Pushback to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation vaccine mandate for California’s school children hit a fever pitch on Monday.
Newsom appeals ruling to resist court-ordered vax mandate for prison guards
Despite issuing a wide-ranging set of vaccine mandates for Californians, Newsom avoided ordering prison guards, owners of a powerful union, from getting vaccinated. Now, he’s appealing a court-ordered mandate governing them.
San Joaquin Co. supervisors OK ban on vaccine passports
San Joaquin County Supervisors honed in on the critical issue surrounding requiring proof of vaccination to enter facilities: freedom of choice in medical decisions.
Vohra, Fresno health officer, backs off from political push on Costa to back $4.5tril Biden plan
Dr. Rais Vohra caught some flak from Fresno County Supervisors for comments that “were a little bit political.”
In wake of recall, Bay Area, LA counties announce vaccine mandate to access indoor establishments
The move to mandate proof of vaccination for indoor access comes on the heels of California’s defeated recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Silicon Valley may propel Calif., but COVID is forcing it to get poor residents broadband
“Unbelievably, more Californians are disconnected than any other state in the country,” writes Asm. Devon Mathis (R–Visalia), arguing that broadband access is only increasing educational achievement gaps.
Valley churches celebrate win over Newsom administration in settlement over church lockdowns
Two Valley churches are hailing a legal victory against the State of California in its fight to ensure that places of worship are considered “essential” in the event of further lockdowns.
SLO County health officer issues new indoor mask mandate
Heading to the coast over Labor Day weekend? Prepare to mask up, one Central Coast county announced Tuesday.
Last-minute Calif. vaccine mandate switcheroo is off, author says
An attempt to force a statutory vaccine mandate on California consumers and workers has stalled, a Republican legislator announced Monday afternoon.
Calif. legislature eyes gutting bridge bill to institute vaccine mandate
Democratic leaders in the California Legislature are eyeing the potential of instituting a vaccine mandate and it requires a controversial tactic to get it approved.
