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California Challenges Federal Rule Diverting Coronavirus Relief To Private Schools
July 7, 2020
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos opened the doors for private schools to access coronavirus relief funds last month. California and a handful of other states argue the money should be reserved for the nation’s neediest students.
San Quentin Outbreak Tied To Inmate Transfer Relying On Outdated COVID-19 Test Results
July 1, 2020
Lawmakers blasted the outbreak as “the worst prison health screw-up in state history.” A botched inmate transfer in late May has infected more than 1,100 inmates at San Quentin and led to a smaller outbreak at a Kings County facility.
Newsom Considering Further Restrictions To Stem Coronavirus Spread
June 29, 2020
A 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.
California Legislature Sends Budget Compromise To Gov. Newsom’s Desk
June 26, 2020
Lawmakers 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.
Gov. Newsom Tells Imperial County To Reinstate Stay-At-Home Order; Supervisors Decline
June 26, 2020
The 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.
Newsom, California Lawmakers Agree To Budget Deal That Avoids Cuts To Health And Social Services
June 22, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom had suggested deep cuts to education and health care programs in his most recent budget proposal. Legislative leaders say the agreement “protects core services,” though they did not provide spending details.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Law To Send Mail-In Ballots To All Registered California Voters
June 19, 2020
The legislation backs up one of Gov. Newsom’s two executive orders to shore up voter access during the pandemic, each of which have faced legal challenges.
California ‘Dreamers’ Celebrate U.S. Supreme Court’s DACA Ruling
June 18, 2020
Next up, they say: a legislative fight for a permanent fix and a path to citizenship.
Sacramento County Reports 67 New COVID-19 Cases, Largest Single-Day Jump Since April
June 17, 2020
The county has recorded 1,892 total cases and 67 deaths from the coronavirus. The new case total marks the third-largest one-day increase since the pandemic began.
Christopher Columbus Statue Will Be Removed From Inside California’s Capitol
June 16, 2020
Democrat legislative leaders say the statue of the Spanish colonizer and Queen Isabella “is completely out of place today.”