California coronavirus updates: The latest on the pandemic - CalMatters

A staff member of Total Testing Solutions Covid-19 testing site in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles checks in a patient that had been waiting over two hours in a long queue of cars for a COVID-19 test on Jan. 5, 2022. Raquel Natalicchio for CalMatters

State COVID testing sites begin to close

by Kristen Hwang January 19, 2023January 18, 2023

As the state prepares to end the state of emergency, those sites with less demand will close first.

A box of the COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid on Feb. 8, 2022. Photo by Jennifer Lorenzini, Reuters

The supply of COVID antivirals is increasing, but many patients aren’t using them

by Ana B. Ibarra December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Andrew McDowell, a small business owner of With Love Market & Cafe, rearranges the pastry case in Los Angeles, on August 4, 2021. According to McDowell, it has been a difficult task to keep his business in full operation due to the pandemic and a lack of financial assistance from the government. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Why last minute changes to Cal/OSHA’s COVID regulations are a mistake

by Guest Commentary November 15, 2022November 14, 2022

A commuter sits in a Los Angeles Metro train in Los Angeles on July 13, 2022. Photo by Jae C. Hong, AP

California to end the COVID state of emergency

by Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

Martin (left) and Miranda Basulto pose for a photo in front of their home in Coalinga on June 28, 2022. Miranda is eligible for a state bond given to kids who lost a caregiver (or both) because of COVID. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

Children and Youth

Some COVID orphans in California will get financial help

by Elizabeth Aguilera July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

George Dowell is vaccinated against COVID-19 at Umoja Health pop-up clinic in Oakland on Feb. 2, 2022. Photo by Marissa Leshnov for CalMatters

California Divide

COVID pulls down Latino, Black, Asian life expectancy more than whites, study says

by Jeanne Kuang July 7, 2022July 7, 2022

Fight over mask mandate disrupts Nevada City student’s senior year

by Salgu Wissmath June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Lorena Hernandez whines us her arm to hit a tetherball during recess at Buttonwillow Union School on March 2, 2022. Two months ago students were required to wear masks on the playground. Photo by Larry Valenzuela for CalMatters

Middle school student overcomes struggles with online learning, now ready for high school

by Larry Valenzuela June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

Fred Segura, middle, with his three daughters, from left to right, Paloma, 8, Irma, 9, and Almarissa Segura, 14, inside a school bus that Fred drives for the San Antonio Union School District in Lockwood, Calif. . Fred and his daughters travel over 85 miles Monday through Friday each week to work and attend school. Photo by David Rodriguez for CalMatters/ CatchLight Local/ The Californian

Despite COVID challenges, family embraces community feel of their small school

by David Rodriguez June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

California students capture images of school life during COVID

by Jenny Jacklin-Stratton June 23, 2022June 27, 2022