Why we need a nationwide family leave policy
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Here are the most recent stories reported by CALmatters' team of journalists:
Omicron slammed California’s workforce. Was there another way?
Tighter mask rules and increased vaccination rates could have made a difference, but omicron was going to be a problem no matter what. In response to worker shortages, the Newsom administration has made it easier for schools to hire subs, requested $8 million to address health care staffing issues and more.
Fri, Jan 28, 2022 5:30 am
The omicron effect: What happens when city halls and state agencies close their doors?
Hampered by worker illnesses and pandemic restrictions, government offices are getting creative. Obtaining building permits, paying bills and other services have moved online. But what about residents who don’t have computer access?
Fri, Jan 28, 2022 5:25 am
California EDD besieged with more fraud attempts
The Employment Development Department says it suspects 98% of the 27,000 medical providers associated with disability claims are fraudulent.
Fri, Jan 28, 2022 5:00 am
¿La escasez de trabajadores sociales, podría bloquear la estrategia para indigentes en California?
En resumen El agotamiento y COVID están causando que los trabajadores de servicios para personas sin hogar de California se vayan. Los bajos aumentos dificultan la contratación de nuevas personas. Pero son esenciales para los planes del estado para reducir la crisis con las personas con falta de vivienda. Read this article in English. A mediados […]
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:40 am
En la calle: la oleada de Omicron pone a prueba a las agencias policiales de California
En resumen Desde que comenzó el aumento de casos de omicron en diciembre, algunas agencias policiales más pequeñas se han visto obligadas a aumentar las horas extra, reducir los servicios y redirigir las llamadas que no son de emergencia a portales en línea. Read this article in English. Las llamadas fueron constantes. Los oficiales estaban enfermos. […]
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:37 am
La batalla por las reglas de vacunas para niños se reaviva en California
En resumen Los legisladores quieren crear mandatos de vacunación más estrictos, especialmente para los niños. Anticipan una lucha especialmente encarnizada en los próximos meses. Read this article in English. Los legisladores de California están reavivando una fuerte pelea sobre los requisitos de vacunación infantil con proyectos de ley que exigirían las vacunas COVID-19, eliminarían la exención […]
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:32 am
On the street: Omicron surge strains California police agencies
Since the surge began in December, some smaller law enforcement agencies have been forced to increase overtime, reduce services and reroute non-emergency calls to online portals.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:30 am
California should lead on health technology assessment
An institute of health technology assessment could measure the value of medical treatments to eliminate wasteful spending.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:30 am
Will worker shortage disrupt California homeless strategy?
Burnout and COVID is causing California homeless service workers to leave. Low pay makes it difficult to recruit new ones. But they're essential to the state's plans to reduce homelessness.
Thu, Jan 27, 2022 5:30 amStay informed.
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