California coronavirus hospitalizations could surge in next month
California has begun to see concerning upticks in coronavirus data after a sustained period of decline, the state’s top health official said Friday, urging people to renew efforts to prevent spread.
California nail salons permitted to reopen statewide, even in most restrictive counties
Nail salons in California were given the green light to reopen indoor operations on Tuesday, according to State Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly.
Gov. Gavin Newsom grapples with fires, virus and 2-week pause on new unemployment claims
California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave his regular address on Monday as state firefighters were still battling wildfires, California’s death count from the coronavirus surpassed 15,000 and a weekend announcement that the state will not accept new unemployment claims for the next two weeks so that they can "reset" the mounting backlog of cases.
California to halt unemployment claims for 2 weeks
Officials say California will not accept new unemployment claims for the next two weeks as the state works to prevent fraud and reduce a backlog as more than 2 million people are out of work statewide during the coronavirus pandemic.
Newsom: Nothing blocking Pac-12 from starting football
Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday there aren't any state coronavirus restrictions preventing the Pac-12 Conference -- including USC and UCLA -- from playing football, potentially accelerating a return to action on the gridiron.
California fitness centers sue state over virus closures
California fitness centers have filed a lawsuit alleging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus unfairly target the industry and are demanding they be allowed to reopen.
First round of California 'Project Homekey' grants sent out; project aims to fund homeless housing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said the state will start award Project Homekey grants to local governments to house homeless people.
Coronavirus outbreak at Fairfield assisted living facility; employee says proper protocols not followed
Off-camera, one health care worker at Parkrose told KTVU that proper protocols were not followed, leading to the outbreak.
California’s typical turnaround time for coronavirus tests drops to less than 2 days
Test results now are available from laboratories within 1.3 days on average, down from the five- to seven business days that officials commonly reported last month.
Family files claim against California prison system after man dies of COVID-19 at San Quentin
The claim was brought by the children and mother of Daniel Ruiz, 61, one of at least 27 prisoners and staff who have died from COVID-19 at San Quentin. The family alleges that Ruiz was wrongfully and unconstitutionally killed.
California's rate of coronavirus infections continue to drop
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
Governor Newsom signs legislation aimed at helping small businesses
We all know that small businesses have taken a huge hit during the pandemic. Now, Governor Newsom has signed a trio of bills aimed at helping them.
Newsom aims to help small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
A total of 44% of businesses in California are feeling like they may soon be forced to close. "That's a jaw-dropping percentage," Newsom said.
More Orange County businesses reopening with modifications after moving into 'red tier'
More businesses including movie theaters, places of worship, gyms, and dine-in restaurants will be allowed to reopen with modifications in Orange County, state officials announced Tuesday.
Claims of fraud multiply at California EDD
FOX 11 brought you a story on Tuesday about apparent fraud involving the Employment Development Department and that got the attention of some of our viewers.
Newsom: Struggling California homeowners, renters hit hard by pandemic protected through Feb. 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced he has expanded protection for California renters and homeowners facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic through February 1, 2021.
Nancy Pelosi confirms she got hair done indoors in San Francisco
Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.
EDD payment fraud suspected in California
If you have not received your unemployment money, it may have ended up in someone else’s mailbox.
California lawmakers pass eviction relief bill amid coronavirus pandemic
Californians who haven’t paid their rent since March 1 because of the coronavirus could stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31 under a bill the state Legislature passed late Monday — one day before statewide eviction protections are set to expire.
California legislators to vote on emergency bill to block evictions
California's legislators will vote Monday on a compromise emergency bill to block evictions across the state when a moratorium expires on Sept. 1.