Santa Clara County Local News: COVID-19

Far from “defunding” the police, cities are hiking pay and bonuses for new cops.

Positive tests are at their highest since the 2022 winter surge. But experts say there’s no cause for alarm.

50 percent more complaints of retaliation were filed last year compared to pre-pandemic numbers

Santa Cruz legislator John Laird authored the bill to let public boards operate under pandemic-era rules.

Community colleges roll out light shows, splashy billboards and other marketing gimmicks.

As pandemic renter protections end, a spike in homelessness will likely follow, data shows.

Coverage through state health insurance exchange will rise almost 10 percent.

State Supreme Court says "burden on employers" outweighs damage from viral illness.

The county also plans to train staff at local schools and nonprofit organizations about vaccination requirements to attend public schools.

Judge Evette Pennypacker ruled that Calvary Chapel San Jose is liable to pay the fines and interest after the church held indoor services and other gatherings and did not require attendees to wear a face covering.