May 18 WATCH: California’s Newsom relaxes criteria for counties to reopen By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press A decline in state hospitalizations in the last two weeks, the distribution of more personal protective equipment and the state's increased testing ability are all positive trend lines that allowed the state to relax its criteria, the governor said. Continue reading
May 06 California Gov. Newsom’s billion-dollar mask deal hits snag By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom says millions of protective masks purchased under a billion-dollar deal with a Chinese company are facing a delay in the federal certification process. Continue reading
May 01 WATCH: California Gov. Newsom gives coronavirus update; rural county defies shutdown By John Antczak, Adam Beam, Associated Press A rural California county is defying Gov. Gavin Newsom's coronavirus shutdown order and has become the state's first county to let nonessential businesses reopen. Continue reading
Apr 30 WATCH: California governor orders Orange County beaches to close By Amy Taxin, Adam Beam, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered beaches in Orange County to close until further notice. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: California governor gives coronavirus update By Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press California schoolchildren could return to their classrooms as early as July though there likely will be modifications. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: Taxpayers will pay restaurants to feed seniors in California, governor says By Adam Beam, Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday a qualifying senior could get up to $66 per day for three taxpayer-funded meals at local restaurants that meet certain criteria. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley California Gov. Gavin Newsom held a news conference to give an update on the state's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: California governor allows hospitals to resume scheduled surgeries By Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom calls it the first significant change to the state’s stay-at-home order that has been in place for more than a month due to the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Newsom holds a news conference to give an update on the state’s efforts to combat novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 15 California to give cash payments to immigrants hurt by virus By Adam Beam, Associated Press California will give cash payments to immigrants living in the country illegally who have been hurt by the coronavirus. Continue reading