Extending the eviction moratorium: Young people describe trauma related to housing insecurity
California's COVID anti-eviction moratorium ends on June 30. Experts say, 900,000 California households, up to 15% of renters, are behind on their rent each owing about $8,000, according to the Federal Reserve.
Covered California offers health care to some for as low as $1 a month thanks to federal funds
This is a game changer for hundreds of thousands of underserved Californians to get better health outcomes, nearly for free.
Unpaid rent: State lawmakers looking for deal to protect renters from evictions
Assemblymember David Chiu says right now billions of dollars are still available to make sure that landlords get paid and renters can remain where they are.
Bay Area celebrates first weekend since state reopening
The weekend after Tuesday June 15, the day the state officially reopened, was filled with busy streets, businesses regaining customers, and a glimpse of what life was like pre-pandemic.
California allows digital record of coronavirus vaccination
The state’s public health and technology departments said the tool will allow Californians to access their record from the state’s immunization registry.
California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
Fully vaccinated employees will not need to wear masks, except in locations like mass transit and classrooms where they are required for everyone, or in the event of outbreaks.
California to loosen worksite pandemic rules amid reopening
California regulators are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
San Franciscans rejoice as state finally lifts COVID restrictions
San Francisco city leaders said they are eager to get the city back rolling after a 15-month shutdown.
No more tiers: California does away with COVID color codes, reopens economy
June 15 is just about here. What does that mean for reopening California's economy and will we be wearing masks?
Perfect getaway: Vaccinated Californians could win 'dream vacation'
The vacation prize and a jackpot drawing are among the efforts to boost vax levels.
Disneyland will not require masks for fully vaccinated guests starting June 15
Disneyland will no longer require masks for fully vaccinated guests beginning on June 15, resort officials announced Monday.
Newsom: COVID restrictions going away, but COVID isn't; masks won't disappear
Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.
Bay Area residents enjoy a sense of normalcy ahead of state reopening
The state's official opening day, Tuesday June 15, is just around the corner. On Saturday, some attractions opened for the first time in a year and Bay Area residents were out enjoying getting closer to a sense of normalcy.
California governor signs orders to roll back virus rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that will lift most of the state's coronavirus rules.
California regulators withdraw controversial work mask rules
California's workplace regulators have reversed themselves for the second time in a week. They withdrew a controversial masking regulation late Wednesday.
California will align with CDC mask guidance on June 15
This means that fully vaccinated people can ditch their face masks in most situations, but there are some exceptions.
Cal-OSHA board to reconsider masks in the workplace
The board’s decision to adopt rules that are stricter than the pending state guidelines has put Gov. Gavin Newsom in an awkward position as the state nears what he promised would be a full reopening.
California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend rules involving the coronavirus.
1st drawing in California's lottery kicks off: Win up to $1.5M
California is one of several states trying to incentivize people still reluctant to get the COVID vaccine - with money.
Inspector General say guards conducted biased investigation into mask wearing at NorCal prison
The Office of Inspector General found that guards at one Northern California prison, which they wouldn't name, "conducted a woefully inadequate and biased inquiry and made incorrect findings," after an incarcerated person complained about 20 times that he saw various guards not wearing masks.