Watch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For June 30
June 30, 2020
Watch 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.
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California Prisons Are COVID Hotbeds Despite Billions Spent On Inmate Health
June 30, 2020
Despite 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.
Newsom Considering Further Restrictions To Stem Coronavirus Spread
June 29, 2020 | Nicole Nixon
A 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.
California Legislature Sends Budget Compromise To Gov. Newsom’s Desk
June 26, 2020 | Nicole Nixon
Lawmakers 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.
Gov. Newsom Tells Imperial County To Reinstate Stay-At-Home Order; Supervisors Decline
June 26, 2020 | Nicole Nixon
The 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.
California ‘Still In First Wave’ Of Pandemic As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Rise, Newsom Says
June 25, 2020 | Nick Miller
Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the daily number of positive cases dropped after a record 7,149 during the previous 24 hours.
A Closer Look At California Face Mask Order And Gov. Newsom's Authority
June 25, 2020
CapRadio PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols takes a closer at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legal authority to mandate wearing masks.
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California Sees Highest Single-Day COVID-19 Case Increase, Gov. Gavin Newsom Sticks With Re-Opening Plan
June 24, 2020 | Scott Rodd
Gov. 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.
Yes, Gov. Newsom Has The Authority To Make Masks Mandatory In California, Legal Experts Say
June 24, 2020 | Chris Nichols
Constitutional 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.
Newsom, California Lawmakers Agree To Budget Deal That Avoids Cuts To Health And Social Services
June 22, 2020 | Nicole Nixon
Gov. 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.