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 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.

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.

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.

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. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides Friday update on coronavirus in the state
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The briefing was held at noon on Friday, August 14, 2020. Others, including Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond and Tom Steyer, spoke during the briefing.

'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.