Covid-19

As L.A. County navigates the pandemic, here are four critical steps to help small businesses and to build an economy that works for everyone.

Food sales, money pools and fundraising campaigns have been a lifesaver for many families affected by the pandemic.

Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, February 18. Power grid challenges loom California’s rolling blackouts last summer are back in the national spotlight due to the collapse of Texas’ electric grid amid a record-breaking winter storm — underscoring the discrepancy between the two states’ stances on energy and climate change, as well as the challenges they […]

Here are five compelling reasons California’s leaders must renew supplemental paid sick leave to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Good morning, California. It’s Wednesday, February 17. Housing costs key factor Goodbye, Silicon Valley. Hello, Silicon Slopes. The tech hubs of San Francisco and San Jose fell precipitously in this year’s ranking of U.S. cities’ economic performance released Wednesday morning by the Milken Institute, a nonpartisan think tank that’s published the index every year since […]

Policymakers should modernize nursing education regulations to allow for an increase in simulation time in clinical education for students.

My school in Oakland has reopened with protocols in place to keep our students, teachers and staff members safe and healthy.

Kaiser Permanente has been cited more than any other California health system for violations of worker safety during the pandemic.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent events indicate he's trying to polish up his image as a recall campaign picks up steam.

Under the new state guidelines, people ages 16 to 64 with chronic, high-risk conditions and disabilities will join older Californians, food workers and educators. But not until March 15.