The state announced a new grant program last week to help communities that have been hurt by the War on Drugs.
Before testing the waters, Riverside officials want to determine how the state would respond.
Shasta County has rescinded a public health order requiring all health care workers to receive a flu vaccine this year.
But the positivity rate is declining.
As Orange County schools resume in-person learning, health officials say reporting of any outbreaks in schools will be left up to individual districts.
One of the bills will remove barriers for counties that wish to implement California's court-ordered outpatient statute, Laura's Law.
California has passed an important milestone.
Sonoma County is likely to see a recorded increase in coronavirus tests and a decrease in the local positivity rate as county health services alters the way it tracks coronavirus cases.
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.