Newsom administration outlines future plans for COVID
Vowing to be smarter after lessons learned over the past two years, the Newsom administration yesterday gave a glimpse of what the next few months — and potentially years — may look like in California with COVID-19 likely to stick around.
Newsom makes his offer on gas tax rebate
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to send California drivers as much as $800 each and encourage public transit systems to offer free rides, the latest proposal from state policymakers seeking to offset the soaring cost of gasoline and other goods for struggling residents.
California mask mandate: Is it ending too soon for little children?
Toddlers and preschoolers who have mostly known a school life with tiny masks may be in for a big lifestyle change after Friday, when the state mask mandate for kids ends at midnight.
Here’s how state lawmakers want to help Californians facing high gas prices
There’s a collective groan, rippling across California, as drivers pull into gas stations and see prices above $5.
COVID work rules: A guide for California workers
A new cough. The beginnings of a fever. A note from your boss about a COVID case at work.
Report to California Legislature: Prepare for sweeping effects of climate change
Painting alarming scenes of fires, floods and economic disruption, the California Legislature’s advisors this week released a series of reports that lays out in stark terms the impacts of climate change across the state.
Millions of Californians at risk of losing health coverage when federal COVID programs end
Millions of Californians could lose or transition into new health coverage as two federal programs that helped many keep or afford insurance are set to expire this year.
Ethnic studies becomes graduation requirement for California students
After a years-long battle reignited in recent months by controversies over misunderstandings of critical race theory, California students will soon be required to take ethnic studies to graduate high school.
Free tests? As COVID surges, rapid results cost up to $300
When Rebecca Santucci of Lakewood learned that her sister, Stacy, may have been exposed to COVID-19, she set out to look for a rapid test. She needed to know quickly whether their 88-year-old father was at risk.
No, California’s drought isn’t over. Here’s why.
In a clear sign that the drought persists, California today adopted new emergency regulations aimed at stopping residents from wasting the state’s precious water.
Arts & Entertainment
Midweek menus for Healdsburgers
We’ve all read about the downturn in the wine economy, with its dread forecasts and images of ripped-up vines. But people keep coming to Healdsburg on holidays and weekends, or whenever the latest “cool small town” poll comes out. In between times, though, people still live here, and they like to go out to eat every now and then, keeing their eye on their budget.
