Extending the eviction moratorium: Young people describe trauma related to housing insecurity
California's COVID anti-eviction moratorium ends on June 30. Experts say, 900,000 California households, up to 15% of renters, are behind on their rent each owing about $8,000, according to the Federal Reserve.
Unpaid rent: State lawmakers looking for deal to protect renters from evictions
Assemblymember David Chiu says right now billions of dollars are still available to make sure that landlords get paid and renters can remain where they are.
California governor assaulted by 'aggressive' man on Oakland street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting Gov. Gavin Newsom during his visit to downtown Oakland, authorities said Friday.
Newsom signs emergency proclamation to free more energy amid heat wave
Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed an emergency proclamation to free up additional energy capacity amid California's scorching heat wave.
California to loosen worksite pandemic rules amid reopening
California regulators are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
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.
No more tiers: California does away with COVID color codes, reopens economy
June 15 is just about here. What does that mean for reopening California's economy and will we be wearing masks?
Perfect getaway: Vaccinated Californians could win 'dream vacation'
The vacation prize and a jackpot drawing are among the efforts to boost vax levels.
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.
California governor signs orders to roll back virus rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that will lift most of the state's coronavirus rules.
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.
Timing of Newsom recall election still in flux
It's near certain Newsom will face a special election this year, but the question now, is when? Many analysts have estimated a November election, but now an earlier timeline is being floated.
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.
California to continue allowing sale of to-go cocktails through 2021
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will continue allowing restaurants to sell takeout alcohol and keep expanded outdoor dining through the end of the year.
California's largest 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.
California governor pardons inmate firefighters
California's governor has pardoned more than a dozen people, including two inmate firefighters who faced deportation, and commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted of killings where they didn't pull the trigger.