California officials say short supplies are getting in the way of a widespread inoculation campaign. But Governor Newsom says some counties could begin easing restrictions in coming weeks.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

(Photo: Ken Towns receives a first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from UC Davis Health on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Sacramento, Calif. - AP Photo/Noah Berger, Pool)

The original creators of a new statewide Ethnic Studies Curriculum say the state has revised it in a way that it is no longer true to the mission of Ethnic Studies, and no longer centers on the voices and stories of marginalized racial groups.

Story by Sarah Mizes-Tan.

Actor Kevin Sorbo and other conservatives spread the false claim that California did not verify signatures on mail-in ballots in November, but will do so for the Newsom recall effort. PolitiFact California rated that Pants On Fire.

Story by Chris Nichols.

The 2021 AARP Community Challenge Grant program launches today, taking applications from cities and civic groups that need funding for quick-action projects to improve livability in Golden State communities.

Story by Suzanne Potter.

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The number of Black and Latinx Californians receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is low, compared to the prevalence of these residents among priority groups and in the general state population.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

(Photo: A nurse applies a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site at The Forum Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. - AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Dental health experts are speaking out during February in honor of Children's Dental Health Month about the importance of home preventive care during the pandemic.

Story by Suzanne Potter.

Backers of a bill introduced this week in the California Legislature say it would improve the state’s aid-in-dying law to make it available to more people and end the sunset clause.

Story by Suzanne Potter.

A bill introduced in the state Senate would allow all public school kids to get free meals regardless of family income or circumstances.

Story by Ed Fletcher.

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Governor Gavin Newsom says the South African coronavirus variant has been detected in two California counties.

Story by Mike Haggerty.

GOP Minority Leader and Calif. Rep. Kevin McCarthy greatly exaggerated the estimated number of jobs that could be lost if the national minimum wage is raised to $15 per hour. PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols discussed McCarthy’s claim.

Story by Chris Nichols.

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Californians can now bet on how much water will cost them down the line by using a new financial tool called a water futures market. But farmers and advocates alike are raising questions about how effective it might be.

Story by Nina Sparling.