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West Hollywood Issues Vaccine Mandate for Indoor Businesses

09/14/2021 - 6:47 AM By Brittany M.

Patrons of indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, spas and other covered businesses in West Hollywood must show proof of vaccination before entering.

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San Francisco Requires Vaccine Proof for Indoor Dining, Gyms and More

08/17/2021 - 8:42 AM By Brittany M.

San Francisco has become the first city in the state to require proof of vaccination to enter an array of indoor public spaces.

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LA City Council Moves Forward With Vaccine Requirement for Indoor Public Spaces

08/12/2021 - 8:06 AM By Brittany M.

LA City leaders voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with an ordinance requiring partial vaccination to enter public indoor spaces.

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LA Leaders Consider Vaccination Proof for Restaurants, Gyms, Theatres

08/05/2021 - 4:51 AM By Brittany M.

The proposed policy — similar to one being introduced in New York this week — would require at least partial vaccination to enter.

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More Counties Adopt Mask Mandates as Some Cities Vow Defiance.

08/03/2021 - 9:36 AM By Brittany M.

Sacramento and San Francisco are now on board. Meanwhile, some LA County cities say they’ll ignore the new requirements.

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In LA County, the Mask is Back

07/20/2021 - 5:40 AM By Brittany M.

LA is requiring face coverings in indoor public spaces. Other counties are also recommending a return to masking indoors.

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Bay Area health officials call for full school reopenings

06/08/2021 - 6:06 AM By Brittany M.

Ten local health officers from the San Francisco Bay Area released a recent statement endorsing the full reopening of schools this fall.

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California is reopening soon. Here's what life will look like.

05/25/2021 - 4:49 AM By Brittany M.

California is on track for a return to some semblance of normalcy in just three weeks.

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These California Cities Are Among the Healthiest in the US

02/17/2021 - 5:05 AM By Brittany M.

WalletHub has published a list of 2021’s healthiest cities.

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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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