The arrival of Omicron has pushed daily caseloads to their highest levels and sent a stream of new coronavirus-positive people to the hospital.
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Judge pauses California luxury development over wildfire evacuation concerns
A court has ruled that Lake County failed to properly analyze how a Guenoc Valley development would affect evacuation routes in times of wildfire.
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Contemplating a COVID party for your kids? It’s still a bad idea
The apparently milder Omicron variant has some parents thinking it might be helpful to let their kids get infected. But experts say there’s no upside.
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Sidney Poitier, trailblazing star who helped break down Hollywood color barriers, dies at 94
Sidney Poitier, who made history as the first Black man to win the Oscar for lead actor and starred in “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” has died.
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California ballot will be heavy on health care
In the Nov. 8 general election, California voters will consider overturning the state’s flavored tobacco ban and hiking medical malpractice awards. Other proposals to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms, target dialysis clinics and boost public health funding could also be on the ballot, along with a plan to limit business and school closures during public health emergencies.
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Biden pledges to defend democracy on Jan. 6 anniversary
President Joe Biden challenged the nation to reject political violence on the anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
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If you take an at-home coronavirus test, who keeps track of the results? Probably no one
Californians have been racing to buy at-home testing kits. But chances are that the results aren’t making their way into the public health system.
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With sexually transmitted infections off the charts, California pushes at-home tests
A new law makes California the first state to require that health insurance plans, including Medicaid, cover home STI tests. But some details still need to be worked out.
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California is suddenly snow-capped and very wet. But how long will the water rush last?
The recent rains did not completely eliminate the drought, but they certainly helped improve drought conditions, water experts say.
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California has a new COVID mortgage relief program. Here’s how to get help
The state is launching its long-awaited mortgage relief program to help homeowners facing COVID-related money troubles. Here are the rules.