Mounting criticism over California governor's plan to close beaches
While most state parks and many local beaches, trails and parks have been closed for weeks, Newsom’s order is sure to ignite pushback from community leaders who argue they can safely provide some relief to residents.
While most state parks and many local beaches, trails and parks have been closed for weeks, Newsom’s order is sure to ignite pushback from community leaders who argue they can safely provide some relief to residents.
Source: Gov. Newsom to announce closure of all beaches and state parks
A source has provided FOX 11 investigative reporter Bill Melugin with a law enforcement bulletin that will be sent out to all California police chiefs notifying them that Gov. Newsom will announce Thursday that he is closing all beaches and state parks effective Friday, May 1st.
A source has provided FOX 11 investigative reporter Bill Melugin with a law enforcement bulletin that will be sent out to all California police chiefs notifying them that Gov. Newsom will announce Thursday that he is closing all beaches and state parks effective Friday, May 1st.
Pandemic unemployment assistance open to those serving penalties; frustrations persist
It also extends to people who are ineligible for unemployment insurance, like those who are serving overpayment penalties.
It also extends to people who are ineligible for unemployment insurance, like those who are serving overpayment penalties.
EDD overpayment penalties frustrating Californians
Greg Lee reports.
Greg Lee reports.
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Taxpayers group sues Newsom over plan to help undocumented immigrants
A taxpayers' group filed court papers Wednesday to block Gov. Gavin Newsom's allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance.
A taxpayers' group filed court papers Wednesday to block Gov. Gavin Newsom's allocation of $75 million in coronavirus-related aid to undocumented immigrants ineligible for unemployment insurance.
California schools could reopen this summer, Newsom says
California public school students could return to classrooms this summer, Gov.
California public school students could return to classrooms this summer, Gov.
Survey: 71% of Bay Area businesses want shelter-in-place order lifted in next 30 days
The survey found that 71 percent think shelter-in-place orders should be lifted sometime in the next 30 days, including 26 percent who want to see an end to the orders in the next two weeks.
The survey found that 71 percent think shelter-in-place orders should be lifted sometime in the next 30 days, including 26 percent who want to see an end to the orders in the next two weeks.
California governor weighs easing virus order for businesses
Newsom said he will consider different needs based on the types of businesses and where they are located.
Newsom said he will consider different needs based on the types of businesses and where they are located.
California governor scolds some beachgoers, says state is 'weeks away' from meaningful modifications
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Families with loved ones inside nursing homes during pandemic cope with anxiety
Nursing homes- with their vulnerable residents- might seem ideal for COVID-19 testing. But critics say testing is spotty at best, and often launched only after people are sick and dying.
Nursing homes- with their vulnerable residents- might seem ideal for COVID-19 testing. But critics say testing is spotty at best, and often launched only after people are sick and dying.
Plan to feed California seniors during pandemic first of its kind in the nation
Gov. Newsom announced a first-of-its-kind partnership program where restaurant would receive federal funds to help deliver food to seniors in need during the pandemic.
Gov. Newsom announced a first-of-its-kind partnership program where restaurant would receive federal funds to help deliver food to seniors in need during the pandemic.
Plan to feed California seniors first of its kind in the nation
Governor Newsom announced a program on Friday that allows restaurants to receive FEMA funding to deliver meals for home bound seniors. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports it's the first of its kind program in the country.
Governor Newsom announced a program on Friday that allows restaurants to receive FEMA funding to deliver meals for home bound seniors. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports it's the first of its kind program in the country.
California has deadliest day; debt collectors can't garnish stimulus money
"It's a reminder,"Gov. Gavin Newsom said. "We are not out of the woods yet."
"It's a reminder,"Gov. Gavin Newsom said. "We are not out of the woods yet."
Newsom: California will resume surgeries, launch 86 testing sites
Hospital will begin scheduling some surgeries again and California will launch 86 more testing sites for the coronavirus, Gov. Newsom announced.
Hospital will begin scheduling some surgeries again and California will launch 86 more testing sites for the coronavirus, Gov. Newsom announced.
California launches an 'army of volunteers' to capture spirit of generosity
The site is organized so that people can sign up for what interests them, from donating blood to checking in on neighbors.
The site is organized so that people can sign up for what interests them, from donating blood to checking in on neighbors.
California protesters push to reopen; governor urges caution
Hundreds of protesters lobbying to ease Gov. Gavin Newsom's tight stay-at-home orders rallied around the California Capitol on Monday, even as Newsom continued to urge restraint, saying the worst thing state leaders could do is “make a decision that's based on politics and frustration."
Hundreds of protesters lobbying to ease Gov. Gavin Newsom's tight stay-at-home orders rallied around the California Capitol on Monday, even as Newsom continued to urge restraint, saying the worst thing state leaders could do is “make a decision that's based on politics and frustration."
California: Digital Divide Fund created to help make distance learning more equitable
The Newsoms said they have been able to secure tens of thousands of high-tech equipment, including Chromebooks and iPods, for students as they will be required to finish the school year at home because of coronavirus.
The Newsoms said they have been able to secure tens of thousands of high-tech equipment, including Chromebooks and iPods, for students as they will be required to finish the school year at home because of coronavirus.
California releases details on nursing homes with coronavirus outbreaks
The Department of Public Health published a list of nearly 260 skilled nursing facilities with more than 3,000 total positive cases among patients and staff.
The Department of Public Health published a list of nearly 260 skilled nursing facilities with more than 3,000 total positive cases among patients and staff.
Newsom: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.
Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.