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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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
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'
"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.
Barbershops, hair salons may reopen in parts of California
Nail salons can open a bit later, Newsom said, as their reopenings are a bit more complicated.
Nail salons can open a bit later, Newsom said, as their reopenings are a bit more complicated.
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.
Governor Gavin Newsom provides a Friday update on COVID-19 ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke from Napa County at noon on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke from Napa County at noon on Friday, May 22, 2020.
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.
'Gavin Newsom Nonessential' shirt a best seller at defiant Bay Area gift shop
A rogue gift shop in the South Bay is letting Gavin Newsom what they think of his coronavirus restrictions with a popular shirt.
A rogue gift shop in the South Bay is letting Gavin Newsom what they think of his coronavirus restrictions with a popular shirt.
Billions in cuts proposed as California revenue plunges
The cuts are part of a plan to cover a $54.3 billion budget deficit caused by plummeting state revenues after a mandatory, statewide stay-at-home order forced most businesses to close and put more than 4.7 million people out of work.
The cuts are part of a plan to cover a $54.3 billion budget deficit caused by plummeting state revenues after a mandatory, statewide stay-at-home order forced most businesses to close and put more than 4.7 million people out of work.
Clergy gather in Oakland, demand Gov. Newsom allow churches to reopen
Dozens of pastors from Northern and Southern California gathered in Oakland Thursday demanding Governor Gavin Newsom allow churches to reopen.
Dozens of pastors from Northern and Southern California gathered in Oakland Thursday demanding Governor Gavin Newsom allow churches to reopen.
Facing $54B shortfall, Newsom proposes using reserves, making deep cuts
"Nothing breaks my heart more than making budget cuts," Gov. Newsom said. "There's a human being behind every single number."
"Nothing breaks my heart more than making budget cuts," Gov. Newsom said. "There's a human being behind every single number."
California now faces overlapping threats: coronavirus and fire season
Newsom says there is no choice but to fight fire and disease simultaneously and aggressively.
Newsom says there is no choice but to fight fire and disease simultaneously and aggressively.
California governor looks to plug $54 billion budget hole
Budget problems are not new for California, having spent much of the last decade navigating through multi-billion deficits in the wake of the Great Recession.
Budget problems are not new for California, having spent much of the last decade navigating through multi-billion deficits in the wake of the Great Recession.