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Nation Jan 28
California lawmakers agree to help cover some unpaid rentCalifornia lawmakers have agreed to use $2.6 billion in federal stimulus money to pay up to 80 percent of some tenants' unpaid rent. But that applies only if landlords agree to forgive the rest of their debt.
Health Dec 30
California announces first case of COVID-19 virus variantNewsom said he had just learned of the finding in a Southern California case Wednesday. He announced it during an online conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious-disease expert.
Education Dec 30
California governor offers plans to reopen in-person schoolsHe said the recommendation announced Wednesday was driven by increasing evidence that there are lower risks and increased benefits from in-person instruction particularly for the youngest students.
Health Dec 24
California reaches 2 million confirmed COVID-19 casesThe grim milestone comes as a COVID-19 crisis that health officials say stems from Thanksgiving gatherings strains California’s medical system.
Health Dec 21
California could see 100,000 hospitalizations in JanuaryDr. Mark Ghaly, California's secretary of health and human services, says the state fears some hospitals will exceed even their existing surge capacity.
Health Nov 19
California imposes overnight curfew to stem coronavirusCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom is imposing an overnight curfew as the most populous state tries to head off a surge in coronavirus cases.
Nation Nov 17
U.S. judge blocks Trump rule change affecting home care workersDespite providing what the judge called “physically and psychologically demanding” home care services, the workers are paid a median $10.49 an hour nationwide.
Politics Oct 16
Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 firesThe White House earlier said FEMA rejected the request because it was not supported by data needed for approval. A Trump spokesman says California officials later presented "a convincing case" for the reversal.
Nation Aug 24
California justices toss death penalty for Scott PetersonThe California Supreme Court has overturned the 2005 death sentence for Scott Peterson in the slaying of his pregnant wife but upheld his 2004 murder conviction.
Nation Aug 21
Golden State Killer sentenced to multiple life sentences for 26 rapes, slayingsSacramento County Superior Court Judge Michael Bowman on Friday said 74-year-old Joseph James DeAngelo will die in prison for his guilty pleas to 13 murders and 13 rape-related charges between 1975 and 1986.