California paid leave law among nation's broadest
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that lets more people than almost anywhere else in the country take time off from work to care for a family member without fear of losing their job.
CA family accuses Newsom, Harris of trespassing on property for wildfire photo-op
A family in Fresno County is accusing Sen. Kamala Harris and Gov. Gavin Newsom of trespassing as they surveyed wildfire damage on Tuesday.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to expand workers' comp for those affected by COVID-19
Sen. Jerry Hill's SB 1159 would expand workers' compensation law to define "injury" to include illness or death resulting from the 2019 novel coronavirus disease under specified circumstances, until Jan. 1, 2023.
Victims of deadly California wildfire found in cars, roadway
A 72-year-old man found dead in a vehicle and two other people discovered on a roadway were among the latest victims of the deadliest wildfire in California this year.
‘Nothing left in the bucket’: West Coast wildfire resources run thin
Justin Silvera came off the fire lines in Northern California after a grueling 36 straight days battling wildfires and evacuating residents ahead of the flames.
CA governor rips 'climate change deniers' as wildfires rage
“I have no patience for climate-change deniers. It’s inconsistent with the reality on the ground, the facts," he said. Later adding, "If you do not believe in science, I hope you believe in observed evidence."
CSU classes will remain online when next term begins in January
The system was among the first large American universities to announce in May that most classes this fall would be online because of the pandemic. Now, less than 10% of courses like labs and other hands-on classes are being taught in person, and on-campus housing has been significantly reduced.
Wildfire smoke threatens air quality as California battles 28 major fires
"We now have 28 large fire complexes that we are battling here in the state of California," the governor said. "The Fork Fire, the Bear Fire up in Butte County, the Williow fire, those three in particular points of concern."
California’s premature fire season breaks records with dangerous months ahead
With wildfires burning throughout the state, Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the efforts underway to protect life and property, and warned that the worst may be yet to come.
California allows more exemptions from landmark labor law
The amendments, which take effect immediately.
California aims to phase out state-operated youth prisons
The bill state lawmakers sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom in the final hours of their annual session this week generally follows his latest plan to unravel the Division of Juvenile Justice.
Newsom reveals new state website for tenants and landlords impacted by the pandemic
Newsom said the website was launched in relation to a housing relief bill he signed Monday which halts evictions and foreclosures until February 2021.
Gov. Newsom signs eviction relief bill amid virus
The pandemic has devastated California’s economy, causing millions of people to lose their jobs as the government ordered businesses to close for months to slow the spread of the disease.
Gov. Newsom ditches watch list for new 4-tier reopening plan
This new four tier system replaces the former county watch list with a new tiered system.
Newsom announces agreement to more than double COVID-19 testing capacity
The state of California has secured a contract with a Massachusetts-based company to more than double COVID-19 coronavirus testing capacity, shorten result turnaround times and lower testing costs, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
SCU Lightning Fire: Holds steady, crews keep containment lines
Cal Fire reported that blazes had scorched 363,772 acres of earth, up just slightly from the day before, and the fires were 15% contained, the same percentage as Monday.
Virus pandemic may contribute to big salmon season in California
Anglers and biologists believe California is likely to experience an increase of chinook salmon during the fall run resulting from the coronavirus and fewer fish caught over the summer.
White House approves major disaster declaration for California wildfire response
The declaration will help residents who have been impacted by the fires with support, including crisis counseling, housing and unemployment assistance and legal services.