Solano County to test first responders and medical personnel this week – FEMA delivers 2500 test kits

Solano County says 88 have COVID-19; testing to begin for first responders on Wednesday Vallejo Times-Herald, by John Glidden, April 6, 2020 Solano County reported 15 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, bringing the county’s total number of Novel Coronavirus cases to 88. Officials began posting data on the number of cases in each Solano County … Continue reading Solano County to test first responders and medical personnel this week – FEMA delivers 2500 test kits

Under Cover of Pandemic, Fossil Fuel Interests Unleash Lobbying Frenzy

DeSmogBlog, by Dana Drugmand, April 2, 2020 Thousands of Americans are dying, millions have filed for unemployment, and frontline health care workers are risking their lives as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the U.S. In the midst of this crisis, the fossil fuel industry, particularly the oil and gas sector, has been actively seeking both financial relief and … Continue reading Under Cover of Pandemic, Fossil Fuel Interests Unleash Lobbying Frenzy

Contra Costa County reporting coronavirus cases by city – Solano County has yet to do so

By Roger Straw, April 5 2020 [UPDATE: On Monday April 6, Solano County released new information showing cases by cities, but detailing only the three largest cities in Solano.  Smaller cities like Benicia are still in the dark.  See COVID-19 in Solano County – 15 new cases over the weekend, curve continues up, partial city … Continue reading Contra Costa County reporting coronavirus cases by city – Solano County has yet to do so

Highlights from Gov. Newsom’s presser – Testing and more

Around the Capitol, by Scott Lay, The Nooner for April 5, 2020 (excerpt) COVID-19 NUMBERS ON APRIL 5: California cases: 13,962 confirmed (+11.2% from yesterday) California fatalities:  321 confirmed (+14.6% from yesterday) NOTES FROM GOV. NEWSOM’S PRESSER: “California is getting some recognition for all that we are doing, but we can do better.” — Gov. … Continue reading Highlights from Gov. Newsom’s presser – Testing and more