Government

McGuire Named State Senate Majority Leader

By Kimberly Wear on January 19, 2022 at 1:14PM

Read the full release below: Sacramento, CA – Today, Senator Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) was named Majority Leader of the California State Senate by Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins.

Masked service at the new Raliberto's Taco Shop on Broadway in Eureka.

Here’s What’s Changed as California’s New COVID Workplace Rules Go into Effect

By Grace Gedye/CalMatters on January 17, 2022 at 9:58AM

Diane Ahern swabs herself for COVID-19 at a testing site at the Long Beach Airport in Long Beach on Jan. 11, 2022. “I need to get tested every three days to be able to visit my parents at their retirement home,” Ahern said. “I’m nervous.” Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Free Tests? As COVID Surges, Rapid Results Cost Up to $300

By Ana B. Ibarra/Calmatters on January 14, 2022 at 11:29AM

Will COVID Sick Leave Return to California?

By Sameea Kamal/CalMatters on January 13, 2022 at 10:39AM

UPDATED: City of Arcata Launches Outside Investigation; Councilmember Watson Denies Allegations

By Kimberly Wear on January 11, 2022 at 1:01PM

The city of Arcata announced today that it has hired an outside investigator to look into a report of possible violations of the city’s anti-discrimination and harassment policy by Councilmember Brett Watson. Under normal circumstances, a city release states, the person facing allegations under these circumstances would be placed on administrative leave or would have their duties reassigned but the situation differs due to Watson's position as an elected official.

Newsom Stops Short of Single-Payer Healthcare

By Emily Hoeven, CalMatters on January 11, 2022 at 8:44AM

HSU Faculty Association Chapter Asks for Option of Virtual Teaching

By Kimberly Wear on January 10, 2022 at 1:33PM

The Humboldt State University chapter of the system’s faculty association released a statement today urging the campus’ administration to approve any faculty member’s request to temporarily teach via virtual instruction. “No faculty member should be forced to work in conditions that put themselves or their loved ones at risk, especially when there are alternatives,” the release states.

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