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.
Mark Neveau talks air travel amid the pandemic; California's wildfire plan for upcoming wildfire season
Former FEMA Director Mark Neveau spoke to KTVU's Julie Haener during the 5 O'Clock News on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 about these two important issues: air travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming wildfire season in California.
Former FEMA Director Mark Neveau spoke to KTVU's Julie Haener during the 5 O'Clock News on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 about these two important issues: air travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming wildfire season in California.
California is preparing for an active wildfire season amid the Coronavirus pandemic
Mindful of the anxiety coronavirus has wrought on Californians, CalFire is currently building up its strength to 6,100 permanent firefighters, 2,600 seasonal firefighters, 3,200 inmate firefighters, and 600 fire prevention volunteers.
Mindful of the anxiety coronavirus has wrought on Californians, CalFire is currently building up its strength to 6,100 permanent firefighters, 2,600 seasonal firefighters, 3,200 inmate firefighters, and 600 fire prevention volunteers.
Newsom highlights dangers of wildfire season, details preparations
Tom Vacar Reports.
Tom Vacar Reports.
Newsom: 'Wildfire Safety Division' will oversee utilities
Eventually, this division will become an independent entity and will oversee the state's three investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, which is still in bankruptcy.
Eventually, this division will become an independent entity and will oversee the state's three investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, which is still in bankruptcy.
California paves way for reopening offices, malls and restaurants
Not everyone is compelled into this phase, he said, including the Bay Area and Los Angeles counties, which have not chosen to move that fast.
Not everyone is compelled into this phase, he said, including the Bay Area and Los Angeles counties, which have not chosen to move that fast.
California restaurants may learn their fate this week
Governor Newsom releases restaurant reopening guidelines Tuesday at noon.
Governor Newsom releases restaurant reopening guidelines Tuesday at noon.
Newsom: Tesla and other manufacturers may be able to resume next week
Manufacturing companies like Tesla may be able to legally reopen next week, Gov. Newsom said.
Manufacturing companies like Tesla may be able to legally reopen next week, Gov. Newsom said.
70 percent of California economy able to reopen with modifications
California Governor Gavin Newsom says about 70 percent should be able to reopen with modifications.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says about 70 percent should be able to reopen with modifications.
California Gov. Newsom formally endorses Biden for president
“I just couldn’t be more proud of you and the prospects of your presidency,” Newsom told Biden.
“I just couldn’t be more proud of you and the prospects of your presidency,” Newsom told Biden.
East Bay nail salon owner speaks out after Gov. Newsom says first coronavirus case was at a nail salon
Salon owner Jade Phung of Blackhawk Beauty Bar in Danville is defending her fellow beauticians.
Salon owner Jade Phung of Blackhawk Beauty Bar in Danville is defending her fellow beauticians.
California nail, hair salons plead to open with other shops
For more than a week, salon owners have clamored to get back to work throughout the state, but Gov. Gavin Newsom has them slated for a later reopening date that could be weeks away
For more than a week, salon owners have clamored to get back to work throughout the state, but Gov. Gavin Newsom has them slated for a later reopening date that could be weeks away
California governor showcases re-opened florist shop just ahead of Mother's Day
"We will move through Phase 2 together as a state," Newsom said.
"We will move through Phase 2 together as a state," Newsom said.
As California faces a $54 billion budget shortfall, Congress prepares a second CARES bill to support local governments
"We're projecting tens of billions of dollars of shortfalls all specifically related to COVID-19," said Governor Gavin Newsom during a Thursday briefing.
"We're projecting tens of billions of dollars of shortfalls all specifically related to COVID-19," said Governor Gavin Newsom during a Thursday briefing.
California facing 54 billion dollar budget shortfall
Jana Katsuyama reports.
Jana Katsuyama reports.
Bay Area not rushing to throw open retail doors, despite governor's OK
On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out the road map for reopening the retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors starting Friday so long as businesses follow new guidelines.
On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out the road map for reopening the retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors starting Friday so long as businesses follow new guidelines.