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.
State GovernmentWatch: Gov. Gavin Newsom Update On COVID-19 For June 30June 30, 2020Watch live at 12 p.m. as California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives an update on the state’s initiative to secure hotel & motel rooms to protect homeless individuals from COVID-19.
Health CareCalifornia Prisons Are COVID Hotbeds Despite Billions Spent On Inmate HealthJune 30, 2020Despite a dedication of resources, California prison officials are struggling to contain the COVID outbreaks, let alone prevent them. Prison systems in several other states are seeing worse outbreaks.
State GovernmentNewsom Considering Further Restrictions To Stem Coronavirus SpreadJune 29, 2020 | Nicole NixonA day after ordering bars closed in a handful of counties, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he’s considering further restrictions, though he did not elaborate on what they are.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature Sends Budget Compromise To Gov. Newsom’s DeskJune 26, 2020 | Nicole NixonLawmakers also approved constitutional amendments this week, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on affirmative action and voting rights for parolees — and, in some cases, 17-year-olds.
State GovernmentGov. Newsom Tells Imperial County To Reinstate Stay-At-Home Order; Supervisors DeclineJune 26, 2020 | Nicole NixonThe action marks the first time Gov. Gavin Newsom has followed through on his promise to “toggle back” as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in California and around the country.
State GovernmentCalifornia ‘Still In First Wave’ Of Pandemic As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Rise, Newsom SaysJune 25, 2020 | Nick MillerGov. Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that the daily number of positive cases dropped after a record 7,149 during the previous 24 hours.