Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Gov. Gavin Newsom thrust himself into a debate over one of California’s most controversial legislative proposals by suggesting he did not agree with a bill to tighten vaccine exemptions because it would create an immunization bureaucracy.Opponents of the bill immediately , with anti-vaccination advocate the governor Monday for “his wise and sober opposition to a draconian proposal.”The problem is that Newsom, who raised his concerns during a question-and-answer session with reporters at the California Democratic Party’s convention...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Gov. Gavin Newsom thrust himself into a debate over one of California’s most controversial legislative proposals by suggesting he did not agree with a bill to tighten vaccine exemptions because it would create an immunization bureaucracy.Opponents of the bill immediately , with anti-vaccination advocate the governor Monday for “his wise and sober opposition to a draconian proposal.”The problem is that Newsom, who raised his concerns during a question-and-answer session with reporters at the California Democratic Party’s convention...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement At least 15,800 essential workers would not have contracted COVID-19 if California had stockpiled enough masks and other protective equipment, while the state would have saved $93 million weekly on unemployment claims for out of work healthcare workers and avoided overpaying for supplies, according to a UC Berkeley Labor Center study released Wednesday.The study urges California officials to stockpile masks, gowns, gloves and other equipment in the coming years to avoid shortages seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers currently...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement At least 15,800 essential workers would not have contracted COVID-19 if California had stockpiled enough masks and other protective equipment, while the state would have saved $93 million weekly on unemployment claims for out of work healthcare workers and avoided overpaying for supplies, according to a UC Berkeley Labor Center study released Wednesday.The study urges California officials to stockpile masks, gowns, gloves and other equipment in the coming years to avoid shortages seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers currently...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement A nearly $800-million deal California struck with a politically connected vendor of medical masks has collapsed after state officials said the company failed to deliver most of the supply, renewing questions over how the state is vetting vendors during the coronavirus crisis.The scale of the contract with Bear Mountain Development Co. LLC came to light Friday when state officials, pressed by The Times, confirmed details of the deal, which is one of the largest made by California in its scramble for protective equipment. Former...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement A nearly $800-million deal California struck with a politically connected vendor of medical masks has collapsed after state officials said the company failed to deliver most of the supply, renewing questions over how the state is vetting vendors during the coronavirus crisis.The scale of the contract with Bear Mountain Development Co. LLC came to light Friday when state officials, pressed by The Times, confirmed details of the deal, which is one of the largest made by California in its scramble for protective equipment. Former...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Police began blocking attributed to in Rocklin on Thursday as worried neighbors stood in their yards asking for information.The 75-year-old man had tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a cruise to Mexico last month. He died a day after tests confirmed he had the coronavirus.“That’s close to home,” said one neighbor, who asked not to be identified as he stood on his lawn. “I’m in my 70s, so this is a big deal.”Overhead, a helicopter circled the residential neighborhood, which neighbors said is frequently filled with...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Police began blocking attributed to in Rocklin on Thursday as worried neighbors stood in their yards asking for information.The 75-year-old man had tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a cruise to Mexico last month. He died a day after tests confirmed he had the coronavirus.“That’s close to home,” said one neighbor, who asked not to be identified as he stood on his lawn. “I’m in my 70s, so this is a big deal.”Overhead, a helicopter circled the residential neighborhood, which neighbors said is frequently filled with...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement A new spotlight on Britney Spears’ conservatorship that has her legions of fans calling for reforms has prompted California lawmakers to consider changes that could affect the pop singer’s protracted legal case in Los Angeles.The high-profile conservatorship has been the focus of intense speculation since Spears was first placed under the legal arrangement 13 years ago, but public scrutiny of the court-ordered guardianship has exploded with the #FreeBritney movement backed by fans turned activists and the recent New York Times...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement A new spotlight on Britney Spears’ conservatorship that has her legions of fans calling for reforms has prompted California lawmakers to consider changes that could affect the pop singer’s protracted legal case in Los Angeles.The high-profile conservatorship has been the focus of intense speculation since Spears was first placed under the legal arrangement 13 years ago, but public scrutiny of the court-ordered guardianship has exploded with the #FreeBritney movement backed by fans turned activists and the recent New York Times...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Blue Shield of California will create an algorithm to determine where to allocate COVID-19 vaccines statewide with the goal of being able to administer 3 million shots a week by March 1, according to that grants the insurance giant far-reaching powers in overseeing the state’s distribution of doses.The company will attempt to drastically scale up the number of daily doses, but that goal will largely depend on the supply sent to the state. California received a little more than 1 million vaccine doses in the last week from the federal...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Blue Shield of California will create an algorithm to determine where to allocate COVID-19 vaccines statewide with the goal of being able to administer 3 million shots a week by March 1, according to that grants the insurance giant far-reaching powers in overseeing the state’s distribution of doses.The company will attempt to drastically scale up the number of daily doses, but that goal will largely depend on the supply sent to the state. California received a little more than 1 million vaccine doses in the last week from the federal...WW…

188,451reported cases1,022deathsIn April, the California Department of Public Health began reporting new cases and tests on a . This page will update on Tuesdays and Fridays.Jump to a sectionGo to a section Over the past week, the county has averaged 58 new cases and 1 new death per day. On Thursday, 126 new cases and 4 deaths were reported.Seven-day averages offer a more stable view of the trend than daily totals.On Jan. 3, 2022, the state reported an of new cases due to a backlog . The entire bar may not appear on this chart.An people have recovered from COVID-19 or are no longer...…188,451reported cases1,022deathsIn April, the California Department of Public Health began reporting new cases and tests on a . This page will update on Tuesdays and Fridays.Jump to a sectionGo to a section Over the past week, the county has averaged 58 new cases and 1 new death per day. On Thursday, 126 new cases and 4 deaths were reported.Seven-day averages offer a more stable view of the trend than daily totals.On Jan. 3, 2022, the state reported an of new cases due to a backlog . The entire bar may not appear on this chart.An people have recovered from COVID-19 or are no longer...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement In many areas of California, it is going to take time and patience before have access to the COVID-19 vaccine.Many cheered on Wednesday when Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the age group was now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Previously, only healthcare workers and residents and staff in long-term care settings qualified for the vaccine. Wait times for vaccines still could last weeks as counties struggle to keep up with demand. But shortly after Newsom’s announcement, some county health officials began pushing back against the...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement In many areas of California, it is going to take time and patience before have access to the COVID-19 vaccine.Many cheered on Wednesday when Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the age group was now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Previously, only healthcare workers and residents and staff in long-term care settings qualified for the vaccine. Wait times for vaccines still could last weeks as counties struggle to keep up with demand. But shortly after Newsom’s announcement, some county health officials began pushing back against the...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that people 65 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, but the sudden addition of roughly 6 million people to an already strained distribution network could still leave many waiting weeks for inoculations.The major expansion of vaccination guidelines, which broadens the priority list beyond healthcare workers and nursing home residents and staffers, has been pushed by some health officials and experts as a way to boost access amid surging caseloads. Newsom and others said it was a...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that people 65 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, but the sudden addition of roughly 6 million people to an already strained distribution network could still leave many waiting weeks for inoculations.The major expansion of vaccination guidelines, which broadens the priority list beyond healthcare workers and nursing home residents and staffers, has been pushed by some health officials and experts as a way to boost access amid surging caseloads. Newsom and others said it was a...WW…

Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement After a slow and at times California is trying to ramp up vaccine distribution.For now, the vaccine is still supposed to go to medical personnel and first responders. But officials expect to provide details soon about who will next be eligible.On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to vaccinate against COVID-19 over the next nine days, though details of how he would do it were unclear. Though California has received more than 2.1 million doses of vaccines, as of Friday about a third had been administered to and residents at nursing homes...…Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times | | | | Advertisement After a slow and at times California is trying to ramp up vaccine distribution.For now, the vaccine is still supposed to go to medical personnel and first responders. But officials expect to provide details soon about who will next be eligible.On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to vaccinate against COVID-19 over the next nine days, though details of how he would do it were unclear. Though California has received more than 2.1 million doses of vaccines, as of Friday about a third had been administered to and residents at nursing homes...WW…