ABC 7/KGO-TV: The EDD is about to sweep clean the backlog of claims - and pay thousands of unemployed workers who've been waiting weeks and months for benefits. The plan has met with joy and a bit of skepticism. Several state lawmakers applauded the EDD's plan. "It's a huge relief that people across the board are finally getting help, finally getting their money," said State Senator Josh Becker.
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Palo Alto Online: All of us are in a position to make our lives better by returning to health. Part of our journey back to normal after this lengthy disruption in our lives is to take care of ourselves...As more and more of us get vaccinated, we can speed the progress toward a post-pandemic world. Your local health care provider was there for you before the pandemic and is awaiting your return now.
San Mateo Daily Journal: The Big Lift, a collective project focused on improving literacy among San Mateo County children, received $1 million in state funding to support its various programs that it has continued through the pandemic.
Canary Media: Pending legislation in California, Senate Bill 68 introduced by Sen. Josh Becker (D), would direct funds to lower the consumer cost to switch from gas to electric appliances and provide subsidies to cover the costs of panel upgrades.
\San Mateo Daily Journal: “The City of Pacifica is also immensely grateful for Assemblymember Mullin’s and Sen. Becker’s joint request for funding in the state budget for the Pacifica Pier repair project,’’ Mayor Sue Beckmeyer said in a statement. “State funding will help restore the closed portion, and replace many other sections of deteriorating railing, to ensure the pier remains open and can continue to be available for all visitors to enjoy.”
San Francisco Chronicle: Underscoring how hard it is to reach the California agency responsible for unemployment benefits, the state Assembly authorized its 80 members to add two full-time staff members dedicated to helping constituents communicate with the Employment Development Department, following a similar move by the state Senate a few months ago…State Sen. Josh Becker, D-Menlo Park, said the real game-changer in interacting with EDD is that the agency now has dedicated a full-time liaison to work with his office...
Patch.com: "Water is a precious essential resource...With San Mateo and Santa Clara counties now included in the Governor's emergency drought proclamation, we all must take steps to ensure we are conserving water and doing our utmost to further water resilience," Senator Becker said.
San Mateo Daily Journal: San Mateo County was added to the governor’s drought proclamation and officials here are urging water conservation efforts especially as parts of the Bay Area face extreme heat and wildfire season. “Water is a precious essential resource. With San Mateo and Santa Clara counties now included in the governor’s emergency drought proclamation, we all must take steps to ensure we are conserving water and doing our utmost to further water resilience,” state Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, said in an email.