The 450 physicians represented by the Valley Physicians Group raised concerns about patient care and safety.

The state Covid-19 framework gives counties credit toward their case rate for reopening if they test more people than the state average.

The union representing interns and residency trainees say other healthcare organizations in the Bay Area already offer such a benefit.

The Registered Nurses Professional Association says the deal will close the pay gap between county and private health facilities.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors votes Tuesday on whether to hold a special election June 4, with a possible June 30 runoff, to replace disgraced District 2 Supervisor George Shirakawa Jr. Other items on the agenda include hillside development, potential fundraisers on county property and a huge new contract for the Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System.