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Fair Chance Ordinance Paves the Way for Equal Employment Opportunities for System-Impacted Individuals

The motion also includes a directive that will hold the County of Los Angeles, as the largest employer in the…

2 years ago

As COVID-19 Transmission Increases, Precautions offer Protection

Holiday gatherings, more travel and increased time spent indoors are all factors likely contributing to transmission increases.

2 years ago

California Briefs: State Expands Access, Protections for Reproductive Health Care and Bans Book Bans

Expanding Reproductive Healthcare Workforce: Assembly Bill 1646 by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D–Elk Grove) facilitates guest rotations in medical residency programs…

2 years ago

Residents Encouraged to Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Maximum Protection Against Severe Illness

For the last reporting period, SARS CoV-2 wastewater concentrations were at 38% of the 2022-2023 Winter Peak, indicating continued elevated…

2 years ago

Bivalent COVID-19 Booster and Flu Vaccines Can Reduce Severe Illness And Protect the Healthcare System

There has also been an increase this October in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which can cause serious illness in…

3 years ago

EPA Awards $3.5 Million to Protect Coastal Habitats

The funds were the second such award from EPA to Restore America's Estuaries or RAE, which manages the competitive National…

3 years ago

Protecting Yourself, Others During Excessive Heat and Increased Wildfire Risks

It’s critical for residents to be familiar with the Ready! Set! Go! program that provides important pre-planning and evacuation information.

3 years ago

Protecting Workers and the Elderly Remains Everyone’s Responsibility as Transmission Remains High

Older people and those with chronic health conditions remain at higher risk, even if vaccinated. With the most infectious variants…

3 years ago

Positive Cases at K-12 Schools Continue to Rise

With vaccinations providing the best protection against illness and hospitalizations, parents are urged to make sure that they and their…

3 years ago

Gov. Newsom Announces New Actions to Protect Californians from COVID-19

Decisive actions have resulted in California being labeled the safest state to live in during COVID-19 and a national leader…

4 years ago