California’s Slide From Coronavirus Success To Danger Zone Began Memorial Day
June 30, 2020
The seeds of the latest surge in coronavirus cases in California appear to have been planted around Memorial Day. Read More
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Newsom Signs California’s $202.1 Billion State Budget
June 30, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $202.1 billion state budget Monday that largely avoids widespread cuts to public services to close a multibillion-dollar deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Covered California Extends IFP Enrollment Deadline Through July
June 23, 2020
According to Covered California, consumers who meet eligibility requirements have more time to sign up for health coverage during the pandemic, the enrollment deadline was extended to July 31. Read More
California Stabilizing Coronavirus, But Don’t Get Excited
June 16, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom said that some statistics show reasons for optimism, but the pandemic will linger for some time. He also emphasized that county health officials should call the shots for their counties. Read More
California Legislature OK’s Budget, But Changes Coming
June 16, 2020
Facing an estimated $54.3 billion budget deficit because of the coronavirus, California lawmakers on Monday approved a state spending plan that rejects most of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed cuts to public education and health care with the hope that Congress will send the state more money by Oct. 1 to cover the shortfall. Read More
Gavin Newsom’s $1 Billion Medical Mask Deal
June 9, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s medical mask deal with a Chinese manufacturer will proceed after the company succeeded in obtaining federal safety certification, following two missed deadlines. Read More
California Sets Rules For Counties To Progress To Third Reopening Phase
June 9, 2020
California campgrounds, hotels, gyms, bars and museums may reopen as soon as June 12 if their home counties can prove to the state that public health safety criteria have been met, according to new guidance issued by state health officials Friday. Read More
Thousands Of Coronavirus-Infected Californians File For Workers’ Compensation
June 9, 2020
Two months after Michael McCormick lay in a San Francisco hospital bed fighting to breathe, he fought to prove he got COVID-19 on the job and deserved workers’ compensation — and won. Read More
Newsom Likes To ‘Go Big’ But Doesn’t Always Deliver
June 9, 2020
Gavin Newsom knew it was a political gamble when, as the newly elected mayor of San Francisco, he promised to eradicate chronic homelessness. Read More
On Hold: Loan Repayment For Medi-Cal Doctors, Dentists Awaits Final Budget Plans
June 9, 2020
San Bernardino County is home for Dr. Brian Savino. It is also an area of California with a pressing need for medical providers. Savino, an emergency room doctor, would like to serve the place he grew up for as long as he can. Read More