As of March 2nd, Santa Clara County Health Officer directed that persons indoors are no longer required to wear masks. It is still recommended that people wear masks and that businesses and governmental entities continue to require masking. Learn More.
As of March 7th, Santa Clara County will require all personnel in higher-risk settings such as nursing, healthcare delivery, and correctional facilities to obtain COVID-19 boosters when eligible. A small number of exempted individuals will still need to submit negative test results on a regular basis to remain employed in these settings. Learn more.
CA Authority to Set Car Emissions Rules Restored
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Biden administration has restored the State of California’s authority to set its own greenhouse gas emissions standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate. This decision reverses a roll-back of auto emissions regulations by the previous administration that would also have prohibited other states from adopting stricter emissions standards set forth and modeled by California in order to protect the environment. Learn more.
"Tobacco, Vaping, and Ash Kickers" on Breathe TV
Learn about “Tobacco, Vaping, and Ash Kickers” on a March episode of Breathe California TV. Host Terry Trumbull interviews Jason Cross, a Breathe California Health Educator, who specializes in tobacco cessation through our signature Ash Kickers program and in educating students about vaping, asthma, cannabis use, and other lung health concerns in San Mateo county. Watch now.
Save Energy AND the Environment!
Help support California’s renewable energy goals! On the Time-of-Use (Peak Pricing 4-9 p.m. Every Day) rate plan, @pacificgasandelectric electricity prices are lower 19 hours a day when demand is lower and renewable energy is more readily available. Visit pge.com/TOUeveryday to learn if a Time-of-Use rate plan is right for your household
