January was the first time Maria Moore saw her husband’s face in 10 months. Moore’s husband Michael is currently serving two life sentences for double murder at California Men’s Colony (CMC), a state correctional facility in San Luis Obispo County. When the pandemic hit, she could not call or visit him and her letters frequently […]
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Shots for Shows: Local venues advocate for COVID-19 vaccinations through live music
The Fremont Theater’s “Shots for Shows” campaign gave the chance for people to unite over live music in a unique way during the COVID-19 pandemic — through getting vaccinated. Both first-time COVID-19 vaccine recipients and those returning for their second dose were offered tickets to musical shows at one of their two venues, The Fremont […]
California keeps stricter COVID-19 mask mandate despite new CDC guidelines
On May 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eased masking guidelines for fully-vaccinated people. However, California plans to keep stricter masking requirements in place until the state’s economy is fully reopened on June 15. This is the proposed date that Governor Gavin Newsom plans to fully reopen California’s economy by ending capacity […]
Cal Poly now providing single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine in University Union
Starting today, May 11, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available to everyone 18 and older at the Cal Poly University Union’s Rite Aid Clinic. According to an email from the Cal Poly Emergency Operations Center, the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available May 11-15 and May 20-June 5. In addition, […]
CDC updates COVID-safe activities for fully vaccinated people
New guidance released from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) on Monday lessens restrictions for people who have been fully vaccinated. The guidance states that fully vaccinated people can visit other fully vaccinated people indoors without masks or physical distancing. Fully vaccinated people can also visit with unvaccinated but low-risk people from a single household […]