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Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
Many in Fresno County can’t afford a free COVID-19 test. Why it’s complicated and dangerous
Lea este artículo en español. On Sept. 9, a mobile testing site rolled up to Huron Middle School in the 7,000-person rural city 50 miles south of Fresno. In four hours, only four people showed up for free COVID-19 testing. At five other coronavirus testing events organized by the Fresno County Health Department that month in […]
Wed, Nov 25, 2020 10:37 am
As pandemic aid ends, California families face brutal new year
An estimated 750,000 Californians are set to lose federal unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, and 2.1 million could lose their homes weeks later when a statewide eviction moratorium lifts.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020 5:30 am
Hope on the way: Here’s what you need to know about California’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
As California faces a surge in coronavirus cases, vaccines may be weeks away with three drug companies reporting promising results.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020 5:30 am
Navigating the transition between K-12 and higher education – virtually
Disconnects between K-12 and higher education data systems can lead students to have their college eligibility determined incorrectly; here’s a solution.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020 5:25 am
Despite the distancing, making a connection this holiday could save a life
As we experience the holidays in the time of COVID-19, let’s keep the most vulnerable in mind and remember that suicide is preventable.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020 5:20 am
Esperanza en camino: esto es lo que necesita saber sobre el plan de vacuna COVID-19 de California
A medida que California enfrenta un aumento en los casos de coronavirus, las vacunas pueden estar a unas semanas de distancia y tres compañías farmacéuticas informan resultados prometedores.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020 3:50 am
A medida que termina la ayuda financiera por la pandemia, las familias de California enfrentarán un año nuevo brutal
Se estima que 750.000 californianos perderán los beneficios federales por desempleo el día después de Navidad, y 2,1 millones podrían perder sus hogares semanas después cuando se levante la moratoria de desalojo en todo el estado.
Wed, Nov 25, 2020 1:59 am
Muchos en el condado de Fresno no pueden pagar una prueba de COVID-19 gratuita. Por qué es complicado y peligroso
Read this article in English. El 9 de septiembre, un sitio de pruebas móvil llegó a Huron Middle School en la ciudad rural de 7,000 personas a 50 millas al sur de Fresno. En cuatro horas, solo cuatro personas se presentaron para la prueba gratuita de COVID-19. En otros cinco eventos de pruebas de coronavirus organizados […]
Wed, Nov 25, 2020 1:11 am
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