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.
COVID surge upends some California courts – again
The sharp increase in coronavirus cases is again challenging California’s courts, with judges releasing plans this week to scale back some courtroom procedures as the state experiences the largest spike in COVID-19 since January 2021.
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.
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.
Californians used more water as state braces for another dry year
Californians used 2.6% more water in January compared to before the drought emergency was declared, a sign that urban residents are ignoring the state’s pleas to take the drought seriously and cut back.
6 things to know about omicron’s risks on the job
Look no further than your favorite restaurant, your kid’s school or your local hospital to see the effect of California’s latest bout of infections.
No end in sight: California drought on course to break another record
The first two months of 2022 are shaping up to be the driest January and February in California history, prompting state officials to warn of dire water conditions ahead.
Will COVID sick leave return to California?
Labor unions and their Democratic allies in the Legislature want to bring back extra paid sick leave for COVID-19. Gov. Gavin Newsom is also proposing to revive supplemental leave in his budget.
Old data? CDC apparently misjudged California’s COVID risks
Federal health officials who reported that nearly half of Californians live in “high-risk” counties for COVID-19 were relying on old data, and only a small number of counties now fall into that category, according to local officials.
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.
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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.
