March 15, 2021 Op-Ed: Welcome to The Jungle, Where There’s Abundant and Affordable Housing By Shaunn Cartwright, Nassim Nouri, Sandy Perry and RJ Ramsey Sweeps that clear homeless camps like The Jungle do nothing but displace homeless people, putting their health and lives at risk. Read More 27
March 12, 2021 Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries Can Now Serve Alcohol Without Meals—Regardless of Tier By Eli Walsh, Bay City News State public health officials released updated reopening guidelines that take effect this weekend. Read More 3
March 11, 2021 Santa Clara Co. Transfers Thousands of Vaccine Appointments to Kaiser By Jana Kadah, Bay City News About 8,500 appointments scheduled through the county between now and March 21 will be transferred to the Oakland-based hospital chain. Read More 9
March 11, 2021 Bay Area Lawmakers Laud Passage of Covid Relief Bill By Eli Walsh, Bay City News The $1.9 trillion bill includes monthly payments for families with children and $1,400 checks for millions of Americans. Read More 9
March 10, 2021 Citing Need for Local Control, Santa Clara Co. Declines to Take Part in State Vaccination Plan By Jana Kadah, Bay City News County Executive Jeff Smith said California’s new program, known as the Statewide Vaccination Network, left him with “significant concerns.” Read More 1
March 9, 2021 Stanford Under Fire for Denying Scribe to Disabled Student By Jennifer Wadsworth The university’s denial of homework accommodations for Antonio Milane has launched a larger conversation about disability rights. Read More 12
March 4, 2021 Lobbyist Slams San Jose Over Delays on Cannabis Land-Use By The Fly Sean Kali-Rai said the city has been dragging its feet on a policy that the council asked to prioritize three years ago. Read More 3
March 2, 2021 SF 49ers Assemble Advisory Committee to Plan Fans’ Return By Sonya Herrera In-person spectating for pro sports stopped a year ago, but physicians hope to create a national model for the events going forward. Read More 5
February 25, 2021 Dr. Cody on Covid Anniversary: ‘We’re Not Going to Be the Same’ By Katie Lauer Santa Clara County isn't the hotspot it was in the first months of the pandemic, but old challenges linger and new questions have emerged. Read More 8
February 25, 2021 Santa Clara County Opens New Vaccine Site at Gilroy High By Jana Kadah, Bay City News About 1,000-2,000 residents could be vaccinated per day in a city that has been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19. Read More 0
February 24, 2021 Hazard Pay Approved for Grocery Workers in Parts of the County By Jana Kadah, Bay City News The boost in pay in unincorporated Santa Clara County would last 180 days or until the Covid-19 public health emergency is terminated. Read More 3
February 24, 2021 What’s the Future of South Bay Transit Post-Pandemic? By Grace Hase Early in the pandemic, traffic drastically decreased. Now, transportation experts wonder if Silicon Valley's car culture will change. Read More 8
February 23, 2021 Local Blood Centers Call For Donations For Bay Area Hospitals By Bay City News Local hospitals rely on a national supply of blood, which is facing a shortage due to severe winter weather in much of the country. Read More 0
February 23, 2021 Letter to the Editor: California’s Vaccine Distribution Should Prioritize Educators By Guest Columnist We must take a comprehensive and data-driven approach to reopening schools that includes addressing community spread. Read More 2
February 23, 2021 Burgeoning California Child Care Union Secures Approval for Covid-19 Relief Funding By Elizabeth Aguilera, CalMatters The state Senate budget committee approved disbursement of $144 million in federal funds to give child care providers some financial relief. Read More 2
February 21, 2021 Where Do Coronavirus Vaccine Doses Go, and Who Gets Them? The Algorithms Decide By Natasha Singer Health agencies and hospitals are using different formulas to allocate the coronavirus shots, exacerbating disparities in vaccine access. Read More 1