One man’s lonely journey through California’s plan to end homelessness
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Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
Amid low COVID vaccine rates, more California children hospitalized in omicron surge
The number of California children diagnosed with COVID-19 during the omicron variant surge has "skyrocketed," challenging earlier notions that the coronavirus largely bypassed children. Child vaccination rates are relatively low, and children who contract COVID-19 could be at increased risk for rare conditions and diabetes.
Mon, Jan 17, 2022 5:30 am
5 challenges in expanding California’s permanent supportive housing — and potential solutions
One man's experience transitioning out of homelessness reveals challenges facing California as it ramps up permanent supportive housing.
Mon, Jan 17, 2022 5:30 am
California leads, but where is it going?
As California politicians boast about nation-leading policies, they are also unwinding older policies that once led the nation.
Mon, Jan 17, 2022 12:01 am
California tries new approach on social maladies
Faced with myriad social pathologies, California will try a new approach - more integrated and aggressive treatment.
Sun, Jan 16, 2022 12:01 am
What does new California housing leader want to do?
In the latest episode of the California housing crisis podcast, new Assembly Housing Committee chairperson Buffy Wicks talks about her priorities.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022 12:00 pm
¿Exámenes gratis? A medida que aumenta el COVID, los resultados rápidos cuestan hasta $300
En resumen Aunque las normas estatales y federales exigen que las pruebas de COVID sean gratuitas o estén cubiertas por un seguro médico, las personas a menudo tienen que pagar cientos de dólares por adelantado. Read this article in English. Cuando Rebecca Santucci de Lakewood se enteró de que su hermana, Stacy, pudo haber estado expuesta […]
Fri, Jan 14, 2022 5:42 am
Here’s what’s changed as California’s new COVID workplace rules go into effect
Updated COVID workplace rules go into effect today. Several of the changes increase protections for vaccinated workers.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022 5:30 am
Schools dealing with closures could learn from Los Angeles Unified
Los Angeles Unified has had necessary COVID safety precautions in place since returning to in-person learning in August.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022 5:30 am
Free tests? As COVID surges, rapid results cost up to $300
Although state and federal rules require COVID tests to be free or covered by health insurance, people often have to pay hundreds of dollars upfront.
Fri, Jan 14, 2022 5:25 amStay informed.
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