California partners with nonprofit to train climate, public health workers
The state of California has formed a new public-private partnership to expand the state’s stable of workers in the climate and public health sectors. Gov….
Rural California Hatches Plan for Engineered Mosquitoes to Battle Stealthy Predator
Bryan Ruiz moved his family into a newly built home in this Central Valley farming center seven months ago and almost immediately found they were…
California expands Medi-Cal eligibility for individuals 50 and older
Thousands of income-eligible Californians age 50 and older now qualify for Medi-Cal coverage under a change that took effect Sunday. Medi-Cal is the state’s Medicaid…
California provides relief in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine continues, California aims to provide support and relief by deploying field medical stations and protective gear. Since March, the state…
California bill would allow teen vaccination without parental consent
A bill that would allow California youth ages 12 and older to receive vaccines without parental consent was advanced by state lawmakers. Senate Bill 866 by…
California lawmakers push constitutional abortion protections after SCOTUS draft opinion
Lawmakers in California are proposing an amendment to the state’s constitution to maintain abortion protections after a leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court majority…
Newark keeps face mask requirement in schools
Newark Public Schools will keep its mask requirement, temperature checks, and other COVID preventative measures in place as the infection rate climbs across the city. The…
California’s population falls more than 100k, new estimate finds
California’s population dropped by 117,552 residents last year, a dip representing a 0.3% decline, according to data released Monday from the California Department of Finance….
What is the best mask for COVID-19? A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and…
California parents worried about pandemic learning loss
While California’s public schools have largely returned to more typical school conditions after two years of the pandemic, a new survey shows that concerns about…
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