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California Extends Indoor Mask Mandate Through February 15
Less than a month after the California Department of Health (CDPH) announced the requirement that all individuals must wear face coverings in all “indoor public settings” regardless of vaccination status through January 15, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced that this mandate will now extend through February 15, 2022 — and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health released a mask mandate of its own. In a January 5 press briefing, Ghaly cited the rising cases
New COVID-19 Guidance in 2022
Though many workplaces slowed down during the holidays, neither COVID-19’s Omicron variant nor the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) took a moment’s rest. Importantly for California employers, on December 30 2021, CDPH issued their guidance interpreting CDC’s December 27th update to their Isolation and Quarantine guidelines. These changes generally shorten quarantine and isolation periods due to scientific findings that COVID-19 tends to spread mainly early on after infection and when
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and Assemblymember Steven Choi Introduce Veterans Cemetery Bill
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and Assemblymember Steven Choi introduced important legislation that would allow the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) to design, develop, and construct a state-operated veterans cemetery in Orange County. AB 1595 would allow CalVet to acquire, study, design, develop, construct, and equip a state-owned and state-operated Southern California Veterans Cemetery in Orange County. Home to former Army, Navy, and Marine bases, and an estimated 104,949 veterans,
City of Fullerton Names Jeff Collier as Acting City Manager
The Fullerton City Council has recommended Jeff Collier to serve as Acting City Manager upon Steve Danley’s departure and until a permanent replacement is selected. The Fullerton City Council wishes to thank Mr. Danley for his service to the city during his interim assignment. “We are grateful to Mr. Danley for leading our community over the last several months,” says Mayor Jung. “His experience and knowledge kept Fullerton steady during this time of transition. We congratulate and wish him all the
Trash Services To Resume in Fullerton
The City of Fullerton is pleased to announce that the strike affecting Republic Services trash collection service has concluded. As a result, trash collection service throughout Fullerton will resume in full beginning tomorrow (Friday), December 17, 2021. Specific details for resumption of services for residential customers: For Thursday (December 16) pickup customers, your pickup will occur either on Friday, December 17, or Saturday, December 18.For Friday (December 17) pickup customers, your pickup
Maple School Teacher Awarded Region 11 California League of Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year
Veronica Krause, a 3rd grade teacher at Maple School awarded the Region 11 California League of Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year. Ms. Krause was nominated for her devotion and dedication to her students and her ability to make a difference. This award is granted to a teacher who exemplifies educational excellence and has made significant efforts to implement elements of educational reform. The California League of Schools Educator of the Year award is given annually to California elementary,
