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.

California governor encouraged by drop in ICU placements

California saw its first daily decrease in intensive care hospitalizations during the coronavirus outbreak, a key indicator of how many health care workers and medical supplies the state needs, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.

California governor considers aid for immigrants amid virus

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday he is working with the Legislature on an economic stimulus package for immigrants in the country illegally and others not covered by the federal stimulus package approved by Congress.

How the federal government is helping California fight COVID-19

When it comes to the issue of responding to the coronavirus, Newsom and Trump seem to be working remarkably well together.

Gov. Newsom announces task force to help increase COVID-19 testing, medical supplies

As of Saturday, Newsom said 126,700 California residents have been able to test for the virus, a number which he considers "low," and is something the governor takes full responsibility for. 

Thousands of California's homeless will move into hotels: Gov. Newsom

Newsom said his team has secured 7,000 hotel rooms for the homeless, and is on the way to scoring 15,000 in what he is dubbing "Project Room Key." 

Governor: California bought time to prepare virus peak

California's extraordinary efforts to keep people home have bought the time needed to prepare for an expected peak surge of coronavirus cases in coming weeks, Gov Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.

Hotline for California seniors to stay connected amid COVID-19

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced a new initiative to combat social isolation and food insecurity among seniors in California who are vulnerable to COVID-9.