State GovernmentAfter Reports Of Possible Statewide Action, Newsom Closes All Orange County BeachesApril 30, 2020 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom has criticized Southern California beachgoers for not practicing physical distancing, but local officials say the “vast majority” of beachgoers have been. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Aims To Connect Farms Dumping Goods To Desperate Food BanksApril 29, 2020The announcement follows reports of farms dumping milk, produce and other food products over reduced demand during the pandemic. The state also announced additional payments for families qualifying for free or reduced-price school lunch.
State GovernmentNewsom Says California ‘Weeks, Not Months’ From Modifying Stay-Home Order, Considers Early Start To School Year April 28, 2020 | Nicole NixonAs coronavirus hospitalizations stabilize in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined highly anticipated details for a phased reopening of businesses and schools.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor To Beachgoers: Coronavirus ‘Doesn’t Take The Weekend Off’April 27, 2020 | Nick MillerNewsom hinted that the state is weeks away from beginning to slowly modify the stay-at-home order, but that could be delayed if residents don't continue to practice social distancing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEven Harder Than Shutting Down: How Does Newsom Reopen California?April 26, 2020As California gradually reopens amid a pandemic that has killed nearly 48,000 Americans and left more than 3 million Californians unemployed, Gov. Gavin Newsom is faced with his toughest decisions yet: When and how do we return to normal?
State GovernmentCalifornia Wants Restaurants To Prepare Meals For Vulnerable Seniors April 24, 2020 | Nick MillerGov. Gavin Newsom detailed a partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Friday that would provide nutritional meals to seniors and get hospitality workers back on the job.
Health CareAs California Hospitals Return To Normal, Patients Wonder When They Can Seek CareApril 23, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaGov. Gavin Newsom announced this week he wants to loosen medical care restrictions as part of the exit strategy from stay-at-home. But providers are still figuring out how to safely return to normal, while patients anxiously wait for a green light. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDebt Collectors Barred From Garnishing Californians’ Stimulus PaymentsApril 23, 2020Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to retroactively ban the practice. He also announced an agreement that will allow those with student loan debt to temporarily delay payments.
State GovernmentNewsom: California Needs To Ramp Up Testing Before Relaxing Stay-At-Home OrderApril 22, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole NixonThe availability of reliable, rapid testing is a key factor for re-opening the state’s economy. California currently processes 16,000 diagnostic tests a day — but needs to reach at least 60,000 to begin lifting stay-at-home orders.
State GovernmentNewsom Says Local Governments Should 'Collaborate' With State On Relaxing Stay-At-Home OrdersApril 21, 2020As Gov. Gavin Newsom lays out a roadmap for reopening California’s economy, he’s encouraging a "collaborative" approach with cities and counties.
