Fauci Warns Dangerous Delta Variant Is The Greatest Threat To U.S. COVID EffortsJune 22, 2021More contagious than other variants, and maybe more likely to cause severe disease, Delta is spreading so fast it could cause yet another U.S. surge this summer or fall, according to new research.
State GovernmentWill California’s Eviction Moratorium Be Extended Beyond June 30?June 21, 2021The state’s eviction freeze will likely be extended past June 30, and lawmakers could finish haggling over details this week. The big issues include how long the extension will last and how much rent relief will cover.
Yosemite National Park May Hike Camping Fees By OctoberJune 21, 2021 | Rich IbarraHikers and campers looking to explore Yosemite National Park might find that there could be a price increase this coming fall. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Is California Still Facing An Eviction Tsunami When The Moratorium Ends?June 20, 2021CalMatters conducted a Q&A with housing researcher Carolina Reid, who has been tracking vulnerable renters throughout the pandemic. She says the state could help renters facing eviction — if enough money gets to them in time.
Health CareCalifornia Fought For Obamacare And Won. What’s At Stake?June 20, 2021In a 7-2 decision in California et al. v. Texas, the Supreme Court voted to reject the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act. Meaning Obamacare stays.
Los Angeles, Sacramento Announce Reparations Coalition On JuneteenthJune 20, 2021Mayors, including Los Angeles and Sacramento, form reparations and equity coalition on new federal holiday to push for national reparations. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti also announces the formation of an advisory committee.
Songs For Freedom: A Juneteenth Playlist From Pianist Lara DownesJune 19, 2021Music offers freedom. Freedom of expression — a way to rejoice and to mourn, to offer comfort, to call for change.
Despite The Heat, Few Take Advantage Of Sacramento Cooling CentersJune 18, 2021 | Chris NicholsAltogether, about 30 people showed up to city and county cooling facilities on the first two days of the heat wave. Advocates say more must be done to advertise the facilities and provide transportation.
Health CareCalifornia Launches Digital Vaccination CardJune 18, 2021 | Scott RoddThe system would allow immunized residents to have a virtual backup of their physical card. The technology that would allow businesses to scan and verify the digital cards is still being developed.
This Season’s ‘Invisibilia’ Podcast Looks At The City Of Stockton. We Spoke With Host Yowei Shaw.June 18, 2021 | Randol WhiteLast November, Stockton’s high-profile mayor, Democrat Michael Tubbs, lost his re-election campaign. The upset came as a surprise to some — but not those who closely follow the online publication 209 Times. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
