Masks and Social Distancing: California considers dropping protocols these at workplaces if everyone has vaccine The physical distancing rules in California workplaces and mask requirements may be dropped if everyone is fully vaccinated Employers all across California are considering plans to bring employees back into workplaces, especially those who are working remote during the pandemic. … Continue reading California News – 5-19-2021
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California News – 5-18-2021
Orange County could enter least-restrictive yellow tier as soon as next week In another milestone for reopening the Southern California economy, Orange County is now within striking distance of its widest reopening based on the state’s four-tiered, color-coded blueprint According to data released Tuesday, Orange County’s rate of new coronavirus cases — adjusted based on… Continue reading California News – 5-18-2021
California News – 5-17-2021
California won’t lift its mask mandate until June 15 California will not lift its mask mandate to align with new federal recommendations until after June 15, the target date for the state to fully reopen businesses, state health officials said Monday This announcement makes California, along with New Jersey, one of the final holdouts to… Continue reading California News – 5-17-2021
California News – 5-13-2021
Some fear the CDC is moving too fast in lifting mask rules Some health experts are questioning whether federal officials moved too fast in relaxing mask recommendations that would allow for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed face covering in most indoor and outdoor settings The United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents… Continue reading California News – 5-13-2021
California News – 5-13-2021
L.A. won’t immediately follow CDC’s relaxed mask rules Federal officials on Thursday announced a sweeping relaxation of face mask guidelines, including allowing fully vaccinated people to stop wearing masks in most places — either outdoors or inside The state and county will review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations in order to… Continue reading California News – 5-13-2021
California News – 5-12-2021
California expected to end mask mandate soon California Gov. Gavin Newsom told Fox 11 Los Angeles that California’s mask mandate may end on June 15 when the governor plans to reopen the state economy This news comes as California continues to see low COVID-19 rates as California has the second-lowest seven-day case rate in the… Continue reading California News – 5-12-2021
California News – 5-11-2021
California Governor declares drought emergency in most counties California Gov. Gavin Newsom extended a drought emergency declaration to cover 41 of the state’s 58 counties on Monday Newsom and other officials are concerned California could experience a repeat of the catastrophic 2020 wildfire season Newsom proposed Monday a $5.1 billion package to cover an immediate… Continue reading California News – 5-11-2021
California News – 5-10-2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom releases California Economic Recovery plan More Californians will soon be eligible for a one-time $600 stimulus check, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders announced on Monday a $100 billion economic recovery relief plan that will provide one-time stimulus checks, rent and utility relief for more Californians… Continue reading California News – 5-10-2021
California News – 5-7-2021
California inches closer to normalcy as COVID vaccinations increase Coronavirus cases and deaths across the country have plummeted to the lowest point in months as reopenings soar Los Angeles County now has the fewest restrictions since the pandemic began On Wednesday, there were less than 300, which is a 98% drop While 41% of the… Continue reading California News – 5-7-2021
California News – 5-5-2021
Regulators Fight Back As SoCal Warehouse boom Has Become A Large Source Of Pollution There are thousands of Southern Californians who breathe higher levels of air pollution and face increased risk of illness from living near warehouse distribution centers Southern California air quality officials are set to vote on rules that for the first time… Continue reading California News – 5-5-2021
Local News – 05-03-2021
Riverside County Average Gas Prices Near $4 A Gallon The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County neared $4 for the first time since November 9, 2019, rising 1.3 cents April 30 The average price is 4.1 cents higher than one week ago Slightly reduced gasoline production and inventories are… Continue reading Local News – 05-03-2021
California News – 05-03-2021
Downtown LA Reopens 101 Freeway Early After Sixth Street Bridge Project Part of the Hollywood 1010 Freeway (2 ½ miles) in downtown LA reopened this Sunday Morning 5.2.2021 at 8:45 am The bridge needed to be replaced due to seismic vulnerability and deterioration caused by a chemical reaction in the concrete and on Feb. 5,… Continue reading California News – 05-03-2021
California News – 04-30-2021
Outdoor Mask Rules In L.A. County Lighten For Those Vaccinated – Still there are Exceptions L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in uncrowded situations The exception is that vaccinated people should still wear masks in crowded situations like at the mall or a parade… Continue reading California News – 04-30-2021
California News – 04-29-2021
Group of California mayors look for $20 billion to fight homelessness over the next 5 years Mayors from 13 major cities in California seek $4 billion a year for the next 5 years for city funding to combat homelessness U.S. District Judge David Carter recently ordered that all those in poverty in Skid Row to… Continue reading California News – 04-29-2021
California State News – 04-26-2021
Newsom Recall Hits Signature Minimum Needed (Officially) State officials (Secretary of State) note the recall campaign has collected 1.6 million signatures deemed valid Challengers include: John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, and Caitlyn Jenner Those who signed the petition but did not intend to have 30 days to remove their names The Lieutenant Governor will determine an… Continue reading California State News – 04-26-2021