University of California San Francisco researchers believe at least seven different COVID-19 lineages made their way into California. Genome detectives using a method called "Genomic epidemiology," tracked the virus evolution and spread in Northern California from late January to mid-March 2020. Samples from 36 patients spanning nine counties and the Grand...
Why One County Might Give $1,000 a Month to Youth Aging out of Foster Care
When Dontae Lartigue left foster care right before his 19th birthday in 2009, finding housing in Santa Clara County was one of his biggest obstacles. He struggled to find places he could afford on his $12 an hour wages at Walmart, and with a limited income and no rental history,...
6-Year-Old Among 3 Killed in Gilroy Festival Shooting
GILROY — A 6-year-old boy described by his grandmother as always kind and happy was one of three people killed and at least 15 others injured when a gunman heard to be "really angry" opened fire during the closing moments of the Gilroy Garlic Festival. Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee...
Hurtado’s Bill Aims To Reduce Suicide in California
When Brandy Lidbeck was 10 years old, her mom killed herself. "It was incredibly devastating," said Lidbeck, the program coordinator for Survivors of Suicide Loss. For years, Lidbeck felt alone, ashamed and embarrassed. She constantly wondered if she bore any responsibility. "You are always questioning what if I did this or what if...