The debate in Orange County signifies continuing skepticism toward the government’s handling of COVID-19 and speaks to the larger politicization that has plagued nearly every other aspect of the pandemic.
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People are still dying from COVID in California despite huge progress. Here’s who they are
Despite a statewide mood of optimism, about 57 Californians are still succumbing to the novel coronavirus each day.
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Do I still need to wear a mask outdoors? There is a growing debate
Even after the CDC said fully vaccinated Americans could stop wearing masks outdoors unless they’re in a crowd of strangers, many in L.A. still mask up.
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Californians are finally acknowledging Asians are ‘frequently’ discriminated against, survey shows
The survey also found that 73% of Asian residents worry about being victims of a hate crime. That’s higher than the share of Black and Latino residents, 61% and 58% respectively.
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California’s population shrank in 2020, but don’t call it an exodus
The number of Californians declined in 2020 for the first year since at least 1900. But state officials blame the pandemic and insist it’s not an exodus.
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Column: You know what’s not rational? Telling people how to act while vaccinated
How is it that mere weeks after most Americans even became eligible for vaccination, their behavior and motives are suddenly being so scrutinized?
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A judge vacated the CDC eviction moratorium. What you need to know
A federal judge ruled the CDC has no authority to declare a nationwide eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 pandemic. What does this mean for renters?
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Anti-Asian hate crimes have spiked in cities around the U.S., study finds
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
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Is it finally safe to get back to normal, pre-COVID-19 life? Here’s what experts say
Doctors and other health experts weigh in on what they feel comfortable doing as coronavirus cases in California continue to plummet.