Trends Suggest Plant-Based Eating on the Rise
People are becoming more and more interested in plant-based eating, driven by a desire to do what's best for their health, the environment and farm animals....
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Jan
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Jan
‘Time Will Always Tell’: Doctor Addresses Coronavirus Vaccine Concerns
Dr. Desmond Carson of Lifelong Medical understands why Black people, especially, are reluctant and says "there is a lot of unknown" about the COVID-19 vaccine....
22
Jan
Contra Costa County Wants to Give 1 Million Vaccine Doses by July 4
“There is no higher priority in Contra Costa County than delivering COVID-19 vaccine to as many eligible residents as possible, as quickly as possible," an official said....
15
Jan
Slow COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Called ‘Scandalous’
Medical experts addressed the slow, disorganized distribution of COVID-19 vaccines as well as the skepticism surrounding the vaccine....
13
Jan
Contra Costa Health Services Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Availability, Again
Contra Costa County has expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility twice this week, first opening it to people 75 and older, then lowering the age limit to 65....
06
Jan
With Line Moving, Some Question Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Some Richmond residents worry over side effects and fast development; others say they trust the vaccine to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus....
30
Dec
Newsom Announces Case of COVID-19 Mutation in Conversation with Fauci
Fauci also said the new COVID-19 strain, diagnosed in a Southern Californian, was to be expected and should not have much impact, in a talk with Gov. Newsom....
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Dec
Southern California and San Joaquin Valley to Remain Under Stay-at-Home Order
ICU capacity remains at 0%, and "demand will continue to exceed capacity" in both regions, said California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly....
28
Dec
Newsom Says Stay-at-Home Orders Will Likely Be Extended
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations still on the rise throughout California, regional stay-at-home orders are expected to continue....
18
Dec
Craneway Medical Facilities in Richmond on Standby
Craneway Pavilion was converted into a temporary medical facility in April. It hasn't been used yet, but with ICU capacity way down, it's ready to be put to use....
17
Dec
Cal Safety Workgroup Endorsed COVID Vaccine Ahead of National Rollout
The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has independently studied and approved of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine....
16
Dec
Lie of the Year: The Downplay and Denial of the Coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has been shrouded in conspiracies, unproven or disproven claims, misleading statistics and outright lies about the coronavirus....
10
Dec
Blood Banks Face Deficit Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
Blood donations, already low, have decreased because of the pandemic, spelling trouble for those with sickle cell disease and other at-risk groups....
08
Dec
Urban Forestry Expands Richmond’s Roots, Literally
The environmental justice nonprofit Groundwork Richmond is working to plant thousands of trees to help clean the city's air and lower temperatures. ...
07
Dec
Newsom Announces Statewide Release of COVID-19 Exposure Notification App
The app, which uses a "private, anonymous and secure" process, can help Californians with smartphones find out if they may have been exposed to the coronavirus....
