One week after shutting down the sectors across the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that nail and hair salons and barbershops can reopen outdoors.
California postpones high school sports to mid-winter start
The governing body for high school athletics in California modified the sports calendar and shifted most fall sports, including football.
Newsom orders schools to remain closed for most of state
Unless the coronavirus pandemic rapidly vanishes in the Central Valley, most K-12 students will begin the school year from the comfort of their own homes.
Calif. Assembly on hold as coronavirus strikes legislators
The California Assembly’s summer recess will continue indefinitely after officials revealed that five employees have tested positive for coronavirus, including …
Two coronavirus cases force Calif. legislature to shutter Capitol offices
The weeklong closure of legislative offices follows the announcement of two cases of coronavirus among Assembly staffers.
Sour grapes emerge as most Calif. wineries close while Newsom’s winery remains open
Gov. Newsom owns stock in PlumpJack Group, which includes a winery in Napa Valley’s Oakville. That winery is still open for tastings.
Calif. gas taxes exceeds 50 cents per gallon
Given the economic downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic, a group of Republican lawmakers called for a freeze on the tax a few weeks ago.
Newsom returns economic shutdown to Valley, vast portions of state
Wednesday’s rollback of economic reopening strikes sectors in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare counties.
Newsom hints at clamping down on reopening ahead of Independence Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed the tightening of California’s reopening during a Tuesday briefing, as coronavirus cases climb statewide.
Newsom opens the door for nursing homes to allow family visitation
The announcement came one day after Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled back reopening in select counties, citing a spike in coronavirus cases.
