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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Equal access for victims of police violence act passes in CA Senate committee

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The Equal Access for Victims of Police Violence Act, or SB 299, was authored by Sen. Connie Leyva, D-Chino. The state bill aims to increase accessibility to California’s program for victim compensation.

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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Alameda County

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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Oakland Coliseum vaccination site to remain open for next 4 weeks

The Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site, which was scheduled to close on April 11, will remain open for another four weeks due to an agreement the state has reached with Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
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State

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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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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State

Thursday, March 25, 2021
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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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UC

Thursday, March 18, 2021
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UC Regents discuss changes to admissions process, narrowing equity gaps

The UC Board of Regents convened virtually Wednesday to discuss changes to the UC admissions process, professional program tuition and sources of external funding, among other topics.
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Alameda County

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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CA clears Alameda County to move into red tier of reopening system

On Tuesday, the state of California cleared Alameda County, which includes the city of Berkeley, to move into the red tier of the state’s reopening system.
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National

Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Vaccinated Americans can gather without masks, CA exceeds vaccination goals

Surrounded by social distancing and mask-wearing signs at every walk of life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, released guidelines Monday enabling vaccinated individuals to gather indoors in small groups without masks or distancing.
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National

Friday, March 5, 2021
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Johnson & Johnson, Merck partner to speed up COVID-19 vaccine rollout

President Joe Biden invoked a partnership between Johnson & Johnson and its pharmaceutical competitor, Merck, to expedite vaccine production and distribution.
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Local Schools

Friday, March 5, 2021
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Bay Area teachers voice concerns as CA schools look to reopen

While school districts hope to welcome students back to in-person learning in the coming months, Bay Area teachers highlighted existing school infrastructure weaknesses and financial inequities.
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State

Thursday, March 4, 2021
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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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