Latino caucus urges Gov. Newsom to prioritize vaccine for farmworkers
California's Latino caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to include the state's farmworkers in the first prioritized phase of the COVID vaccine process when it becomes available.
California calls for temporary halt on non-essential travel during virus surge
Travel agents say they've been trying to handle all the requests to change or cancel plans due to pandemic travel restrictions.
Large gathering may be to blame for correctional officer COVID outbreak
In Santa Cruz County, public health officials say a large gathering may be to blame for a COVID outbreak amongst correctional officers.
State of California details vaccine distribution plan
Governor Newsom said help is on the way in the form of vaccines and announced a distribution plan that priorities frontline workers.
Newsom issues regional stay-at-home order: Here's what it means
The stay-at-home mandate covers regions where the ICU capacity drops below 15%.
Gov. Newsom rolls out new stay-at-home order
Greg Lee reports on the announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday, December 3, 2020.
Gov. Newsom gives update on COVID-19 response
The update was held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020.
40 million Californians could face new stay-at-home order
Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.
California hits virus-case record; governor's staff tests positive
New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.
California couple makes last-minute changes after bride tests positive for virus
Lauren said "I do" from a second-story window while Patrick stood on the ground below.
Rise in cases threatens California's health care system; state urges workers to get tested weekly
The California Department of Public Health sent hospitals a letter last week that “strongly recommends” they test their employees at least once a week.
1st suit of its kind: California failing to meet needs of students, teachers during pandemic
This is the first suit in the nation against a state for failure to meet the educational needs of students and teachers during the pandemic.
California prison officials blasted over lax COVID-19 protocols, broken thermometers
Broken thermometers, no mask mandates, a lack of training and lax screenings may have contributed to COVID-19 outbreaks at several California prisons.
Newsom: Stay-at-home order could be re-enacted in California if alarming virus trends continue
California has had nearly 1.2 million confirmed cases since the pandemic began, with 19,121 virus-related deaths.
82 contract COVID-19 at Capitola nursing facility
Pacific Coast Manor said Thursday that 48 residents and 34 staff members have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began in March.
Basketball tournament linked to dozens of COVID-19 cases
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.
When California students return to school in person, they will need to be immunized
To the alarm of school district officials, immunization rates have plummeted in California during the pandemic
California exodus: Many leaving state amid COVID-19 pandemic
Why are people leaving California?
California records new high in coronavirus cases
The seven-day average of positive tests has gone from 5.3% to 6.5% in the past week.
Californians urged to avoid Thanksgiving gatherings amid coronavirus surge
With California desperately battling an out-of-control coronavirus surge, the state’s health secretary is urging families to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving and Los Angeles County appeared on the brink of issuing a stay-home order to prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.