Gavin Newsom decided not to require COVID-19 vaccinations for the 2022-23 school year, given the challenges that school would face to comply with a mandate for a vaccine that continues to be given under an emergency-use authorization. Highly Contagious Covid Strain Already Circulating In California: Two cases of the BA.2.75 subvariant of omicron were detected in Bay Area wastewater last month, according to a global genomic sequencing database.

shuts BARTs 24th Street Mission plaza Foster Citys plan to kill more than 100 geese, potentially by spinal Top S.F. Performing arts events must also be limited to 50 people, and schools are advised not to hold dances, assemblies or fundraising events until the order expires, according to the education office.

(Hyson, 7/11), USA Today: We always follow county health mandates, and will observe the current restrictions, the spokesperson said, adding that the facility has become adept at pivoting to accommodate county health directives while executing events for our clients..

Borrego Health Announces Rose MacIsaac As Interim CEO US Says Hospitals Must Provide Abortions In Cases Of Emergency, San Francisco Chronicle: (Hicks, 7/11), Palm Springs Desert Sun: school board member apologizes. Proponents are hopeful it will ease access to services, decrease unnecessary interactions with the police and save lives. A New Dominant Omicron Strain In The US Is Driving Up Cases And Reinfections No off-topic remarks. The state with the second-lowest rate, Texas, answered 40% of its calls during that same time period. Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa is rescheduling, postponing or canceling 10 shows between now and Feb. 11, since Sonoma County placed a temporary ban on large gatherings due to the omicron variant surge, said president and CEO Rick Nowlin. The order is being put into effect in the hopes of not overcrowding local hospitals and medical facilities in the next few weeks, as the Omicron variant sweeps across California. Vintners Resort in Santa Rosa regularly hosts weddings and meetings, and also has 78 hotel rooms. Like the rest of the nation, Sonoma County has seen an explosion of new coronavirus infections. The new date is March 19. I know how youre feeling. California Healthline 1998-2022. The company said it received reports from workers about incidents that they said involved drug use by some customers and in some cases, members of the public, in certain locations. Sonoma County Health Officer Sundari Mase announced the health measure Monday. When something like this happened, we feel sad and hurt, the shop wrote on Instagram. (McGough, 7/11), The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat: Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. More than 3,400 patients are hospitalized with COVID-19. Grand Jury: Mental Health Failures Are Making Alameda Countys Homeless Crisis Worse Historically, military suicide rates have been much lower than the general population. Before returning to the Bay Area, she held roles as transportation reporter and trending news reporter at the IndyStar in Indianapolis.

Homes For People With Severe Mental Illness Are Rapidly Closing. Below, check out the roundup of California Healthlines coverage.

Its frustrating to be dealing with all the masking, social distancing, and other safety measures.. The protein-based vaccine would be offered as a primary series of two shots. UPDATED: Please read and follow our commenting policy: This is a family newspaper, please use a kind and respectful tone. Homes For People With Severe Mental Illness Are Rapidly Closing. The order prohibits large gatherings, defined as more than 50 people indoors or 100 people outdoors, including auditoriums, gyms, stadiums, conferences, weddings, and more. At Cornerstone Sonoma marketplace, which offers multiple event venues for weddings, all planned events fall easily within county guidelines, with outdoor spaces offering flexibility, a spokesperson said. (Shepardson, 7/11), Bay Area News Group: A fragmented and unresponsive Alameda County mental health system is fueling the areas worsening homeless crisis, according to a grand jury report. The annual ranking of the nation's fittest cities for the first time included data on thepandemics toll on mental health. Still, Brandon said he was optimistic, with 85 weddings planned for the year. Will Help Come Fast Enough? The Borrego Community Health Foundation Board announced Monday that Rose MacIsaac will succeed Dr.Edgar Bulloch toserve as interim CEO. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will take steps to improve collection of international air passenger contact information to better monitor public health risks after a report found the current data system "needs substantial improvement." Advocates Call For More Autism Training For Suicide Hotlines Ahead Of 988 Launch Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only recommends that people over 50 and those who are immunocompromised get additional boosters. (Seidman, 7/12), Modesto Bee: What happens to its $50 After making racist statement, S.F. The county is asking residents to shelter at home voluntarily for 30 days and only go to places for essential reasons, such as a grocery store and doctor's office. The Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance to hospitals and doctors reminding them of their obligations to stabilize patientsin emergency situations. (Hutchings, 7/11), Reuters: Black Californians on Racism and Health Care. (Barrett, 7/11), WUSF Public Media: This recent statewide survey found that one in four Californians had trouble paying a medical bill in the last 12 months.

Wittmershaus said he believes everyone is doing everything they can to comply with the guidelines.. How Eight States Address Health Care Cost Growth. CHCF commissioned interviews with 100 Black Californians to understand their views on health and well-being, their perceptions of discrimination and bias in the health care system, and their views on what a quality health care system looks like. Young Men In Military Almost Twice As Likely To Die By Suicide As Civilian Peers Los Angeles Times: Neighbors and home buyers Chaotic and dangerous: S.F. Read more from Times of San Diego and the San Diego Union-Tribune. One In Six Calls To National Suicide Prevention Lifeline End Without Reaching A Counselor, NPR: (Sasic, 7/11), Los Angeles Daily News: (Espinoza, 7/11), USA Today: At the same time, were accustomed to tweaking our schedules.. Sign up to get the daily edition in your inbox, KQED: He added that the winery is uniquely positioned with sprawling outdoor event areas that allow the placement of tables 20 feet apart.

But the rate has been rising in recent years especially among young men. On Monday, Los Angeles County reported more than 2 million coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic. This new S.F. University Of California Nurses Get Big Raises In New Contract, San Diego Union-Tribune: Previously, Kellie covered dining news and trends, visual arts, events and nightlife for the Arizona Republic, and freelanced for the former Contra Costa Times. Kellie Hwang is the engagement reporter for The San Francisco Chronicle. Local health officials have detected two more probable cases of monkeypox in Sacramento County, the ninth and 10th infections since the countys outbreak began in late May. Biden Administration Discussing Covid Boosters For Everyone, CIDRAP: Heres who will investigate San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Thursday announced the promotions of three veteran prosecutors as at least six employees announced their departures. Young Men In Military Almost Twice As Likely To Die By Suicide As Civilian Peers, The Wall Street Journal: Stanislaus Leaders Are Poised To Put Cannabis Tax On Ballot Keeping schools open has been difficult, she said, with teachers struggling to both adjust their in-class curriculum and keep up with make-up lessons with so many students absent. We will not be canceling any soccer games, putting in place any extraordinary capacity limits, nor limiting our business hours.. Starbucks said it would permanently close six stores each in the Seattle and Los Angeles areas, two in Portland, Ore., and single locations in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. by the end of the month. To many, this does not come as a complete surprise. Heres how its going, No new restrictions for most Bay Area counties despite record-high case counts, Sonoma County bans large gatherings, advises residents to shelter in place for next 30 days, Track water shortages and restrictions across Bay Area. Planning to open in spring 2022, the bakery will serve its popular lemon cake, slices and cupcakes, as well as chia seed pudding and fruit salad. The mayors say that only a third of restaurants who applied for funding received it, and estimate that 82 percent of restaurants that applied could close this winter if Congress fails to act. The report said the CDC's current data management system developed in the mid-2000s "was not designed for rapid assessment or aggregation of public health data" and the CDC "is unable to quickly and accurately identify the number of passengers exposed to a specific infected passenger on a flight." Illinois has the lowest in-state answer rate in the nation, lagging far behind others. $10M Donation Will Boost Abortion Services In San Diego Area: Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwestannounced Monday it has received a landmark donation of $10 million from philanthropists Joan and Irwin Jacobs to support reproductive health care throughout the region. She is a University of Washington graduate. Representatives need to ensure these small businesses have the relief they need to navigate the uncertain future and pay down their debt., Berkeleyside got the sad scoop that celebrity chef Tanya Holland is permanently closing Brown Sugar Kitchen, her groundbreaking restaurant in Uptown Oakland, ending 15 years of chicken and waffles. State health officials forecast local hospitals in Sonoma County could be overwhelmed with more than three times the number patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. The California Nurses Association also secured additional wage increases for the nurses at UC San Diego and UC Irvine as part of a push to reduce regional wage disparities within the UC system. condo building is sitting empty. Monkeypox Outbreak: Sacramento CA Reports 9th, 10th Cases, The (Santa Rosa) Press Democrat: California Healthline is a service of the California Health Care Foundation produced by Kaiser Health News, an editorially independent program of the Kaiser Family Foundation. VTA Driver Threatened "Some Shooting" Over Vaccine Mandate, Police Report Says, Politico: (7/11), Sacramento Bee: Now, The List And Its Tactics Are Resurfacing shuts down Mission District plaza as it confronts drugs and illegal Piedmont saw its homeless count spike. (Trombino, 7/11), Voice Of San Diego: First, I want to acknowledge that I, like the rest of you, am tired of dealing with COVID, Mase said in a video announcement. It Was A Secret Road Map For Breaking The Law To Get An Abortion. Schools remain open for in-person learning, though the ban affects some school events, sporting events and performances. The Biden administration put health care providers on notice Monday that they must provide stabilizing care to pregnant patients and perform anabortionif the mother's lifeis at risk, even when the procedure is illegal in the state where they practice. Somber Artwork Unveiled At LAC + USC Medical Center, An Apology For Coerced Sterilization In 1968-1974, The Wall Street Journal: He said events staff is usually scheduled only when needed, and the restaurant is still operating as usual. So far, fewer than 28 percent of Americans in that age group have received their second booster. The gift will help the San Diego affiliate of the national family planning organization build and expand health centers throughout San Diego, Riverside and Imperial Counties. I think they all understand that we are seeing a lot of cases in our community right now, he said. But some advocates are asking whether it will be ready to serve people with autism. Now, The List And Its Tactics Are Resurfacing, Sacramento Bee: But with more than half of our youngest students not fully vaccinated and with some families hesitant to embrace COVID-19 immunizations, the effort to ensure our students and families are protected should be considered carefully, and not with haste., Reach the reporter, Dan Johnson, at daniel.johnson@sonomanews.com. Grand Jury: Mental Health Failures Are Making Alameda Countys Homeless Crisis Worse. The restaurant owners are hoping monetary prizes will induce 486 employees across seven restaurants, including one in Santa Ana, to get inoculated. Were just so tired, co-owner Jessica Furui said. The other 80% were redirected to other states. SONOMA, Calif. (KGO) -- Sonoma County is set to implement new health restrictions Wednesday to help limit the spread of the omicron variant. newsletter, calling on Congress to refill the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), Taiwan Bento, Which Helped Expand the Bays Food Landscape, Closes After Eight Years, Hit Puerto Rican Pop-Up With an All-Vegan Menu Slides Into Sunny Yellow Restaurant Space, This Popular Farmers Market Could Move or Close Due to Friction With Nearby Private School, Theres a New and Entirely Gluten-Free Italian Restaurant Now Open in the South Bay. The Marsh Fire caused unhealthy and at times hazardous air in Pittsburg on Monday, according to Contra Costa County health authorities, who urged residents to stay inside with their windows and doors closed.

The arrival of Omicron has pushed daily caseloads to their highest levels and sent a stream of new coronavirus-positive people to the hospital. In its 2019 Annual Suicide Report, the Department of Defense acknowledged that young military members are at higher risk for suicide. But the annual reports do not provide age and gender specific breakdowns in a way that allow for age-specific comparisons like Voice performed. In the last two weeks, Sonoma Countys case rate jumped by nearly 400%, going from roughly 24 new cases per 100,000 residents per day to a staggering 121 new cases. We are in the middle of a huge surge here in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County. Increasingly, however, more people appear to be contracting the virus multiple times in relatively quick succession, as another omicron subvariant sweeps through the U.S. (Treisman, 7/11), Palm Springs Desert Sun: Rather than cancel performances, Some smaller theaters are looking at just capping the number of people in attendance as well as performers at 50, he added. General manager Percy Brandon said January is not usually a big month for events, but some weddings and meetings have been postponed or canceled. Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, which features the largest fixed-seat venue in Sonoma County, with a capacity of 1,681, was particularly affected by the order.

Mark Samuel has calculated how long his willpower will last before he closes a home for people suffering from mental illness who have little money to their name. The health order, which begins Wednesday and includes both indoor and outdoor gatherings, does not require residents to stay at home as they did during the first few months of the pandemic in 2020, but county officials hope the guidance breaks some of the alarming trends they are seeing. Sonoma is currently experiencing a surge in COVID the county is now reporting that case counts have increased 398 percent across 14 days, jumping from 24.4 percent to 121.4 new cases per 100,000 per day, and that trend is expected to continue throughout January. Vista Community Clinic Launches Mobile Wellness Vehicle, Palm Springs Desert Sun: Three Cases Of Monkeypox Detected In Sonoma County, USA Today: University Of California Nurses Get Big Raises In New Contract Health officer Dr. Sundari R. Mase made the announcement this morning, and the new order runs from January 12 to February 11, unless extended or amended. But many said they were coping with the measures, with the timing during the slower winter season working in their favor. Even cities that provide parks and trails for people to exercise and stay fit suffered worsening mental health during the pandemic. (Huntsberry, 7/11), The Wall Street Journal: Health officials preparing to broaden the reach of a national mental-health crisis line are working to strengthen an overstretched network of call centers that didnt connect with about one in six callers in recent years, a Wall Street Journal data review showed.

Pittsburg Air Quality Unhealthy And At Times Hazardous; Residents Urged To Stay Indoors No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. Vista Community Clinic Launches Mobile Wellness Vehicle Man Died At Santa Rita Jail After Being Denied Medications, San Francisco Chronicle: Health officials reported over 43,000 new cases on Monday. (Rodgers, 7/11), San Francisco Chronicle: Nathan Solis is a Metro reporter covering breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. He spent 17 years as a priest in exile. Thirty-six months. Wittmershaus said the health order allows outdoor events with more than 100 people if attendees from different cohorts are socially distanced. Starbucks Closing Some Stores, Citing Safety Concerns In Certain Cafes Congress cannot only fix a third of the problem the pandemic created, the letter reads.

Annual Ranking Of Fittest U.S. Cities Finds Worsening Mental Health The Biden administration announced this morning that it would buy 3.2 million doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, which is expected to soon receive authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, according to a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) news release. Some are already rescheduling events while others are working on doing so, he said. Gavin Newsom will send to lawmakers next week. Biden Administration Discussing Covid Boosters For Everyone Sonoma County is not alone in asking its residents to reconsider gatherings for the next few weeks. The return of indoor mask mandates to the Bay Area, regardless of vaccination status, is frustrating some business owners. All Rights Reserved. The financial consequences are pretty substantial considering this is our low season, he said. At Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, a show featuring Cedric the Entertainer was rescheduled from Jan. 15 to March 19, a spokesperson confirmed. There was a phone number; there was a code phrase.

The biggest impact is at the hotel, with about 75 room cancellations for January and February so far. If you dont speak English, they treat you another way. (Scauzillo, 7/11), The Wall Street Journal: It doesnt apply to places of worship, retail stores, malls, fitness centers or regular school instruction. In Sonoma County, local venues are responding to the changes, which were announced Monday, said county communication manager Paul Gullixson. Modesto Bee: The family of a man who died last year at the Santa Rita jail filed a lawsuit against Alameda County Monday, blaming his death on jail staff who they said failed to give him prescriptions he needed for a diagnosed mental illness. Coronavirus pandemic: Timeline of major moments, Map: Every COVID-19 testing site in the Bay Area, Experts call for new COVID vaccine, set expectations for efficacy, Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 'are taking off like wildfire', Stanford doctor explains why people are getting hives post-COVID, 76-year-old Fairfield man arrested in Bay Area cold case homicides, UC Berkeley economist explains CA's 'mystery gas surcharge', Heat wave threatens much of US except the Bay Area, Officers shoot 15-foot pet snake wrapped around man's neck, Google posts Doodle by girl killed in Uvalde school shooting, Mom speaks out about reporting son to police for mass shooting threat, Oakland police looking for man who tried to kidnap 2-year-old, Foster City approves plan to kill up to 100 Canada geese, US reports 1st polio case in nearly a decade, President Biden tests positive for COVID-19, New California law aims to crack down on catalytic converter thefts, Track wildfires across CA with this interactive map, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7, Sonoma County urges residents to stay home amid COVID surge, 'Ridiculous': Bay Area business frustrated with inconsistency as indoor mask mandates return, Long wait time for COVID testing, limited testing supplies add to frustration in North Bay. Black cloths were pulled away, uncovering the steel and concrete artwork beneath, and revealing the words from some of the 240 mostly Latina mothers forcibly sterilized at LAC + USC Medical Center more than 50 years ago: If you speak English, they treat you one way. Santa Rosas Epicenter Sports and Entertainment, a vast entertainment complex that features a sports arena, arcade, restaurant, health club and more, canceled a comedy show scheduled for Friday, and corporate events have also been canceled within the next month, said CFO Brad Bergum.

At Rodney Strong Vineyards in Healdsburg, the new order doesnt have an immediate impact because no events exceeding the gathering limits were scheduled within the 30-day window, said spokesman Christopher OGorman. [SF Chronicle], A post shared by Two Chicks in the Mix (@twochicksinthemix), By submitting your email, you agree to our, The freshest news from the local food world, Sonoma County Shuts Down Large Gatherings but Leaves Restaurants Open, Sign up for the Kellie Hwang is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Somber Artwork Unveiled At LAC + USC Medical Center, An Apology For Coerced Sterilization In 1968-1974

This issue brief documents efforts in eight states that have established new independent commissions or increased the authority of an existing regulatory body to monitor and limit unnecessary growth in health spending. Multiple suspects sought after 4 people are shot in downtown L.A. Californians can soon use cryptocurrencies to donate to state and local candidates, Northern California brush fire grows to nearly 90 acres, destroys at least one structure, Authorities seize 228 alleged cockfighting roosters, 500 pounds of marijuana in Antelope Valley. US Buys 3.2 Million Doses Of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine They see what is happening in our community.. As a result, the CDPH Indicated that the earliest a vaccinated would be mandated for schools is July 1, 2023. Testing supplies are limited, the county is anticipating three times as many hospitalizations as this time last year, and the surge is disproportionately impacting the Latinx community. After California voters approved marijuana legalization in 2016, development agreements were touted as a way for the county to take in revenue from approved cannabis businesses and use the funding to shut down illegal marijuana grows. Health officials in the eight other Bay Area counties say they dont intend to follow suit with any new restrictions, counting on the regions high vaccination rates to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed. The Santa Rosa Teachers Association said it backed Sonoma Countys effort to mitigate coronavirus spread with the new limits.

Sonoma County officials also recommended that all residents shelter in place during the 30 days and avoid contact with those outside their households. Weve been at this for nearly two years now.

KQED: But it specifically excludes restaurants, as well as stores, malls, and other places of business. The Vista Community Clinic is taking more health and wellness services on the road. Man Died At Santa Rita Jail After Being Denied Medications Small businesses has already been struggling these past 2 years., Two Chicks in the Mix, the popular online bakery, has found a permanent location in a new building at 1919 Market Street, according to the SF Chronicle. Copyright 2022 KGO-TV. Sonoma County health officials have enacted a 30-day ban on large gatherings in response to a dramatic spike in coronavirus infections. He pointed to the Santa Rosa Symphony, which he said had begun scaling back some of its performances this week in response to staff shortages and COVID concerns. US Says Hospitals Must Provide Abortions In Cases Of Emergency (Carlson, 7/11), Bay Area News Group: Stanislaus Leaders Are Poised To Put Cannabis Tax On Ballot, Bay Area News Group: The organization, which provides health care services in North County, is launching a new mobile wellness vehicle to broaden services and expand access. Vaccines remain one of the most effective tools to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, and to limit the severity of cases that develop. Stanislaus County leaders could vote Tuesday to put a cannabis tax on the November ballot to replace development agreements with licensed cannabis businesses. On Monday, California reached a new milestone in the pandemic: More than 6 million cumulative coronavirus cases have been reported, according to data compiled by The Times. National suicide prevention hotlines are bracing for an influx of calls when the new, shorter number 988 launches Saturday. We are keeping the total indoor headcount to well under 50, he wrote in an email. For much of the pandemic, the only silver lining to coming down with a case of COVID-19 was that you likely wouldn't catch it again for a while (though there isn't exactly a definitive answer on how long that period immunity typically lasts). Munis long-delayed Central Subway has had another setback. Roughly 17,000 registered nurses at University of California health systems, including those at UC Davis, voted to ratify a labor contract that provides wage increases of 16% across the board over three years, their union announced Monday. Scientists warn that the omicron subvariant may evade immunity from vaccines and previous infection. If approved, it will be the fourth COVID-19 vaccine available to US adults. The order, which lasts from Wednesday until Feb. 11, prohibits private or public gatherings of 50 or more people indoors, or more than 100 people outdoors, in spaces including auditoriums, arenas, wedding venues, conference rooms or meeting halls. Testing positivity in Sonoma County is at its highest since the start of the pandemic. People in the area should avoid going in and out of their homes in order to prevent bad air from getting indoors, the county said, adding that mask use is not an effective substitute for staying indoors in a space with filtered air. (Galbraith, 7/11), San Gabriel Valley Tribune: The county of roughly half a million residents, saw a peak of 104 hospitalizations in January 2020. This story was updated Jan. 12 to correct the rescheduled date of Cedric the Entertainers show at Graton Resort & Casino. (Alltucker, 7/12), San Francisco Chronicle: Sonoma Countys new 30-day pandemic ban on large gatherings, a bid to stem the omicron variants rapid spread, has shaken up the schedules of event and wedding venues, theaters and wineries countywide.

Under the new health order, large gatherings of more than 50 people will be banned, along with outdoor gatherings of more than 100 people. The deliberations stem from growing concerns over the potential for a summer Covid surge driven by the more transmissible Omicron subvariant BA.5, as hospitalizations rise nationwide. Despite 78% of Sonoma County residents being fully vaccinated, the spike in new cases does not show any signs of slowing down, according to Sonoma County health officials. A newly obtained sheriffs report indicates that a South Bay bus driver promised last month that there would be some shooting if he was fired for not meeting the Valley Transportation Authoritys vaccine mandate. COVID-19: Cases, Hospitalizations Will Likely Continue To Grow In Riverside County, Coachella Valley Listening to Black Californians These decisions are the right thing to do for our school communities, which in Sonoma County have struggled with distance learning and evolving pandemic-related safety measures, as well as lost days of instruction due to natural disasters over the past five school years, Herrington stated in the release. Annual Ranking Of Fittest U.S. Cities Finds Worsening Mental Health, San Francisco Chronicle: (Collins, 7/11), San Francisco Chronicle: We will remove any comments or commenters that do not follow this commenting policy. We are not the problem," says one frustrated gym owner. COVID-19: Cases, Hospitalizations Will Likely Continue To Grow In Riverside County, Coachella Valley, Los Angeles Daily News: (Anderson, 7/11), San Diego Union-Tribune: Before that, Solis was at the Redding Record Searchlight as a multimedia journalist, where he anchored coverage of the destructive 2017 fires in Northern California. Pittsburg Air Quality Unhealthy And At Times Hazardous; Residents Urged To Stay Indoors, San Gabriel Valley Tribune: Karen L. was 24 and eight weeks pregnant, arriving from Los Angeles. U.S. CDC Plans To Improve International Air Contact Tracing Data Collection, Bay Area News Group: The ban goes into effect during the low season for wineries, which typically dont see weddings, concerts and other events pick up until the spring. Read more from the San Francisco Chronicle and Time. S.F. Gov. Will Help Come Fast Enough? Starbucks Closing Some Stores, Citing Safety Concerns In Certain Cafes, The 2022 CHCF California Health Policy Survey, Black Californians on Racism and Health Care, How Eight States Address Health Care Cost Growth.