K-12 Education
Parents lose patience over school mask mandate
A top state health official provided little new information on Monday. Public health experts say it might be time to take more steps towards normalcy at schools.
Mark Ghaly
WhatMatters
Masks still required in California schools — for now
Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state's top health official, says the California schools COVID mask mandate will stay in place, but could change Feb. 28.
WhatMatters
California teeters on edge of more COVID shutdowns
How long will California be able to avoid shutdowns of schools, health care facilities and businesses if the omicron wave doesn't peak soon?
WhatMatters
Mask up: Statewide mandate returns
Give to CalMatters today and your gift will be doubled! Your support helps keep our nonprofit journalism free and accessible to all Californians. Donate now. California’s statewide mask mandate is back after a six-month hiatus. Starting Wednesday, all residents will be required to wear face coverings indoors regardless of vaccination status, Dr. Mark Ghaly, the […]
Coronavirus
As California reopens, 6 things you need to know about COVID-19
Around 1,000 Californians are still newly infected every day, hospitalizations have hit a new low, people of color remain at high risk and almost half of eligible people aren’t fully vaccinated.
WhatMatters
Masks at work? California can’t decide
Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, June 10. School: Yes. Work: Maybe. Masks at school, but not at the store. Well, unless you work at the store. But store employees may only have to wear masks until June 28. As long as they’re fully vaccinated. But it’s up to businesses to figure out how to verify […]
![Carlos Hernandez holds his mask while getting a haircut from Sarah Cordiey at Spiros Barber Shop in Long Beach, on June 9, 2021. "During the pandemic, I got depression and anxiety," said Hernandez, who saw his family last week for the first time in more than a year. "But then when I got [fully] vaccinated I felt a lot better." Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters](https://i0.wp.com/calmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/0692021_ReopeningJune15_PU_Sized_15.jpg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1)
Politics
California’s big reopening: What changes — and what doesn’t — on June 15?
Gov. Gavin Newsom promised business as usual, but there could be exceptions to everyday life returning to normal. Here are questions and answers to clear up confusion.
![Carlos Hernández sostiene su máscara mientras Sarah Cordiey le corta el pelo en Spiros Barber Shop en Long Beach, el 9 de junio de 2021. "Durante la pandemia, tuve depresión y ansiedad", dijo Hernández, quien vio a su familia por primera vez la semana pasada después de más de un año. "Pero luego, cuando me vacuné [completamente] me sentí mucho mejor". Foto de Pablo Unzueta para CalMatters](https://i0.wp.com/calmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/0692021_ReopeningJune15_PU_Sized_15-Spanish-Article-Use-Only.jpeg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1)
CalMatters en Español
La gran reapertura de California: ¿Qué cambia, y qué no, el 15 de junio?
El gobernador Gavin Newsom prometió un regreso a los negocios, pero podría haber excepciones para que la vida cotidiana vuelva a la normalidad. Aquí hay preguntas y respuestas para aclarar la confusión.
WhatMatters
Days from California reopening, rules still up in the air
Less than a week away from California’s full reopening, key details remain unresolved. On June 15, the state will eliminate the color-coded blueprint that’s governed our lives for much of the past year — another six counties moved into less restrictive tiers on Tuesday, by the way — and allow businesses to reopen at full […]
Commentary
It’s time to invest in behavioral health services for young people
The Legislature has a chance to transform the delivery of behavioral health services for children over the next five years.