Newsom threatens counties that defy shelter-in-place orders
Addressing the strong desire for playdates and get-togethers, Newsom said people have to remember to wear masks, stop hugging each other and keep at least six feet apart from each other.
OUSD board member wants peacekeepers instead of police
Oakland Unified School District board member Rosie Torres said students ask her questions like this, “Why do we have police?
San Mateo County supervisor wants to fine face mask scofflaws
Supervisor David Canepa wrote a letter to Newsom asking the governor to consider imposing fines for those who defy the statewide order.
The state of coronavirus in California
As of Monday, California has 178,054 coronavirus cases with 5,515 deaths.
Gov. Newsom, California lawmakers agree on how to close deficit
A joint statement from Newsom, Senate President Pro Tempore Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon said the agreement “protects core services — education, health care, social safety net and emergency preparedness and response.”
Newsom orders Californians to wear masks in most indoor spaces
The order will require people to wear masks when inside or in line for any indoor public spaces, in healthcare settings like hospitals and pharmacies, while waiting for or riding public transportation and in outdoor spaces where its not possible to stay six feet apart from other people.
COVID-19 level stabilizes in California, but Latinos and Blacks face concerns
Authorities say COVID-19 infections in California are stable, but Latinos and African Americans experience more negative effects from the outbreak.
Coronavirus 'positivity rate' in California has declined, even with protests
To date, California has more than 2.8 million tests performed, more than 151,000 positive cases and more than 5,000 deaths.
California governor: Cities should end use of National Guard
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged mayors and other local authorities to end reliance on the National Guard and curfews to help deal with policing of protests over the death of George Floyd.
California to let schools, gyms, bars reopen next week
Mark Ghaly, the state’s top health official, says the state plans to release guidance Friday for counties to follow to reopen a broad range of businesses that have been closed since mid-March because of concerns about spreading the coronavirus. The guidelines were not immediately available.
California governor calls for end to carotid chokehold
Gov. Newsom said police should no longer use a controversial chokehold to subdue suspects.
Gov. Newsom says protests may lead to spike in virus cases
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he's concerned about the spread of coronavirus as thousands of people gather for protests across the state, and he said the state should prepare for higher rates of positive tests because of both the protests and the reopening of businesses that's underway.
Gov. Newsom signs executive order expanding polling places in November election
The executive order requires each county to offer at least one polling place for every 10,000 registered voters between Oct. 31 and Election Day on Nov. 3. The expansion is intended to reduce the number of voters at each location, allowing for shorter lines and smaller crowds.
Governor Newsom met with community leaders, business owners in South LA
FOX 11 joined California Governor Gavin Newsom as he met with community leaders in South LA Wednesday morning.
'Black people are not responsible for what's happening in this country,' Newsom says
Genesis Church Pastor Tecoy Porter spoke of the double pandemic occurring in the country right now: Coronavirus and the virus of racism.
Police officers take a knee for George Floyd, saying his death is disturbing 'to the core'
Santa Cruz Police Chief was seen kneeling with George Floyd demonstrators on Friday night - a symbol sparked four years ago by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the national anthem to protest police brutality against African Americans.
Guidelines for reopening California schools reportedly includes major changes
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools in the fall that would fundamentally change the daily classroom experience for millions of students and teachers.
California Senate plan would reject most of Newsom's proposed budget cuts
The California Senate’s plan to make up the state’s estimated $54.3 billion budget deficit rejects Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed cuts to public education and health care programs — and instead takes more money from reserves and delays billions of dollars in payments to school districts.
Newsom: California gym guidelines could be issued in a 'week or so'
Along with some churches and hair salons, a number of gym owners have been vocal about reopening, calling exercise an "essential business."