Some Sacramento Area Farmers Markets Staying Open After Shelter Order, But Not All California Markets WillMarch 22, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAs the COVID-19 crisis continues, people are going to need essential supplies. California farmers markets are considered an essential service and don’t have to close down, but many are not operating and some farmers are feeling the pinch.
Newsom: State Working To Expand Hospital Bed Capacity, Housing For HomelessMarch 21, 2020 | Scott RoddCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom gave an update Saturday evening on the state’s effort to reign in the spread of COVID-19, just days after issuing a stay-at-home order.
State GovernmentWho Is ‘Essential’ Now That Californians Have To Stay Home?March 21, 2020Cities and counties were already issuing shelter-in-place orders in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Newsom's stay-at-home directive had fewer details than many of the local bans. Which should people follow?
Health CareIs Stay-At-Home Order in California 'Too Little, Too Late,' An E.R. Doctor WondersMarch 21, 2020In the country's largest state, hospitals are preparing for the worst-case scenario while urging the public to comply with stay-at-home orders.
New York, Illinois Governors Issue Stay At Home Orders, Following California's LeadMarch 21, 2020New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo takes what he calls "the ultimate step" in his state's effort to stop the spread of a deadly coronavirus. Similar orders are coming from Connecticut, Nevada and New Jersey.
State GovernmentWhat California’s ‘Stay At Home’ Directive Means For ResidentsMarch 21, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Chris HaganOn Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all California's nearly 40 million residents to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Here's a look at what the order means for Californians, and how it's different from county orders.
White House To Give An Update On Coronavirus Tests, ResponseMarch 21, 2020The White House has been under fire to expand testing as the virus spreads. It is scheduled to provide an update on its progress at noon ET Saturday.
State GovernmentCalifornia National Guard To Begin Assisting Food Banks During Coronavirus OutbreakMarch 20, 2020 | Bob MoffittCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered the deployment of California National Guard members to fill vacancies left by the loss of volunteers who are unable to fulfill their obligations at local food banks due to Coronavirus restrictions.
Newsom And PG&E Strike Deal To End Company’s BankruptcyMarch 20, 2020The utility agreed not to pay shareholder dividends for three years — a $4 billion forfeiture. And it will have more state oversight. "We aren't taking our foot off the gas," said Gov. Gavin Newsom, who had threatened a public takeover of the firm.
Gov. Newsom Leaves Out Key Context In Claim 56% Of Californians Will Become Infected With Coronavirus Over Eight WeeksMarch 20, 2020 | Chris NicholsThe projection comes from the state’s modeling, but does not account for the social distancing steps enacted by the state and nation in recent weeks.
