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.

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."

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. 

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.

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.

Gov. Gavin Newsom holds Saturday update on COVID-19
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Governor Gavin Newsom spoke at noon on Saturday, April 18, 2020 outside of a Motel 6 in Santa Clara County.

Newsom creates economic growth panel, as 3.5M Californians file for unemployment

To help foster economic growth, Gov. Newsom announced the formation of an advisory group to steer the state through the economic turmoil caused by the coronavirus.

Gov. Gavin Newsom provides a Friday afternoon update on COVID-19 in California
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said his focus on Friday would be on economic growth and recovery, even though 3.5 million Californians have filed for unemployment claims since mid-March. "These are challenging and sobering times," he said. "But they are not permanent." Newsom made the remarks at Noon on Friday, April 17, 2020.

Essential food workers getting 2 weeks of paid leave

Newsom called out those who pick, serve and deliver food for doing such essential work during this time, and he credited the Latino Caucus for bringing the matter to his attention. 

Gov. Newsom updates COVID-19 in the State
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"The grocery lines are also the front lines in this pandemic," said Gov. Gavin Newsom during a Thursday afternoon briefing on COVID-19.

Newsom: California unemployment hours extended; $125M fund for undocumented immigrants

Gov. Newsom created a relief fund for undocumented immigrants and extended call center hours to help the record 2.7 million Californians who've applied for unemployment benefits.

California newspapers seek state help as virus hits revenue

In a dire request this week from the California News Publishers Association to the governor and state lawmakers, the newspapers asked for tailored grants and loans, csales tax exemptions for local papers and tax deductions for subscribers and advertisers.

FEMA approves California's plan to deliver meals to isolated seniors during coronavirus pandemic

The governor said the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved the state's program, which is eligible for partial reimbursement from FEMA, to deliver three meals a day to seniors, one of the populations most vulnerable to infection. 

California lawmakers want details on Newsom's big mask buy

California lawmakers want a fuller accounting of Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to buy 500 million protective masks, with a top budget official on Thursday seeking details on how the state will distribute the masks and ensure they are good quality.