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$13.5 million in COVID-related aid en route to pandemic-ravaged Metro bus system

COVID Economy

$13.5 million in COVID-related aid en route to pandemic-ravaged Metro bus system

By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff

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‘This additional funding will go a long way in heeding possible layoffs and service reductions,” transit agency leaders...
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Educators, food workers join California’s priority list for vaccines

Vaccine Watch

Educators, food workers join California’s priority list for vaccines

By Barbara Feder Ostrov

Source: CalMatters

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Beginning in mid-February, some essential workers will be eligible for vaccines under new standards announced today....
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Biden acts to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution

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Biden acts to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution

By Chris Megerian

Source: Los Angeles Times

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President Biden announces additional steps to boost the federal government’s role in addressing the troubled rollout of...
COVID Economy

Lack of planning deprived jobless Californians of needed benefits amid pandemic, audit finds

COVID Economy

Lack of planning deprived jobless Californians of needed benefits amid pandemic, audit finds

By Patrick McGreevy

Source: Los Angeles Times

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The state auditor’s report was ordered by lawmakers who criticized California’s unemployment agency for a backlog of...

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