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San Francisco to Become First U.S. City to Reach Herd Immunity Later This Month

June 8, 2021 11:32 am

According to numerous health experts this week, San Francisco will likely become the first major U.S. city to reach herd immunity, which it is set to do by the end of this month. San Francisco County health officials have noted...

Today’s the Day: Gov. Newsom to Hold First Drawing of Winners in California’s ‘Vax-a-Million’ Lottery

June 4, 2021 7:09 amMarch 7, 2023 8:44 am

From the “you can’t make this stuff up” file, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced late Thursday he will draw the first 15 winners to receive $50,000 as part of the state’s $116.5 million Vax for the Win program – the...

Homeless Prevention Fund Bill Passes Assembly

May 29, 2021 2:20 amJune 1, 2021 9:56 am

A bill that would establish a statewide eviction defense program for renters with financial trouble was passed by the Assembly on Friday. Assembly Bill 1487, authored by Assemblyman Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), would create a “Homeless Prevention Fund” that would...

California Borrowed $20.5 Billion From Feds For State Unemployment Payments

May 28, 2021 2:40 amMay 27, 2021 6:52 pm

Not many Californians know that California borrowed $20,501,188,129 billion from the federal government to pay unemployment claims. This loan will be repaid by the state and California employers. The California Legislative Analyst’s Office issued a report Wednesday about this loan...

Gov. Newsom Announces $116.5 Million ‘Vax-A-Million’ program Incentive Program

May 28, 2021 2:30 amMay 27, 2021 6:51 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a $116.5 million COVID-19 “Vax-a-Million” vaccination incentive plan on Thursday, aiming to boost the number of vaccinated Californians and potentially reward those who have already been vaccinated. According to the plan, $100 million will go towards...

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Likely Receive Ambassadorship to India

May 27, 2021 11:14 am

On Wednesday, multiple outlets and officials close to the Ambassador selection process reported that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti would likely be nominated as the next Ambassador to India. President Joe Biden has not formally announced any ambassadorship picks since...

Parents Horrified by Public Schools Forcing Masks, COVID Tests, Quarantining on Students

May 27, 2021 8:16 amMay 27, 2021 8:19 am

Parents of K-12 kids who are back in-person at school are sharing stories with the Globe of the abuses their kids are being forced to suffer by teachers, administrators and now “school safety” cops, with mandatory masking, contact tracing and...