California Healthline Daily Edition

Daily Edition for Friday, October 1, 2021

October 1, 2021

Santa Cruz Is First California County To End Mask Mandate As Covid Cases Fall: Santa Cruz County has lifted its mask mandate because of decreasing rates of covid-19 transmission. The county has hit moderate levels of transmission as defined by the CDC. Read more from the Santa Cruz Sentinel and SF Gate.

Daily Edition for Thursday, September 30, 2021

September 30, 2021

It’s Vaccine D-Day For Health Workers: California’s vaccination mandate for health care workers arrives as planned today despite a last-minute indication from the California Hospital Association that a 45-day extension would be available for facilities experiencing a “critical staffing shortage.” Asked about the statement, the California Department of Public Health said Wednesday that “no changes to the vaccine requirements for health care workers have been made or are imminent.” Read more from the San Diego Union-Tribune. Scroll down for more coverage of California’s vaccine mandates.

Daily Edition for Wednesday, September 29, 2021

September 29, 2021

Statewide School Vaccine Mandate Possible, Newsom Says: California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday said that his administration hasn’t ruled out implementing a statewide vaccine mandate in K-12 schools. “We are in discussions with 1,050 school districts,” Newsom said Tuesday morning. “We’re working very closely with their staff to understand the logistical challenges and hurdles.” Read more from The Sacramento Bee.

Daily Edition for Tuesday, September 28, 2021

September 28, 2021

SoCalGas To Pay $1.8 Billion Over Gas Leak: It’s been nearly six years since noxious fumes spewed from a failing well in the hills above the San Fernando Valley, sickening thousands with headaches and nosebleeds. On Monday, Southern California Gas Co. and its parent company announced agreements to pay up to $1.8 billion to settle years of legal action. Read more from the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune and LA Daily News.

Daily Edition for Friday, September 24, 2021

September 24, 2021

With Booster Shots Approved, California Plans Big Vaccine Push: California unveiled a new Covid-19 Vaccine Action Plan on Thursday — just hours before CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky approved a third Pfizer-BioNTech dose for people 65 and older, residents in long-term care settings and those ages 50 to 64 with underlying medical conditions. Read more from the Los Angeles Times and AP. Continued coverage, below.