Expanded state guidelines have added 4.4 million more Californians to vaccine eligibility lists. Now, anyone 16 to 64 years old, with high-risk health conditions such as cancer, pregnancy, and diabetes can get their shot. State health leaders said vaccine supply is still limited so appointment slots are still very competitive.
Trinity County is planning two large vaccination clinics this Friday and Saturday at the Veteran Memorial Hall in Weaverville. Registration is set to open this afternoon on the MyTurn California website. To be eligible, you must be 65 or older, a food and agriculture worker, or have a chronic health condition.
Chico City Council is set to meet today and will tackle two major issues – shelter beds for the homeless and challenging the state takeover of the needle distribution jurisdiction. Also, on the agenda, moving forward with a project to charge for parking in Upper Bidwell Park.