Gov. Newsom declares statewide emergency over wildfires, extreme weather
The governor's office said the emergency declaration will help ensure the availability of vital resources to help combat fires burning at each end of the state.
Democratic National Convention Thursday schedule — here are the virtual events to look out for
The Democratic National Convention heads into its final day on Aug. 20. Here are virtual events that you can watch on Wednesday.
'No one's trying to mask that:' California governor says he's ultimately responsible for pandemic response
Gov. Gavin Newsom, under pressure from business leaders, allowed parts of the economy to begin reopening under a complicated, county-by-county process. Within weeks he reversed course as confirmed cases and the positive test rate rose.
Governor: New data shows California is ‘turning the corner’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said he was encouraged by a downward trend in the state’s hospitalization rates which he noted are down 21%, and ICU admissions, down 15% over the past 14 days.
Police: Suspect arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder following homicide in UCSF lobby
A UCSF nurse who was coming to work saw the victim and tried to save him, police said, but he was pronounced dead in the emergency department.
Gov. Newsom says Kamala Harris' VP nomination 'meaningful moment for California'
Before Sen. Harris was tapped as Joe Biden's running mate for the 2020 race, she ran for president and nabbed an endorsement from Newsom but later bowed out in late 2019.
Four charged with stealing 27 guns from Hayward shop during height of police protests
Authorities say evidence against Anthony Craft includes photos posted on Instagram that show him pointing two pistols at a camera. The guns were the same types of pistols stolen from the shop, including one — a P365 SAS model — that is new to the market and not yet in wide circulation, prosecutors said.
Gov. Newsom orders state Capitol flags to be flown at half-staff to honor 9 fallen service members
The salute comes the day after the U.S. Marine Corps identified all of the victims.
California minimum-wage jump to hit virus-battered companies
The Democratic governor had the authority to suspend the scheduled increase given the state's troubled economy.
Oakland Zoo reopens after more than four months of heeding shelter-in-place orders
The zoo's funds have been drained during the coronavirus shut down, and officials say the reduced ticket revenue still won't be enough to cover costs.
Protesters chain themselves to California governor's house as prison deaths rise
The California Liberation Collective organized the protest that it said included several community organizers who are in the country illegally as well as immigration attorneys whose clients risk becoming infected.
California's Central Valley has disproportionately high coronavirus positivity rates
Newsom announced that $52 million will be dispersed to eight counties in the region, which will be spent on better quarantine conditions, testing methods and enhancing support for health care workers.
Gov. Newsom pledges to do more as California's Latino population disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
As a group, they make up 39 percent of the state population, but 55 percent of the cases, and 45 percent of the deaths.
California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus cases
The surge of cases comes as California reopened much of its economy in May. Since then, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered statewide shutdowns for bars and indoor dining while imposing tougher restrictions
Rules unveiled by Newsom place limits on whether schools can reopen
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.
