Tag: New York Times
Chauvin verdict reverberates across California
On Tuesday, Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of murdering George Floyd, the Black man whose death under Chauvin’s knee led...
How dangerous is wildfire smoke?
Last week, California's top legislative leaders unveiled a plan to spend more than half a billion dollars on efforts aimed at protecting the state...
Your reminder to prepare for the ‘Big One’
Every time there’s an earthquake in California, you’ll know it immediately — if you’re online.
The moment a temblor strikes, night or day, big or...
All California adults can now get a vaccine. You just have...
As of Thursday, every Californian age 16 and older is officially eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
That doesn’t mean it will be easy for...
What to know about Johnson & Johnson vaccines in California
The U.S. vaccination campaign has been rolling along and picking up steam. Some 22% of California’s roughly 40 million residents are fully vaccinated, and...
New state unemployment claims rose again last week
The U.S. job market remains challenging, with the government reporting Thursday that initial claims for state unemployment benefits rose last week.
A total of 741,000...
How California stands to benefit from the $2.2 trillion infrastructure proposal
“This is a game changer,” Gov. Gavin Newsom exulted last week during a news conference. “We are very, very enthusiastic.”
Was he talking about his recent coronavirus...
Biden takes initial steps to address gun violence
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, calling gun violence in the United States “an international embarrassment,” took a set of initial steps on Thursday to...
More contagious virus variant is now dominant in U.S., CDC chief...
WASHINGTON — A highly infectious variant of the coronavirus that was first identified in Britain has become the most common source of new infections...
The end of California’s lockdowns
Today, we’re starting with some big news: There will be no green tier after all. In fact, very soon, we’re set to say goodbye...
