KQED’s Brian Watt talks to Michael Stanton, public health professor at Cal State East Bay, about the end of Santa Clara County’s mask mandate. Stanton says he’s cautiously optimistic. 

KQED&rsquo;s Brian Watt talks to Michael Stanton, public health professor at Cal State East Bay, about the end of Santa Clara County&rsquo;s mask mandate. Stanton says he&rsquo;s cautiously optimistic.&nbsp;

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As COVID Conditions Remain Stable, Santa Clara County Mask Mandate Ends

KQED newscast for Friday, November 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM

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Fresno County leaders  yesterday approved a controversial mining expansion on California’s second-longest river. That’s despite overwhelming community opposition and warnings from the state’s fish and wildlife agency that it could have catastrophic consequences. (KVPR)

Fresno County leaders&nbsp; yesterday approved a controversial mining expansion on California&rsquo;s second-longest river. That&rsquo;s despite overwhelming community opposition and warnings from the state&rsquo;s fish and wildlife agency that it could have catastrophic consequences. (KVPR)

Fresno Supervisors Greenlight Blast Mine Near San Joaquin River Despite Risks

A fin whale washed ashore at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz Thursday morning.

KAZU’s Erin Malsbury has more from the scene

A fin whale washed ashore at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz Thursday morning. KAZU&rsquo;s Erin Malsbury has more from the scene

As COVID Conditions Remain Stable, Santa Clara County Mask Mandate Ends

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