Austin went on a land-buying spree in 2020. So far, little has been built on it. - Austin Monitor
Austin bought 60 acres of land during COVID-19, aiming to create affordable housing, but much remains undeveloped amid rising housing costs.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Extends Citywide Outdoor Dining Program for Another Year
Los Angeles extends al fresco outdoor dining program to December 31, 2025, supporting restaurant recovery after COVID-19.
Palo Alto to review Stanford's plans to add more hospital beds - San Jose Spotlight
Stanford Health Care requests permission for 70 additional beds to meet increased demand for emergency services amid ongoing transformations in its hospital system.
Dorothy Day House is essential for unsheltered individuals in Berkeley, providing vital services like shelter, meals, and job training since the 1990s.
California Stuck With $300 Million Tab as FEMA Denies COVID Housing Program Expenses | KQED
California cities and counties expected FEMA to cover costs of moving homeless residents to hotels for COVID-19 protection.
FEMA's sudden refusal to reimburse has left local governments financially strained.
Caring for the unhoused the Dorothy Day way
Dorothy Day House is essential for unsheltered individuals in Berkeley, providing vital services like shelter, meals, and job training since the 1990s.
California Stuck With $300 Million Tab as FEMA Denies COVID Housing Program Expenses | KQED
California cities and counties expected FEMA to cover costs of moving homeless residents to hotels for COVID-19 protection.
FEMA's sudden refusal to reimburse has left local governments financially strained.
Trump Picks Stanford Physician Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to Head N.I.H.
Trump's health transition team aims to redefine public health with unconventional appointees like Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Kennedy Jr.
Trump reportedly picks Kristi Noem to run homeland security department
Kristi Noem is appointed as Secretary of Homeland Security, emphasizing her political rise and controversies amid her tenure as South Dakota's governor.
Trump Picks Stanford Physician Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to Head N.I.H.
Trump's health transition team aims to redefine public health with unconventional appointees like Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Kennedy Jr.
Trump reportedly picks Kristi Noem to run homeland security department
Kristi Noem is appointed as Secretary of Homeland Security, emphasizing her political rise and controversies amid her tenure as South Dakota's governor.
Revealed: The coronavirus outbreak plan ignored by the government during the pandemic
It was revealed that a ready-made plan to tackle a coronavirus outbreak was drawn up in 2005 but was never used during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Independent report criticizes Cuomo's 'top-down' management of New York's COVID-19 response
Former Gov. Cuomo's top-down approach in COVID-19 policy caused confusion and lack of coordination in New York's handling of the pandemic.
We Don't Know How Bad Bird Flu Is Getting
The H5N1 influenza virus is spreading into new animal populations, with concerns about potential human transmission and parallels to the COVID-19 response.
California Health and Human Services chief Dr. Mark Ghaly to step down
Dr. Mark Ghaly stepped down after transformative changes in California healthcare, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID czar Jay Varma's 2020 drug-fueled partying exposes public-health 'experts' as hypocritical tyrants
Dr. Jay Varma's secret lifestyle contradicts his public advocacy for strict COVID-19 measures, revealing hypocrisy and damaging trust in health authorities.
Santa Clara County renames road to honor former executive - San Jose Spotlight
Santa Clara County renamed its main hospital entrance to honor Jeff Smith, acknowledging his leadership during crises despite conflicts with doctors.
Revealed: The coronavirus outbreak plan ignored by the government during the pandemic
It was revealed that a ready-made plan to tackle a coronavirus outbreak was drawn up in 2005 but was never used during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Independent report criticizes Cuomo's 'top-down' management of New York's COVID-19 response
Former Gov. Cuomo's top-down approach in COVID-19 policy caused confusion and lack of coordination in New York's handling of the pandemic.
We Don't Know How Bad Bird Flu Is Getting
The H5N1 influenza virus is spreading into new animal populations, with concerns about potential human transmission and parallels to the COVID-19 response.
California Health and Human Services chief Dr. Mark Ghaly to step down
Dr. Mark Ghaly stepped down after transformative changes in California healthcare, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID czar Jay Varma's 2020 drug-fueled partying exposes public-health 'experts' as hypocritical tyrants
Dr. Jay Varma's secret lifestyle contradicts his public advocacy for strict COVID-19 measures, revealing hypocrisy and damaging trust in health authorities.
Santa Clara County renames road to honor former executive - San Jose Spotlight
Santa Clara County renamed its main hospital entrance to honor Jeff Smith, acknowledging his leadership during crises despite conflicts with doctors.
Rishi Sunak's 'Stop the Boats' slogan oversimplified a complex issue into an unachievable target, admits Conservative leadership contender James Cleverly.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him re-elected
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's rapid rise to power and popularity due to his effective handling of economic challenges and COVID-19 response.
'Stop the boats' slogan was error, says Cleverly
Rishi Sunak's 'Stop the Boats' slogan oversimplified a complex issue into an unachievable target, admits Conservative leadership contender James Cleverly.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is betting that calmer economic conditions will get him re-elected
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's rapid rise to power and popularity due to his effective handling of economic challenges and COVID-19 response.
Global health leaders pen open letter to 'those with the power to prevent lives being lost to the climate crisis'
Collaborative efforts are essential to enhance health systems and ensure equitable access to care in Africa and Europe.
You feel omnipresent': bringing city care to India's country hospitals
Rural hospitals in India often lack critical care facilities, leading to dire patient outcomes. The introduction of an ICU can drastically change this scenario.
California's Top Health Official to Step Down | KQED
Dr. Mark Ghaly is stepping down after significant contributions to California's COVID-19 response and healthcare reform for low-income residents.
Hortus Conclusus Center / C&P Architetti
The redevelopment of the garden at the Salesian Don Bosco center transformed a previously uninhabited space into a vibrant outdoor community hub during the pandemic.
When poor Black communities were struggling with COVID, this surgeon stepped in
Dr. Ala Stanford founded the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to provide testing and vaccines to underserved communities, prioritizing outreach to the most vulnerable.
Robinson: Joe Biden exits, Kamala Harris ascends - San Jose Spotlight
President Joe Biden's leadership helped stabilize American leadership post-Trump chaos, addressing economic issues and global relations effectively.
UK elections: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 national election date
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 as national election date amidst economic improvements, facing challenges to retain governing Conservatives' support.
Robinson: Joe Biden exits, Kamala Harris ascends - San Jose Spotlight
President Joe Biden's leadership helped stabilize American leadership post-Trump chaos, addressing economic issues and global relations effectively.
UK elections: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 national election date
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 as national election date amidst economic improvements, facing challenges to retain governing Conservatives' support.
New NYS COVID-19 report slams ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mismanaging the pandemic
Cuomo's micromanagement during the COVID-19 response led to ignoring established health department protocols, causing unnecessary confusion and deviation from preparedness plans.
Cuomo displays his COVID lies and bromides before Congress - but NY knows the truth
Andrew Cuomo appeared in Washington DC to testify on his pandemic actions before a congressional subcommittee.
No, left-leaning bully Andrew Cuomo hasn't suddenly changed his spots
Cuomo's recent actions are seen as a political calculation rather than a genuine change in mindset.
New NYS COVID-19 report slams ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo for mismanaging the pandemic
Cuomo's micromanagement during the COVID-19 response led to ignoring established health department protocols, causing unnecessary confusion and deviation from preparedness plans.
Cuomo displays his COVID lies and bromides before Congress - but NY knows the truth
Andrew Cuomo appeared in Washington DC to testify on his pandemic actions before a congressional subcommittee.
No, left-leaning bully Andrew Cuomo hasn't suddenly changed his spots
Cuomo's recent actions are seen as a political calculation rather than a genuine change in mindset.
Baroness Hallett's report highlighted the UK's decade of over-confidence and misguided pandemic preparedness, leading to severe consequences during the Covid-19 crisis.
Trump Threatens to Shut Down Pandemic Preparedness Office Launched by Biden
Biden's campaign criticized Trump for planning to close the Office of Pandemic Preparedness, emphasizing the importance of pandemic readiness and swift responses.
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Baroness Hallett's report highlighted the UK's decade of over-confidence and misguided pandemic preparedness, leading to severe consequences during the Covid-19 crisis.
Trump Threatens to Shut Down Pandemic Preparedness Office Launched by Biden
Biden's campaign criticized Trump for planning to close the Office of Pandemic Preparedness, emphasizing the importance of pandemic readiness and swift responses.
Hospital reporting of respiratory disease to lapse
Federal data collection since March 2020 provides insights beyond COVID-19, aiding in response to other illnesses like flu and RSV.
He voted Trump in 2016, Biden in 2020. He's the kind of voter candidates are desperate to swing
Small business owner in a swing state switched from Trump to Biden due to Covid response.
Disillusionment with the 2020 presidential options despite aligning with Biden this time.
Ireland: Simon Harris elected new prime minister DW 04/09/2024
Simon Harris, 37, becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar.
Harris, known for handling Ireland's COVID-19 response, faces challenges like housing shortage and asylum seeker issues.
Sister Dana sez, "April showers bring May flowers..." - San Francisco Bay Times
Perverts Put Out! is a long-standing queer sexuality literary and performance art cabaret in San Francisco.
The Center for Sex and Culture supports local queer and trans artistic and cultural work, providing education and preserving knowledge about sex and gender.
Covid inquiry: Vaughan Gething used disappearing messages
Disappearing messages used by Wales' health minister during pandemic
Limited messages showed Welsh government advisors deleted communications
Berkeley's health, housing director to leave for bigger job in Marin County
Berkeley's head of health, housing and community services (HHCS), Lisa Warhuus, is leaving her role for a position in Marin County.
Warhuus oversaw Berkeley's COVID-19 response and pushed for an equity-based pandemic response.
Warhuus' departure comes amid a citywide staffing shortage affecting multiple departments.
Covid inquiry: What time is Rishi Sunak giving evidence and how to watch
Rishi Sunak, former chancellor, will be questioned about the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
WhatsApp messages shown to the inquiry reveal that Sunak was referred to as 'Dr. Death' during the pandemic.
Former PM Boris Johnson testifies over Britain's botched COVID-19 response
Former UK PM Boris Johnson testifies in public inquiry on government's handling of COVID-19
Britain had one of the worst COVID-19 death tolls in Europe
Former UK PM Boris Johnson says his gov't underestimated COVID-19 threat
Boris Johnson acknowledges mistakes in government's COVID-19 response
Johnson apologizes for the pain and suffering caused to families of victims
Former aides criticize Johnson for indecisiveness and lack of scientific understanding
California vs. Florida: The surprising answer to which handled COVID better
California and Florida have taken different approaches to the COVID-19 crisis, with California emphasizing science and data, and Florida prioritizing economic health.
The debate between the governors of California and Florida highlights the divide between the two states' responses to the pandemic.
The controversy over COVID-19 vaccines has become a major point of distinction between California and Florida.