State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For June 30June 30, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives an update on the state’s initiative to secure hotel & motel rooms to protect homeless individuals from COVID-19.
Health CareCalifornia Prisons Are COVID Hotbeds Despite Billions Spent On Inmate HealthJune 30, 2020Despite a dedication of resources, California prison officials are struggling to contain the COVID outbreaks, let alone prevent them. Prison systems in several other states are seeing worse outbreaks.
State GovernmentNewsom Considering Further Restrictions To Stem Coronavirus SpreadJune 29, 2020 | Nicole NixonA day after ordering bars closed in a handful of counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s considering further restrictions, though he did not elaborate on what they are.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Sends Budget Compromise To Gov. Newsom’s DeskJune 26, 2020 | Nicole NixonLawmakers also approved constitutional amendments this week, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on affirmative action and voting rights for parolees — and, in some cases, 17-year-olds.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Tells Imperial County To Reinstate Stay-At-Home Order; Supervisors DeclineJune 26, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe action marks the first time Gov. Gavin Newsom has followed through on his promise to “toggle back” as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in California and around the country.
State GovernmentCalifornia ‘Still In First Wave’ Of Pandemic As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Rise, Newsom SaysJune 25, 2020 | Nick MillerGov. Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the daily number of positive cases dropped after a record 7,149 during the previous 24 hours.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Closer Look At California Face Mask Order And Gov. Newsom's AuthorityJune 25, 2020CapRadio PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols takes a closer at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legal authority to mandate wearing masks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Sees Highest Single-Day COVID-19 Case Increase, Gov. Gavin Newsom Sticks With Re-Opening PlanJune 24, 2020 | Scott RoddGov. Gavin Newsom pointed to more testing as a primary explanation for the rise in cases. The state processed more than 90,000 tests on Tuesday; in early May, it was processing about 30,000 per day.
PolitiFact CaliforniaYes, Gov. Newsom Has The Authority To Make Masks Mandatory In California, Legal Experts SayJune 24, 2020 | Chris NicholsConstitutional law experts say the governor has broad authority under the California Emergency Services Act and the state’s existing public health powers to mandate face coverings.
State GovernmentNewsom, California Lawmakers Agree To Budget Deal That Avoids Cuts To Health And Social ServicesJune 22, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom had suggested deep cuts to education and health care programs in his most recent budget proposal. Legislative leaders say the agreement “protects core services,” though they did not provide spending details.
