During the worst months of the coronavirus pandemic, California’s fifth-largest city spent tens of millions on various services. So where did it go?
Newsom administration punts removing mask mandate to June 15
California officials declined to immediately remove the state’s strict mask mandate, opting to punt the move to the state’s June 15 reopening date, leaving Californians to wonder: is the Newsom administration following the science?
UCSF expert to Newsom: following the science should lead to “immediately” lifting mask mandate
One of the University of California’s top coronavirus experts expressed deep concern that delaying the rollback on mask rules would cast a shadow on the vaccines and undercut months of “follow the science” preaching by the Governor.
CDC: Fully-vaccinated Americans can largely skip masks indoors, outdoors
Americans who are fully-vaccinated no longer need to wear a face mask or engage in social distancing of six feet – both indoors and outdoors – in most settings, the CDC announced Thursday.
Newsom set to effectively end Calif. mask mandate June 15
California’s June 15 reopening date has an added benefit: the conclusion of nearly all mask mandates on Californians, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Fresno restaurateur ends mask requirement: ‘We’re not going to be the police anymore’
One of Fresno’s most popular restaurant groups made the switch from mandatory to optional mask wearing for patrons and staff, citing vastly improved conditions.
How much coronavirus relief is heading to the Valley?
The first batch of relief from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is available for withdrawal. What’s headed to the San Joaquin Valley?
David Pomaville, Fresno health director, reflects on navigating once-in-century pandemic, retirement
After a year unlike any other, David Pomaville, Fresno County’s Director of Public Health has retired, leaving the county at a time in which the COVID-19 case numbers are declining and vaccine distribution is well in-stride.
Cheers for tiers! SLO County advances into Orange Tier
The move enables SLO County’s wineries and distilleries to reopen their indoor tasting rooms.
CSU, UC to require students and staff to receive COVID-19 vaccine
All faculty, staff and students throughout California’s public universities who will be on campus in the fall will be required to have received the COVID-19 vaccine.
