Victoria Colliver
POLITICO
Oakland, CA, United States
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Gavin Newsom makes another unorthodox play on abortion
The governor has trolled his red-state counterparts over abortion, immigration and crime. Now, the first California TV ad of his reelection campaign asks voters to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution. → Read More
California lawmakers retreat from vaccine fight
Until recently, the state looked ready to reprise its familiar role on vaccine requirements. → Read More
California to debate mandating Covid vaccines at all workplaces
The bill would require workers to show proof of vaccination. → Read More
The left strikes out on single-payer — even in liberal California
The bill's failure to get a vote in the Legislature was a blow to the party's left wing. → Read More
What the 14th Century Plague Tells Us About How Covid Will Change Politics
Regions hit hardest by the Black Death in Europe looked more democratic centuries later. What does that mean for society coming out of this pandemic? → Read More
Walkouts and strikes hit hospitals in pandemic hot spots
There have been at least 30 strikes of health care workers so far this year, according to a tracker from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. → Read More
Newsom makes big announcements that are light on details
Some of Gov. Newsom’s goals, like a much-trumpeted effort to expand parental leave to six months, remain nearly as distant as the day they made headlines. → Read More
Covid anger drives recall election targeting 3 San Francisco school leaders
It serves as the latest reminder that voters are in a foul mood after a prolonged period of Covid-19 impacts on their lives, and it shows the politicized environment that school leaders face. → Read More
California to mandate student Covid vaccines once FDA gives formal approval
Gov. Gavin Newsom made California the first in the nation to announce such a requirement, though it likely won't take effect until mid-2022. → Read More
‘This is freaking ridiculous’: Britney Spears inspires lawmakers to tackle toxic conservatorships
Lawmakers on the left and right are moved to act by the plight of a pop star whom one called a "voice for the voiceless." → Read More
California aims to 'fully reopen' economy by June 15
“With more than 20 million vaccines administered across the state, it is time to turn the page on our tier system and begin looking to fully reopen California’s economy,” Newsom said. → Read More
Locked-down California runs out of reasons for surprising surge
America's most populous state has become one of the nation's worst epicenters for the coronavirus. → Read More
Newsom will apply regional stay-home orders in California based on hospital capacity
Lawmakers were not told if any region has yet reached the threshold for a stay-home requirement. → Read More
California doctors' top brass attended French Laundry dinner with Newsom
The presence of CMA brass could amplify criticisms of the dinner occurring despite coronavirus restrictions. → Read More
California pulls 'emergency brake' in bid to stop unprecedented virus surge
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered widespread closures of indoor operations by Tuesday as the state faces its fastest surge in cases since the pandemic began. → Read More
'Back to feeling blind': How a California data glitch is hampering efforts to control virus spread
County health officials say they have no idea whether their Covid-19 cases are rising or falling due to the state’s ongoing data glitch. → Read More
California requires masks statewide in bid to slow coronavirus spread
The California Department of Public Health released guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in most indoor settings. → Read More
Is it safe to come out? SF Bay Area may provide clues for the nation
As the Bay Area goes, so may go much of the country that has followed its example. → Read More
Local leaders take coronavirus fight into own hands absent federal direction
State and local officials in mostly blue states have been largely taking matters in their own hands, with outcomes that have varied widely → Read More
California resident is first potential community-spread coronavirus case
The patient had not recently traveled to an affected country and was not known to have close contact with someone infected with the virus. → Read More