California plans to release 8,000 inmates early amid COVID-19 prison outbreaks
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin.
Gov. Newsom hopes California schools won’t be delayed by virus
Surging coronavirus cases in California prompted a warning on Wednesday from the nation’s most populous county of a possible delay to classroom instruction in public schools next month — a setback Gov. Gavin Newsom said he hopes to avoid by convincing more people to wear face coverings and stay away from gatherings.
Gov. Newsom: 190 HHS healthcare workers being sent California to bring relief to doctors, nurses
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that California is taking action and is prepared to meet the growing demand for hospital care as coronavirus cases continue to surge statewide.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Gov. Newsom: 23 California counties now on state's watchlist with tighter restrictions
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said that 23 of the state's 58 counties are now on the state's watchlist with more restrictions. This is up from the 19 counties that were listed last week.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
'Wear a mask, slow the spread' ahead of July 4: California PSA
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California is launching a major Public Service Announcement campaign that encourages everyone to wear a mask in order to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
California creates ‘strike teams’ to enforce coronavirus guidelines
California is creating “strike teams” from 10 state agencies to enforce guidelines designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom calls for immediate closure of indoor operations at sectors in 19 California counties
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the immediate closure of indoor operations at multiple sectors including restaurants, wineries, and movie theatres in 19 California counties ahead of Independence Day weekend as coronavirus cases continue to spike.
Newsom hints he will tighten coronavirus restrictions in California ahead of July 4
Newsom planned Wednesday to announce he will “tighten things up” only weeks after loosening his March 19 stay-at-home order and reopening most businesses.
Gov. Newsom looks at Project Roomkey as potential long-term fix on homelessness
The governor says he's setting aside more than a billion dollars to help cities and counties buy hotels and properties to help transition homeless off the streets and into homes.
Gov. Newsom attempts to fix California's 'failure' to address homelessness with buying motel rooms
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday spoke in Pittsburg, Calif., saying that he has long wanted to remedy California's "failure" in addressing homelessness with a new initiative called "Project Home Key."
Gov. Newsom warns of more restrictions if COVID-19 cases continue to rise in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday the state will add more enforcement procedures if Californians and state businesses continue not to comply with coronavirus guidelines.
Gov. Newsom orders bars to close in several California counties as coronavirus cases rise
Gov. Gavin Newsom says California is ordering bars to close in Los Angeles County and several other counties due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
California counties backtrack on reopening as virus surges
With the coronavirus surging, at least four California counties on Friday paused or prepared to backtrack on their reopening plans in a bid to halt the spread of the virus. Gov. Gavin Newsom urged an agricultural county that borders Mexico to reimpose a stay-at-home mandate.
CA superintendent of public instruction says future of high school sports is unclear
Friday, the NBA announced plans to resume their COVID-interrupted season on July 30 with a Jazz-Pelicans, Lakers-Clippers doubleheader in Orlando, Florida.
Imperial County told to reinstate stay-at-home order; new PPE marketplace opens for businesses
In the last seven days, he said, the positivity rate has gone up 5.7 percent. Imperial County's is at 27 percent.
Governor asks California county to reimpose stay-at-home
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday that he wants an agricultural Southern California county to reimpose stay-home orders amid a surge in positive coronavirus tests there and through much of the state.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU cases on the rise in California
Health officials and Governor Gavin Newsom confirm hospitalizations and ICU cases from COVID-19 are on the rise in the state.
California farm workers strike after dozens test positive for coronavirus
A group of about 50 farm workers went on strike Thursday at a California pistachio farm, demanding free face coverings, gloves and information from the farm’s owner after they said they learned from the media that dozens of their coworkers tested positive for the coronavirus, a union official said.