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Gov. Gavin Newsom has criticized Southern California beachgoers for not practicing physical distancing, but local officials say the “vast majority” of beachgoers have been.

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California Aims To Connect Farms Dumping Goods To Desperate Food Banks

April 29, 2020

The 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 Government

Newsom Says California ‘Weeks, Not Months’ From Modifying Stay-Home Order, Considers Early Start To School Year

April 28, 2020 | Nicole Nixon

As coronavirus hospitalizations stabilize in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom outlined highly anticipated details for a phased reopening of businesses and schools.

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California Governor To Beachgoers: Coronavirus ‘Doesn’t Take The Weekend Off’

April 27, 2020 | Nick Miller

Newsom 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.

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Even Harder Than Shutting Down: How Does Newsom Reopen California?

April 26, 2020

As 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?

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California Wants Restaurants To Prepare Meals For Vulnerable Seniors

April 24, 2020 | Nick Miller

Gov. 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 Care

As California Hospitals Return To Normal, Patients Wonder When They Can Seek Care

April 23, 2020 | Sammy Caiola

Gov. 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.

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Debt Collectors Barred From Garnishing Californians’ Stimulus Payments

April 23, 2020

Gov. 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.

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Newsom: California Needs To Ramp Up Testing Before Relaxing Stay-At-Home Order

April 22, 2020 | Scott Rodd | Nicole Nixon

The 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.