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.
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.
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.
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.
Full briefing: Gov. Newsom highlights an increase in infections in the Central Valley
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday spoke in Stockton to highlight an increase in infections in the Central Valley, where the positivity rate of coronavirus ranges between nearly 11 and 18%.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday spoke in Stockton to highlight an increase in infections in the Central Valley, where the positivity rate of coronavirus ranges between nearly 11 and 18%.
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.
As a group, they make up 39 percent of the state population, but 55 percent of the cases, and 45 percent of the deaths.
Gov. Gavin Newsom provides a Friday update on COVID-19 cases in the state
Gov. Gavin Newsom held the press conference at noon on Friday, July 24, 2020.
Gov. Gavin Newsom held the press conference at noon on Friday, July 24, 2020.
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
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom provides July 17 pandemic update
The Governor made several announcements regarding coronavirus during his noon news conference on Friday, July 17, 2020.
The Governor made several announcements regarding coronavirus during his noon news conference on Friday, July 17, 2020.
Salon owners want to set up shop outside as COVID-19 keeps doors closed
The Professional Beauty Federation of California and a state assemblyman from Fresno are asking Governor Newsom to waive a state regulation in order to allow stylists and barbers to operate outside.
The Professional Beauty Federation of California and a state assemblyman from Fresno are asking Governor Newsom to waive a state regulation in order to allow stylists and barbers to operate outside.
Sacramento pastor to defy Newsom's shutdown, possibly run for governor
Pastor Greg Fairrington, leader of 3,500-members Destiny Christian Church outside of Sacramento, said he plans to continue holding in-person services despite Newsom's second shutdown announced Monday.
Pastor Greg Fairrington, leader of 3,500-members Destiny Christian Church outside of Sacramento, said he plans to continue holding in-person services despite Newsom's second shutdown announced Monday.
Stolen U-Haul with family memorabilia found in Oakland
Scott Eidson says luckily, the things that were taken can be replaced.
Scott Eidson says luckily, the things that were taken can be replaced.
Challenges ahead as California prepares for fire season
California enters peak fire season alongside a second threat: the coronavirus.
California enters peak fire season alongside a second threat: the coronavirus.
CA hospitals prepare for COVID-19 surge as cases tick up
California is seeing a resurgence in infections and hospitalizations from the virus as more than 277,000 cases have been reported so far.
California is seeing a resurgence in infections and hospitalizations from the virus as more than 277,000 cases have been reported so far.
Company tied to Newsom received up to $350K in COVID-19 relief funds
A Northern California winery and hospitality company, PlumpJack, founded and partly owned by Newsom, received a loan worth $150,000 to $350,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury Department.
A Northern California winery and hospitality company, PlumpJack, founded and partly owned by Newsom, received a loan worth $150,000 to $350,000 from the Paycheck Protection Program, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Marin County placed on Newsom's COVID-19 watch list
The California Department of Public Health created the watch list to monitor counties in which the COVID-19 situation has changed significantly in recent days.
The California Department of Public Health created the watch list to monitor counties in which the COVID-19 situation has changed significantly in recent days.
Newsom: Restaurants, bars, movie theaters must close again in 19 California counties
A total of 19 counties were told to close their indoor operations, like wine tasting rooms, zoos, restaurants and movie theaters.
A total of 19 counties were told to close their indoor operations, like wine tasting rooms, zoos, restaurants and movie theaters.
California creates 'strike teams' to enforce business shutdowns amid coronavirus surge
The announcement by Newsom comes as he ordered a number of businesses across 19 of the state’s counties to suspend their indoor operations.
The announcement by Newsom comes as he ordered a number of businesses across 19 of the state’s counties to suspend their indoor operations.
Newsom hints he will tighten coronavirus restrictions in California ahead of July 4
Newsom planned Wednesday to announce he will “tighten things up” only weeks after loosening his March 19 stay-at-home order and reopening most businesses.
Newsom planned Wednesday to announce he will “tighten things up” only weeks after loosening his March 19 stay-at-home order and reopening most businesses.
Newsom authorizes extension of renters’ protection from potential COVID-19-related eviction
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Tuesday that authorizes local governments to halt evictions of renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through September 30.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Tuesday that authorizes local governments to halt evictions of renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through September 30.