June 3, 2021 Capitol Corridor Increases Train Routes Next Week to Pre-pandemic Levels By Bay City News The new schedule for the service that runs between the South Bay and the Sacramento area takes effect Monday and includes an increase from 16 to 22 weekday trips. Read More 2
May 23, 2021 Measuring California’s Progress on Income Inequality By Erica Yee Expectations are high for a turnaround as experts say the federal relief alone could be enough to cut California’s child poverty in half. Read More 5
May 22, 2021 When Should I Wear a Mask Now? By Linsey Marr, Juliet Morrison and Caitlin Rivers The New York Times asked three experts from different disciplines to respond to readers’ questions about wearing masks now. Read More 3
May 20, 2021 Willing to Help, Nowhere to Go: How the State’s Recruitment of Covid-19 Volunteers Fell Short By Barbara Feder Ostrov More than 251,000 Californians signed up to help, some hoping to get an early shot. Few got the chance to volunteer. Read More 1
May 19, 2021 Lake Cunningham Action Sports Park to Reopen Wednesday By Jana Kadah, Bay City News The 68,000-square-foot San Jose facility houses the world’s largest full pipe and vert wall and an 8.5-acre bike park. Read More 0
May 19, 2021 New Santa Clara County Health Order Ends Telework Mandate By Jana Kadah, Bay City News With more than 75% of eligible people at least partially vaccinated, health officials said it’s safe to go to the office. Read More 6
May 18, 2021 Santa Clara, Santa Cruz Counties Move Into Yellow Tier By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Bars in both counties will also be allowed to reopen indoors at 25% capacity or 100 people. Read More 0
May 18, 2021 Vanishing County Vaccine Links Raised Questions, Concerns By Katie Lauer Vaccinations were for vulnerable populations, but links shut down when news spread. Residents who entered their info struggled to get answers. Read More 2
May 17, 2021 CA Mask Mandate Stays Until June 15 Despite CDC Guidance By Eli Walsh, Bay City News California’s mask mandate requires people to wear a face covering at all times indoors or on public transit unless actively eating or drinking. Read More 5
May 12, 2021 Santa Clara Co., 49ers Giving Youth Vaccination Incentives By Jana Kadah, Bay City News Santa Clara County leaders want eligible youth to get vaccinated, and they’re pulling out all the stops to make sure it happens. Read More 3
May 8, 2021 Community Raises Funds for Small Businesses in East San Jose By Jana Kadah, Bay City News The East San Jose Covid Relief Fun has raised about $50,000 to give no-strings-attached grants to small businesses. Read More 3
May 4, 2021 Berkeley Covid Study Finds Higher Risk to Pregnant Women By Jeff Ballinger, Bay City News The study released last week found that women who had Covid-19 during their pregnancy were more than 50% more likely to experience complications. Read More 1
May 3, 2021 Eviction Moratorium: Capitol Mum as Renters Seek More Time By Nigel Duara, CalMatters With two months before the moratorium expires on June 30, there is no proposed legislation on giving renters more time. Read More 8
May 3, 2021 Local Dentist Launches Donation Drive to Battle India Covid Surge By Erik Chalhoub Unused sleep apnea machines are converted into ventilators. Read More 1
May 2, 2021 County Urges Teens to Get Covid-19 Vaccine as Demand Dips By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Just one-third of Santa Clara Countys 16- and 17-year-olds have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Read More 2
April 29, 2021 Santa Clara Co. Shelter Project Surprises Willow Glen Neighbors By Katie Lauer The San Jose shelter opening May 17 has governments quarreling, neighbors nervous and homeless residents stuck in the middle. Read More 9