Can You Handle The Truth: Fact-Checking Claims About If Businesses Can Require Proof Of COVID-19 VaccinationMay 27, 2021 | Chris NicholsLegal experts say businesses may need to make accommodations in some cases but are not barred from requiring proof of vaccination before entry.
Race and EquityLatinos Create Jobs App For Spanish SpeakersMay 27, 2021Chamba, a Spanish term for jobs, is a free employment search tool launched during the pandemic to help workers connect to employers. It’s available in English and Spanish nationwide.
San Jose's Mayor Says The Gunman Set Fire To His Own Home Before Killing 9May 27, 2021Santa Clara County said a ninth victim in Wednesday's shooting died in a hospital. This brings the death toll to 10, including the gunman.
What A Small California Delta Town Can Teach Us About Asian American Communities Past And PresentMay 27, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-TanLocke is just a half-hour south of Sacramento and now a one-road tourist destination. But it was once a vibrant Chinese enclave — and holds lessons for today’s multi-ethnic communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Nevada Lawmaker’s Refusal To Follow COVID-19 Rules Shows Influence Of Conspiracy Theories On GOP, Experts SayMay 26, 2021 | Bert JohnsonExperts say a recent spat between a Nevada assemblywoman with far-right sympathies and Democrats in the statehouse illustrates the influence conspiracy theories have had on mainstream politics.
'A Horrible Tragedy': At Least 9 Killed in Mass Shooting at San Jose VTA Rail YardMay 26, 2021A Santa Clara County sheriff's spokesman said the suspect is dead in a shooting at a light rail facility near the San Jose International Airport.
No, It Is Not Illegal For Businesses To Require Proof Of VaccinationMay 25, 2021 | Sasha HupkaAn Instagram post stated on May 18, 2021: “Businesses cannot legally ask for proof of vaccination and cannot deny entry based on vaccination status.”
EnvironmentBiden Administration Strikes Deal To Bring Offshore Wind To CaliforniaMay 25, 2021For years, the Navy has objected to offshore wind farms on the California coast. The Biden administration announced a deal for new projects, crucial to achieving its climate change policy.
10 Questions About Empathy In America, A Year After George Floyd's DeathMay 25, 2021We asked two scholars who have spent decades studying empathy and bias to discuss what they've seen in the past year. They offer their view of what has changed — and what has not.
EnvironmentScuba Divers Launch Program To Clean Lake TahoeMay 24, 2021 | Steve MilneThe initial dive took place on Friday and garnered about 200 pounds of garbage.
