Fringe, radical extremists are targeting public health officers across California and the nation. Dr. Pan talks to Dr. Chris Farnitano, the Contra Costa Health Officer, about threats of violence and harassment he has gotten on the “Putting the Public Into Health” podcast.
Riverside is one of 11 counties being closely monitored by state health officials.
Sheriff's departments and police departments, as well as a small city mayor, say they won't enforce the order.
The EO may take pressure off some county health officers and city officials who have faced harassment and intimidation over local face mask policies.
The number of public health officers in California that have resigned amid public pressure has risen to seven.
California has recorded a surge in hate crimes against Asian Americans over the past three months.
County News has written extensively about the resistance to face mask orders.
A new rift has been opened up between L.A. County leaders and Sheriff Alex Villanueva. This time, the disagreement is over the sheriff’s department’s budget.
