Innova Medical Group in Pasadena secured contracts worth at least $2.7 billion selling Chinese-made antigen tests to the U.K. government despite questions over their accuracy.
COVID Economy
Posted inBusiness & Technology
‘Is something around the corner?’ Small businesses reopen to find new challenges
California’s economy is no longer at its nadir. But small businesses are still working to get back to normal, and are struggling with hiring, childcare for their workforce and the uncertainty of future outbreaks.
Posted inBusiness & Technology
Here’s where outdoor dining in Capitola stands — and when it could become a permanent fixture
With the prototype program being formed, outdoor dining would be able to continue in Capitola Village permanently. But the proposed plan would reduce the number of parklets from 50 to 25. Part of the rationale is to help ensure “coastal access” per the Coastal Commission’s requirements.
Posted inVaccine Watch
Can employers force workers to get vaccinated? Here’s what we know
A growing number of government agencies are requiring employees to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or undergo regular testing.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Why are key California affordable housing bills bottled up?
Affordable housing advocates are asking why bills supported by state Senate leader Toni Atkins are stuck in the Assembly. One answer appears to be a labor provision pushed by the State Building and Construction Trades Council.
Posted inEvents, Politics & Policy
Diversity united: Official kickoff of Rise Together initiative celebrates a team approach to the equity fight
“We are the people who will build our community’s future — everyone who’s here,” Community Foundation leader Susan True told a crowd of more than 300 that had turned out for a full schedule of talks, activities, music and performances to inspire philanthropy and accomplish more as a community.
Posted inEnvironment
Good luck getting a state rebate on your new electric car
California’s electric car rebate program is designed to steer consumers toward clean, environmentally friendly vehicles. Unfortunately for buyers, it’s confusing, unpredictable and underfunded.
Posted inCoast Life
For 3.5 million California families, jobs don’t cover high cost of living
California’s high cost of housing and child care are creating such a burden on working families that millions of households don’t make enough to meet their most basic necessities. The United Ways of California, which put out the study, advocates for expanding eligibility so assistance doesn’t fall off just as families attain economic stability.
Posted inCOVID Today
‘To protect all of us’: County health leaders issue plea for people to help close the vaccination gap
New Leaf Community Markets brand manager Lindsay Gizdich said the store is moving from Pacific Avenue in order to have…
Posted inCoast Life
There’s a chlorine crisis? Shortage cancels swim lessons for California kids who need them most
Many of those most in need of swim lessons this summer can’t get them because a nationwide chlorine shortage has made it difficult for public pools to stay open.