State GovernmentCalifornia ‘Toggles Back’: Bars, Indoor Dining Closed Statewide As COVID-19 Surge ContinuesJuly 13, 2020 | Nicole NixonChurches, gyms, salons and other sectors must also close in 30 counties the state is monitoring as the coronavirus surges in communities around the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNewsom Says CalFire ‘Up To The Task’ For Fire Season, As State Reports Record Coronavirus DeathsJuly 9, 2020 | Chris NicholsNewsom says funding for new personnel and helicopters will help, while fire officials say there will be new safety measures during evacuations due to COVID-19. The news comes as California reported its deadliest day during the pandemic.
State GovernmentChristopher Columbus Statue Removed From California State Capitol RotundaJuly 7, 2020 | Andrew Nixon | Kris Vera-PhillipsCrews started removing a statue of Christopher Columbus from its prominent position in the California state Capitol rotunda Tuesday. It comes days after demonstrators removed a statue of Junipero Serra from the Capitol grounds.
Health CareAs An Overhaul Of California’s Mental Health Spending Gets Shelved, One Mother Pushes For ReformJuly 2, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Sammy CaiolaPlans to reform a major California mental health fund were deferred in the newly finalized budget. Advocates have criticized the state for failing to oversee the money. Now some groups want to see it spent on treatment during the COVID-19 crisis.
State GovernmentGov. Gavin Newsom Urging All Californians To Wear A MaskJuly 2, 2020 | Nick MillerCalifornia is launching a new, multilingual public-service campaign, funded by state philanthropists, to get more people to wear masks. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentRestaurants, Movie Theaters, Wineries And More Must Stop Indoor Operations In 19 California Counties July 1, 2020The rules mandate some businesses stop indoor operations— including dine-in restaurants, wineries and movie theaters — for all counties that have been on the state watchlist for more than three days. Those counties cover 72% of California residents. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentGov. Dad: Family Leave Job Protections Expanded In Bill Backed By NewsomJuly 1, 2020California’s Democratic governor credits his wife and chief of staff for making paid family leave a priority in recent budget negotiations.
