California's budget has billions in cuts to close deficit

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $202.1 billion budget on Monday, reflecting an economy and tax revenues hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic.

California governor pardons 13, commutes 21 sentences

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday pardoned 13 former prisoners, including three whose immigration status may benefit from the decision.

California lawmakers finish work closing $54B deficit

The $202.1 billion budget marks an incredible reversal for the nation's most populous state, which just six months ago was preparing a spending plan that included a multibillion-dollar surplus.

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.

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.