California virus deaths rocket higher as ICU space tightens
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration and the state's hospital association are at odds over how best to create space for critically ill coronavirus patients.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration and the state's hospital association are at odds over how best to create space for critically ill coronavirus patients.
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.
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.
Newsom proposes $600 payment for low-income Californians
The proposed payment, announced Wednesday, would go to people with annual incomes of less than $30,000, including immigrants living in the country illegally who file taxes with the state. Roughly 4 million people would be eligible for the payment, for a total state cost of $2.4 billion. Newsom is also asking the Legislature to extend a moratorium on evictions.
The proposed payment, announced Wednesday, would go to people with annual incomes of less than $30,000, including immigrants living in the country illegally who file taxes with the state. Roughly 4 million people would be eligible for the payment, for a total state cost of $2.4 billion. Newsom is also asking the Legislature to extend a moratorium on evictions.
Recall effort against California Gov. Newsom gains 1 million signatures, $1M
This firm just announced the money came from its member, John Kruger, who opposes Newsom's restrictions against large gatherings at churches.
This firm just announced the money came from its member, John Kruger, who opposes Newsom's restrictions against large gatherings at churches.
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.
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.
Newsom announces $2B incentive plan to reopen in-person learning at elementary schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Nathan Ballard, former Newsom aide, pleads not guilty in domestic abuse case
Nathan Ballard, a prominent strategist for Bay Area Democrats, pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic violence at a Napa resort.
Nathan Ballard, a prominent strategist for Bay Area Democrats, pleaded not guilty to charges of domestic violence at a Napa resort.
Gov. Newsom, CA health officials bracing for holiday COVID-19 surge
His briefing comes as the state sees a sharp rise in cases and hospitals quickly running out of intensive care unit space for COVID patients.
His briefing comes as the state sees a sharp rise in cases and hospitals quickly running out of intensive care unit space for COVID patients.
Padilla's pick as U.S. Senator comes with mixed reaction
Newsom's appointment of Padilla isn’t without controversy as some thought the position should have gone to an African American.
Newsom's appointment of Padilla isn’t without controversy as some thought the position should have gone to an African American.
Gov. Newsom challenged to address Senate's lack of diversity
Should California get its first Latino U.S. senator or should the 100-member chamber maintain one Black woman’s voice? The decision will need to be made by Gov. Newsom.
Should California get its first Latino U.S. senator or should the 100-member chamber maintain one Black woman’s voice? The decision will need to be made by Gov. Newsom.
'Do as I say': Anger as some politicians ignore virus rules
Some of America’s political leaders have been caught preaching one thing on the coronavirus and practicing another.
Some of America’s political leaders have been caught preaching one thing on the coronavirus and practicing another.
FEMA to reimburse local governments participating in Project Roomkey for pandemic's duration
The governor's office announced Friday that FEMA will reimburse Project Roomkey's homeless shelter-in-place hotels at 75% of the cost share for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
The governor's office announced Friday that FEMA will reimburse Project Roomkey's homeless shelter-in-place hotels at 75% of the cost share for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
Appeals court blocks San Diego County restaurant openings
A California appeals court has blocked a judge's order that allowed San Diego County restaurants to resume indoor and outdoor dining.
A California appeals court has blocked a judge's order that allowed San Diego County restaurants to resume indoor and outdoor dining.
Gov. Newsom provides Friday afternoon update on coronavirus in California
The governor did not hold a press conference, but instead addressed Californians in a pre-recorded video that was released Friday afternoon.
The governor did not hold a press conference, but instead addressed Californians in a pre-recorded video that was released Friday afternoon.
Organizers of Newsom recall effort say they're seeing renewed support
Organizers of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom say they're seeing increased support from people frustrated with his handling of COVID19 shutdowns and restrictions.
Organizers of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom say they're seeing increased support from people frustrated with his handling of COVID19 shutdowns and restrictions.
Effort to recall Gov. Newsom picks up steam
Greg Lee reports on the effort underway to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Greg Lee reports on the effort underway to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Recall effort against California Gov. Newsom gaining momentum
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has had a rough year. The next one might be even tougher as a recall effort appears to be gaining momentum, fueled partly by outrage over the first-term Democrat dining with friends at an opulent restaurant while telling state residents to spurn social gatherings and stay home.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has had a rough year. The next one might be even tougher as a recall effort appears to be gaining momentum, fueled partly by outrage over the first-term Democrat dining with friends at an opulent restaurant while telling state residents to spurn social gatherings and stay home.
California unveils smartphone tool to trace virus cases
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new tool for smartphones to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new tool for smartphones to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Newsom's companies got $3 million in federal relief loans
Nine businesses tied to Newsom’s PlumpJack Group split the nearly $2.9 million in loans through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program
Nine businesses tied to Newsom’s PlumpJack Group split the nearly $2.9 million in loans through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program
Great Plates program facing criticism as small businesses struggle to stay afloat
The program pays restaurants to make and deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner to senior citizens.
The program pays restaurants to make and deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner to senior citizens.