California oversight of nursing homes called ‘befuddling,’ ‘broken’

[An abbreviated portion of this excellent CalMatters report appeared in the April 6 edition of the Vallejo Times-Herald]CalMatters, by Jocelyn Wiener, April 6, 2021 A CalMatters investigation reveals an opaque licensing process for California nursing homes, rife with indecision and contradictions. Officials have let the state’s largest nursing home owner and his companies operate 18 … Continue reading California oversight of nursing homes called ‘befuddling,’ ‘broken’

Solano is only Bay Area county remaining in red tier

Newsom shares date for state’s full reopening; three Bay Area counties move to orange tier San Francisco Business Times, By Alex Barreira, Apr 6, 2021 After 31 weeks, an end to the tier system is in sight: Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday that the state plans to remove most of coronavirus restrictions on June 15 … Continue reading Solano is only Bay Area county remaining in red tier

Video: Benicia, Vallejo in news report on Solano’s tier assignment and increase in cases among young people

As much of the Bay Area moves into orange tier, Solano County will remain in red KTVU FOX 2, By Debora Villalon, April 6, 2021 Solano County still in red, some concerned of slipping back to purple No one wants to see a return to the purple tier, but many in Solano County are concerned … Continue reading Video: Benicia, Vallejo in news report on Solano’s tier assignment and increase in cases among young people

CORRECTION: Benicia Vaccine Clinic Thursday April 8 ok for ages 50 and over

By Roger Straw, April 5, 2021 Good news for those age 50+ The City of Benicia sent out an email announcement this morning stating that the Thursday’s vaccine clinic is for those age 50+.  A previous announcement indicated the vaccine would initially be for those 60+, and if there are still reservation openings, the clinic … Continue reading CORRECTION: Benicia Vaccine Clinic Thursday April 8 ok for ages 50 and over