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lockdown

State senator and pandemic expert call for strict lockdown

by Guest Commentary January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

It is time for a strict lockdown. We need a four-week shelter-in-place lockdown that allows only truly essential human interaction.

Dentist Wendy Wu holds a nasal swab to test a person for COVID-19 in a drive through testing site by La Clinica de la Raza across from the Fruitvale BART station in Oakland onJuly 17, 2020. Photo by Ray Chavez, Bay Area News Group

Even more contagious? Here’s what you need to know about the mutating virus now in California

by Ana B. Ibarra and Barbara Feder Ostrov January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

El estado está analizando muestras de prueba sospechosas de ser cepas variantes del coronavirus. Foto de Ray Chavez, Bay Area News Group

¿Aún más contagioso? Esto es lo que necesita saber sobre el virus mutante ahora en California

by Ana B. Ibarra and Barbara Feder Ostrov January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

An explanation of nine new California laws taking effect in 2021. Illustration by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters; iStock

Nine new California laws explained — each in 1 minute

by CalMatters staff December 31, 2020January 15, 2021

Paz Aguilar, 54, contracted coronavirus over the summer, along with was at least seven of her coworkers, by her count, at a combined Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell in Oakland. Three weeks into her illness, a stroke left her paralyzed on one side of her body. Photo courtesy of Aguilar

New law in 1 minute: California businesses must report COVID outbreaks

by Nick Roberts and Laurence Du Sault December 31, 2020December 31, 2020

vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine must be given with equity in mind

by Guest Commentary December 13, 2020December 14, 2020

playground

Playgrounds are essential for children; California was right to reopen them

by Guest Commentary December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

La camarera Teresa Trabucco solo puede trabajar los fines de semana cuando su hijo no está en clase. Ella se está atrasando con el alquiler y está considerando mudarse fuera del estado. Foto de Tash Kimmell, CalMatters

Ella redujo sus horas de trabajo para que su hijo pueda aprender

by Orlando Mayorquin December 6, 2020December 11, 2020

Susana Braxton prays along with other worshippers during the National Day of Prayer for Religious Liberty in front of the County Administration Center in downtown San Diego on August 8, 2020. Photo by Sandy Huffaker

With Barrett on Supreme Court, California’s church COVID limits in legal jeopardy

by Ben Christopher December 2, 2020December 3, 2020

San Francisco Mayor London Breed in Sacramento on March 9, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Credibility at stake: The French Laundry saga followed by others

by Emily Hoeven December 2, 2020December 2, 2020