Between March and June, there were 832 recorded incidents against Asian Americans in the state.
Higher density areas have seen the most spread. But residents in rural areas are at greatest risk for health complications.
The county will issue subpoenas to get residents to cooperate with contact tracing efforts.
Two people have been charged with a hate crime after defacing a “Black Lives Matter” street mural outside the Contra Costa County Courthouse.
The Grand Jury says Humboldt County's program needs greater transparency and efficiency.
Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris defied a Los Angeles County public health order on July 4 that banned firework displays.
"Instead of a balanced approach carefully evaluating how the cannabis industry would be compatible... the board simply opened the floodgates," the Grand Jury said.
Public health officers must feel safe to do their jobs.
There are 12 statewide measures on the ballot Nov 3, including some with direct implications for local government.
State and local law enforcement agencies will now be able to utilize state-licensed cannabis testing labs under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
State health officials released guidelines last week for the reopening of theme parks.
Cities and counties can no longer exclude certain employees from CalPERS pensions under a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.