February 28, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
State health officials announced Monday they will no longer require face coverings indoors for unvaccinated people beginning March 1, and students and school staff will be able to shed their masks on March 12.
February 25, 2022 | Nicole Nixon
The Housing for All Act is modeled after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Project Homekey, which converted thousands of hotels into long-term housing during the pandemic. It would spend more than a half-trillion dollars over the next decade on affordable housing.
February 25, 2022 | Chris Hagan
State officials say Gov. Gavin Newsom's emergency powers will be essential in navigating the uncertain future of the pandemic. The state Legislature will discuss a resolution to end the state of emergency next month.
February 23, 2022 | Janelle Salanga
Even as California and Sacramento drop their mask mandates, some public health experts caution it may be too soon to declare the pandemic over, and stress that many people remain vulnerable to COVID-19 even as case rates fall.
February 17, 2022 | Nicole Nixon | Kris Hooks
After Gov. Gavin Newsom hinted last week of new COVID-19 strategies coming for California, state health officials said Thursday the state wants to be prepared for future COVID-19 waves, but didn't make major changes to current pandemic policies.
February 15, 2022
Patricia Guerrero, a daughter of immigrants, would become the high court’s first Latina — significant in a state court system where Latinos are underrepresented.
February 15, 2022 | Sasha Hupka
State officials announced Monday that they will reassess school mask rules on Feb. 28. Schools and experts are divided on whether the masks should come off now.
February 13, 2022
The proposal would require landlords to keep units for at least five years before using a state law to evict renters. Supporters say it would help preserve affordable housing amid a historic shortage.
February 12, 2022
Michael Tubbs, who now serves as an economic advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom, announces a new nonprofit called End Poverty In California (EPIC) to advocate for statewide policies to reduce the wealth gap.
February 10, 2022 | Randol White
A vote by the CPUC will have to wait as regulators say they need more time to investigate the issue.
