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California’s vaccination goals depend on two things: vaccine supply and Blue Shield’s handling of distribution logistics. But the latter is already facing scrutiny from county health officials worried about delays in the system.

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Newsom Signs Economic Relief Package, Sending $600 Stimulus Payments To Low-Income Californians

February 23, 2021 | Nicole Nixon

The $7.6 billion relief package will provide checks for nearly 6 million Californians and provide grants to small businesses. Meanwhile, Newsom and lawmakers are back at the negotiating table over a plan to reopen classrooms.

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California Aims To Address The ‘Urgent’ Needs Of Older Residents. But Will Its Plan Work?

February 20, 2021

Kim McCoy Wade, director of California’s Department of Aging, talked to California Healthline about how the pandemic has crystallized the pressing need to address California’s rapidly aging population.

State Government

New State Guidelines Loosen Restrictions On Outdoor Youth Sports

February 19, 2021 | Scott Rodd

Nearly half of California’s 58 counties meet the new threshold allowing outdoor sports to resume. The new guidance applies to youth sports and adult recreation leagues.

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Lawmakers’ Plan To Reopen California Schools In April ‘Doesn’t Go Far Enough Or Fast Enough,’ Newsom Says

February 18, 2021 | Kris Hooks

The bill’s release comes a week after Gov. Gavin Newsom assured Californians a deal between his administration and state lawmakers was expected in the coming days. But its chance of being passed and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom is slim.

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With Deadline Looming To Approve California’s Ethnic Studies Curriculum, Educators Distance Themselves From State’s Revisions

February 17, 2021 | Sarah Mizes-Tan

The group who wrote the state’s model curriculum say they feel the state’s revisions promote an “all lives matter” approach to learning about racialized communities and fails to fully represent the lived experiences of several American communities.

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State Government

Investigation: Big Newsom Donors — Including Blue Shield — Received No-Bid Contracts During COVID-19 Response

February 16, 2021 | Scott Rodd

A CapRadio investigation found an overlap of at least half-a-dozen companies that made substantial contributions to Newsom and received no-bid contracts from the state, influential appointments, or other opportunities related to the state’s pandemic.

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California Agencies Charged With Combating Homelessness Lack Oversight And Coordination, State Audit Finds

February 12, 2021 | Chris Nichols

The report found the state’s Homeless Coordinating and Financing Council has yet to set priorities or a timeline for achieving its 18 statutory goals despite being established more than three years ago.

Health Care

California To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Residents With Severe Health Conditions, Disabilities

February 12, 2021 | Scott Rodd | Kris Hooks

Dr. Mark Ghaly told reporters on Friday that waiting until March 15 allows the state time to increase its limited vaccine doses and build up distribution infrastructure that will give providers time to prepare.

California State Of Mind | Episode 13

Massive Drop in California School Enrollment; Exploring the Role of Ethnic Communities for Younger Generations

February 12, 2021

Getting kids back into schools is becoming a bigger priority as the pandemic trudges on. But what about the ones who’ve dropped out entirely? And, as Lunar New Year begins we explore the importance of ethnic enclaves like Little Saigon in Sacramento.

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