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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.

State Government

U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla wants to take California’s Project Homekey national

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.

State Government

Newsom ends some COVID-19 executive orders while maintaining emergency powers

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.

Health Care

Mandates may be lifting in California, but many people remain vulnerable to COVID-19

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.

Health Care

California lays out shifting pandemic response as case rates drop

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.

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State Government

Newsom nominates first Latina to California Supreme Court

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.

PolitiFact California

What’s going on with California’s mask rules for schools?

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.

State Government

Why is a tenant protection bill failing in the California Legislature, again?

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.

State Government

Former Stockton mayor launches nonprofit to end poverty in California

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.