The promise of “social equity” has been a key narrative tied to California’s legalized pot industry. So far, efforts have been mired by costly delays.
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Posted inK-12 Education
As student activists fight for COVID safety measures at schools, some face criticism
California high school students are among those organizing to increase coronavirus safety measures during the Omicron surge.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer to retire, giving Biden his first appointment
The retirement of liberal pragmatist Stephen Breyer clears the way for President Joe Biden to make his first appointment to the Supreme Court.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
What the federal ‘No Surprises Act’ means in California
The new federal law will provide protection against surprise medical bills for between 6 million and 7 million Californians who are not covered under state law.
Posted inEnvironment
No ifs, ands or butts: California bill would ban single-use smoking products like cigarette filters
Supporters of the bill, including Santa Cruz County’s Mark Stone, said cigarette butts and vape pods cost millions per year to clean up and pollute the environment.
Posted inCOVID Today
COVID-19 sick pay in California would return under deal between Newsom, lawmakers
California officials hope the return of state-mandated COVID-19 sick pay will encourage infected workers at businesses employing 26 or more employees to stay home and help slow transmission.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Will another devastating variant follow Omicron? Experts debate COVID-19 future, ‘endgame’
There remains considerable debate about the pandemic’s trajectory, but scientists generally say it’s too early to see the finish line for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inCOVID Today
Pharmacies are turning away immunocompromised patients seeking fourth COVID shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly changed its guidance to allow an extra shot in certain cases, but some pharmacy personnel are confused about who is eligible.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
Movie theater safety during COVID, the sequel: This time it’s personal
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, do health experts and industry leaders have updated recommendations to make moviegoing safer? Spoiler alert: They do.
Posted inEducation
Supreme Court signals it could outlaw most affirmative action at universities
The Supreme Court takes on affirmative action, and its conservative justices might be ready to forbid race as a factor in admissions to universities — though the effect in California could be limited.