California governor: Cities should end use of National Guard

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.

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

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.

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.

Gov. Newsom says protests may lead to spike in virus cases

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.

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

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.

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.

Police officers take a knee for George Floyd, saying his death is disturbing 'to the core'

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. 

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

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. 

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

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.

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'

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."

Along with some churches and hair salons, a number of gym owners have been vocal about reopening, calling exercise an "essential business."

California Assembly slams governor's proposed budget cuts

California Assembly slams governor's proposed budget cuts

Few state lawmakers used their platform to offer an alternative plan, as the administration faces the challenge of cutting a staggering $54.3 billion from the state budget.

Few state lawmakers used their platform to offer an alternative plan, as the administration faces the challenge of cutting a staggering $54.3 billion from the state budget.

Trump blasts Newsom over mail-in ballots; claims election will be 'rigged'

Trump blasts Newsom over mail-in ballots; claims election will be 'rigged'

"There is NO WAY (ZERO!) that Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent. Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed," the president tweeted. 

"There is NO WAY (ZERO!) that Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent. Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed," the president tweeted. 

Gov. Newsom announces statewide COVID-19 contact tracing campaign

Gov. Newsom announces statewide COVID-19 contact tracing campaign

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the launch of a public awareness campaign for the state's COVID-19 case investigation program. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the launch of a public awareness campaign for the state's COVID-19 case investigation program. 

US says California order discriminates against churches

US says California order discriminates against churches

The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.

The head of the federal Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division told Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday that his plan to reopen California discriminates against churches.