Covid-19: South County remains a hotspot
South County continues to be a local hotspot for the Covid-19 illness, as the region’s case rate per 100,000 residents continues to outpace other cities in Santa Clara County.
New Cal-OSHA rules allow vaccinated workers to forego masks
Fully vaccinated workers will no longer be required to wear a mask regardless of whether their co-workers are unvaccinated following new guidance Thursday from the state's workplace safety agency.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted to...
SCC Exec: ‘Vigorous’ statewide quarantine preferred over mere warnings
While the vaccine brought a glimmer of hope to a dark season, California’s coronavirus surge continues its record-shattering onslaught, with more than 45,000 new cases and 260 deaths in just the past day.
Bay Area stay-home order extended indefinitely
Local business owners and city officials are bracing again for a prolonged stay-at-home order, which was indefinitely extended by state officials over the weekend as the Bay Area’s hospital capacity remains dangerously low.
Officials urge Covid-19 vaccines for youngest children
With the first day of school rapidly approaching and Covid-19 circulating at a high rate, health officials are urging parents to get their youngest vaccinated against the virus.
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 5...
Santa Clara County: Covid case rate jumps among unvaccinated
The rate of positive Covid-19 cases among the unvaccinated in Santa Clara County is about 25.3 per 100,000 residents, according to a new data dashboard released this week by county officials.
By contrast, fully vaccinated residents are testing positive at a rate of 6.8 cases...
Health officials hope to increase Covid-19 testing numbers
The more people who get tested for Covid-19, the more accurately county health officials can track the spread of the virus.
Perhaps more important to the average citizen, the increase in testing means a better chance more businesses and activities can resume.
But it takes everyone...
White House extends FEMA aid to Santa Clara Co.
Cattle ranchers and other residents who lost a combined $26 million in the SCU Lightning Complex fires can now apply for federal aid.
County Still Hopeful It Can Reopen Despite Grim News
The Fourth of July weekend didn’t give Santa Clara County public health officials much to celebrate.
Demand jumps for blood donors
More than two years after the Covid-19 pandemic started, hospitals and medical facilities throughout the region are still “desperate” for blood supplies for their patients, according to an American Red Cross representative. One way that many people, organizations and venues are committed to helping...























