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California’s ‘Nightmare’ COVID Variant: What We Know

03/02/2021 - 4:50 AM By Brittany M.

Recent media reports have called the California variant a “nightmare” that can evade antibodies from vaccines and prior infection. The real story is less frightening.

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A Councilman Wants to Sue Fresno Unified. Now He’s Been Kicked Off the Education Committee.

02/17/2021 - 5:13 AM By Brittany M.

Bredefeld's interest in a lawsuit against FUSD follows similar litigation in San Francisco.

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South African COVID Strain Detected in Bay Area

02/15/2021 - 6:45 PM By Brittany M.

Here's what it means.

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In National First, Coachella Gives Farm Workers “Hero Pay”

02/15/2021 - 6:29 PM By Brittany M.

Coachella is now among the cities mandating additional “hero pay” for some essential workers.

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San Francisco Sues Its School District Over Closures. The City of LA Could Be Next.

02/08/2021 - 5:10 PM By Brittany M.

Frustration over school closures in San Francisco and Los Angeles is growing.

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Cities Face Lawsuits Over ‘Hero Pay’

02/08/2021 - 4:58 PM By Brittany M.

Several California cities have pursued mandated pay increases for grocery store workers as compensation for increased health risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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California Announces New Vaccine Standards

02/03/2021 - 1:40 PM By Brittany M.

Ok, let's try this again.

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Here’s what happened when a town turned its vaccine program over to Chick-fil-A

02/03/2021 - 1:36 PM By Brittany M.

If anyone knows how to handle a drive-thru line, it’s the people at Chick-fil-A.

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LA Bans Restaurant TVs Ahead of Super Bowl

02/03/2021 - 1:33 PM By Brittany M.

Crowding is bad. Shouting is worse.

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Former Hesperia mayor dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19

01/28/2021 - 4:20 AM By Brittany M.

Former Hesperia mayor Paul Russ has died following complications from COVID-19. He was 61 years old.

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