Equal access for victims of police violence act passes in CA Senate committee
The California Senate Public Safety Committee passed the Equal Access for Victims of Police Violence Act, or SB 299, on Tuesday.
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CA Gov. Gavin Newsom details plan to fully reopen state by June 15
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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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