Restauranteurs from SoCal counties react to stay-at-home order being lifted

Health officials and restauranteurs are cautiously optimistic after the state announced that outdoor dining will be allowed in California.

Nail salon co-owner relieved stay-at-home order was lifted days after receiving power shutoff threats

The nail salon had been defying the shutdown for months. Owners say last week, the city issued a citation warning that her power would be shut off Monday if they don't close their doors.

Nail salon co-owner says stay-at-home order lifted just days after receiving power shutoff threats
video

The nail salon had been defying the shutdown for months. Owners say last week, the city issued a citation warning that her power would be shut off Monday if they don't close their doors.

What restrictions does LA County have now that California isn't under a stay-at-home order?

As California is no longer under a stay-at-home order, LA County is working to give clarity to residents on what can and can't reopen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Newsom stands with President Biden, calls to 'end this uncivil war'

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he stands with President Joe Biden as he called on Americans to overcome their divisions in his inaugural address.

Joshua Schiller, Newsom's brother in law, accused of domestic violence

Joshua Irwin Schiller, Gov. Newsom's brother-in-law, was arrested Wednesday night in Ross for alleged domestic violence, police officials said. 

Former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer on push to recall Gov. Newsom: Californians deserve better
video

As calls to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom grow louder, former San Diego Mayor, and potential gubernatorial candidate, Kevin Faulconer spoke with FOX 11?s Elex Michaleson about the need for change in California.

California Democrats see backlash after recall ‘coup’ claims

California Republicans on Wednesday seized on a bungled Democratic attempt to link the proposed recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, depicting it as a dangerous act of desperation by the Democrats and fresh evidence that the governor needs to go.

Pandemic's uneven impact highlight California budget issues

Since California’s progressive tax structure relies mostly on wealthy earners, the pandemic has led to a strange contrast in the nation’s most populous state: High unemployment coupled with strong state tax collections.

Critics say Newsom's $2B plan to reopen California schools is not enough

Critics say the plan’s funding is not sufficient to ensure safety in California classrooms, as COVID-19 case rates and deaths skyrocket, and it risks deepening the inequities that the pandemic has already laid bare.

Virus, schools, small business, people, wildfires: California budget forecasts $15B windfall

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $227 billion budget plan released Friday would turn a $15 billion windfall into economic relief as the state faces a rapid surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

Newsom cancels news conference as "caution" amid protests

California Gov. Gavin Newsom cancelled a Wednesday news conference on the coronavirus out of “an abundance of caution" after pro-Trump protesters gathered outside the state Capitol.

Gov. Newsom proposes $600 payment for low-income Californians

Millions of low-income Californians would get a $600 payment from the state under a budget proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Newsom recall effort reaches 1 million signatures

A Newport Beach-based effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom reached a milestone of 1 million signatures, organizers announced Monday.

Former San Diego mayor launches committee to run for governor

Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, a Republican, launched an exploratory committee to run for governor and is supporting the recall of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19

For months, California did many of the right things to avoid a catastrophic surge from the pandemic. But by the time Gov. Newsom said on Dec. 15 that 5,000 body bags were being distributed, it was clear that the nation’s most populous state had entered a new phase of the COVID-19 crisis.