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Maui County officials sent alerts to cellphones, television and radio stations, but it is unclear if it was before widespread power, cellular outages
San Francisco Fire Department Chief Jeanine Nicholson presented regulators 55 written reports of the robotaxis interfering with emergency response
Judge: Inmate’s constitutional rights against cruel and unusual punishment may have been violated after officials repeatedly scheduled his execution
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Mayor Eric Garcetti joins a growing list of officials now advocating for facial covering when out in public
State Rep. Bob Glanzer’s illness — which has now infected several members of his family, tragically killing one — is a stark reminder that rural communities are not immune to the pandemic
Low-income families in NYC often reside in tight quarters, with multiple families under one roof, making it far more likely these residents will ultimately contract COVID-19
The biggest chunk of money for local governments and nonprofits will pay for new medical facilities for testing and treatment
These findings complicate efforts to gain control of the pandemic and reinforce the importance of social distancing and other measures designed to stop the spread
The digital divide that disproportionately affects rural areas, African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans on tribal lands is now more burdensome than ever
The League of California Cities has asked the governor to allow cities more flexibility in the weeks ahead when it comes to complying with public records requests
Financial hardship and social isolation are known triggers for suicidal thoughts and actions, leading many public health experts to fear a significant uptick in the months to come
Advocates for the homeless have taken to social media to express outrage over the plan
The son of a county commissioner turned state legislator, and a staunch defender of the underdog, State Rep. Isaac Robinson died Sunday due to COVID-19. He was 44.