Excelsior District resident Yeimy Moreno says she could face eviction if protections are not extended. She lives in an $865-a-month studio apartment in the Excelsior with her husband and two children. Her income as a health outreach worker has dropped significantly. Her husband, who cleans office buildings, has been able to continue collecting a paycheck, although she said it’s likely he will be laid off in the coming weeks. … [Read more...] about California eviction moratorium set to expire with rent coming due at end of month
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Newsom’s pandemic ban on indoor church services upheld by federal court
Newsom’s orders have allowed houses of worship in Trinity, Mariposa and Alpine counties to hold services for up to 25% of their capacity, to a maximum of 100 people, and in Sierra County for up to 50% of capacity or 200 people. Groceries and other retailers have similar percentage limits but no maximum numbers for attendance, and religious services are entitled to equal treatment, Wardlaw said. … [Read more...] about Newsom’s pandemic ban on indoor church services upheld by federal court
Cashless Ban: New Jersey Requires Businesses To Accept Cash
“I think a ban on cash is discriminatory. It marginalizes the poor, marginalizes young people who haven’t established credit yet. People prefer to pay in cash, and people who don’t want every aspect of life notated by a credit card company, right down to a stick of gum,” Moriarty said. … [Read more...] about Cashless Ban: New Jersey Requires Businesses To Accept Cash
Mexico’s President Says He Has Tested Positive for COVID
— Andrés Manuel (@lopezobrador_) January 25, 2021 Lopez Obrador, 67, has long been criticized for not setting an example of prevention in public. He has rarely been seen wearing a mask and continued to keep up a busy travel schedule taking commercial flights. … [Read more...] about Mexico’s President Says He Has Tested Positive for COVID
Mexico’s president tests positive for COVID-19
He has also resisted locking down the economy, noting the devastating effect it would have on so many Mexicans who live day to day, despite that the country has registered nearly 150,000 COVID-19 deaths and more than 1.7 million infections. Last week, the country registered its highest levels of infections and deaths to date. … [Read more...] about Mexico’s president tests positive for COVID-19