California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
A Cal/OSHA regulatory panel has just approved changes in California workplace masking rules, aligning more with statewide guidelines for the general public.
California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
California regulators have approved revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
Six Flags to give away 50,000 free tickets to vaccinated Californians, Gov. Newsom announces
In an effort to get more Californians vaccinated, Gov. Newsom announced on Wednesday Six Flags will give away 50,000 free tickets.
County clerks: Don't hold Newsom recall before mid-September
California's county elections officials are urging the lieutenant governor not to schedule the expected recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom before mid-September.
Who wants to be a millionaire? 10 vaccinated Californians won $1.5M each for getting shots in their arms
The newly minted $1.5-million winners came from these counties: Four from Los Angeles, Marin, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Stanislaus and Ventura.
Newsom: COVID restrictions going away, but COVID isn't; masks won't disappear
Although the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned Monday the virus is still active, and mask-wearing will continue to be a reality for non-vaccinated residents, at businesses that require them or for people who simply feel safer wearing them.
Gov. Newsom signs executive order lifting California's COVID-19 restrictions
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that would retire the county tier system in California's push to turn the page on the pandemic.
Gov. Newsom outlines California's plans to 'turning the page' on pandemic
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that would retire the county tier system in California's push to turn the page on the pandemic.
New campaign opposes push to recall Gov. Newsom
A new player in national politics is going against the growing push to recall Gov. Newsom.
New campaign opposes push to recall Gov. Newsom
A new player in national politics is going against the growing push to recall Gov. Newsom.
Going maskless raises health concerns
Is June 15 too early for those fully vaccinated to take their masks off for good? Experts are raising some caution flags.
California's AG appeals judge's overturning of state assault weapons ban
It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.
California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend rules involving the coronavirus.
State worker union OKs $1 million to fight Newsom recall
California’s largest state worker union approved a $1 million donation Wednesday to help Gov. Gavin Newsom fight the recall in an emergency vote that some members said would cause friction in the union amid a leadership shakeup.
Cal OSHA extends mask wearing until at least the end of July
Cal OSHA says there are still some health rules that'll remain in place for a while longer.
California governor, lawmakers disagree on revenue estimates
Democrats in the California Legislature said Tuesday they think the state will have about $20 billion more to spend over the next four years, highlighting a disagreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California governor pardons 14 including 2 formerly incarcerated firefighters
The pardon prevents the deportation of Kao Saelee and Bounchan Keola because it wipes clean the decades-old state conviction that is the basis for removal. It allows them to keep their green cards.
California to pay $116.5M in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
In hopes of getting more Californians vaccinated, Governor Gavin Newsom is introducing a historic $116.5 million vaccine incentive program.
Grieving mom thanks Newsom after he reversed decision to parole her son's killer
Jessica Cordé wears a mask that says, “Fight like a Mom.” In the last few months, that’s exactly what Cordé has been doing.
Newsom reverses decision to parole murder victim's killer
Jessica Corde's push for justice took a big step forward after Governor Gavin Newsom reversed a judge's decision to parole her son's killer.