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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

CA Gov. Gavin Newsom details plan to fully reopen state by June 15

According to a press release from California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office, the state aims to fully reopen by June 15. While this date is subject to change based on prevailing conditions and public health guidelines, the state will continue its efforts to vaccinate eligible Californians and to maximize safety. (Photo by Gage Skidmore under CC BY-SA 2.0.)

As the state exceeds 20 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state aims to reopen fully by June 15.
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Sunday, March 28, 2021

‘A privilege for the rich’: CA Supreme Court opposes cash bail

The California Supreme Court unanimously ruled against the current cash bail system Thursday — a decision that some feel could lead to numerous releases and a more just future for marginalized communities.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021

CA to expand vaccine eligibility to people 16 years old, older in April

The state of California announced Tuesday that COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will be expanded to state residents who are 16 years old and older in April.
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Thursday, March 4, 2021

CA to lead vaccine equity, safety protocols to reopen economy, end pandemic

Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday that California will lead vaccine equity and safety protocols in order to reopen the economy and end the pandemic.
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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Latinx, Native American individuals greatly impacted by COVID-19, poll shows

A UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, or IGS, poll found that California voters of color, primarily Latinx and Native American individuals, are more likely to report being negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and to support hazard pay for essential workers.
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Friday, February 19, 2021

CA to reserve 10% of state vaccine supply for educators

During California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s visit to an Alameda County vaccination clinic Friday morning, Newsom announced that 10% of the weekly allotment of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine supply will be allocated to educators.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

CA Gov. Newsom, Legislative leaders announce agreement for COVID-19 relief

On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders announced an immediate action agreement to provide a package of relief funds to those impacted by the recession.
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Monday, February 15, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination to open for eligible Californians under age 65

As the race to vaccinate continues, the California Department of Public Health, or CDPH, will soon open COVID-19 vaccine distribution to people ages 16 to 64 with underlying health conditions.
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Sunday, February 14, 2021

UC Berkeley poll reveals decline in US Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s approval ratings

In a poll conducted by UC Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies, or IGS, U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, received more negative than positive ratings from California voters for the first time in her tenure.
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Saturday, February 13, 2021

CA Gov. Newsom announces launch of Safe Schools Reopening Map

As a part of statewide efforts to safely reopen schools, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the launch of the Safe Schools Reopening Map on Saturday.
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