California Public Health Officials Release Guidance Requiring Californians to Wear Face Coverings in Most Settings Outside the Home
Californians Must Wear Face Coverings When in Higher-Risk Situations, Especially Indoors Face Coverings Help Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 Governor Newsom: “Simply put, we are seeing too many people with faces uncovered – putting at risk the...
Unemployment benefits top $30 billion for workers impacted by pandemic
Guidance on benefit eligibility as businesses start to reopen in California Sacramento – Applications for unemployment benefits ticked down slightly as total benefits paid since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic soar past $30 billion, according to...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California's positivity rate – a key indicator of community spread – remains stable in the 14-day average. Hospitalization rates...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California's test positivity rate – a key indicator of community spread – remains stable in the 14-day average....
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Actions in Response to COVID-19
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order addressing a variety of issues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order extends waivers temporarily broadening the capability of counties to enroll persons into...
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON – To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California's positivity rate – a key indicator of community spread – remains stable in the 14-day average....
California’s Response by the Numbers
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission alongside partner agencies to support local communities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the latest numbers as...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 145,643 confirmed cases and 4,989 deaths. Testing in California As testing capacity continues to increase across the state, the...
ALERTWildfire Camera Network Keeps Watch On California Wildfires
ALERTWildfire is a consortium of three universities -- University of California San Diego, The University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Oregon. With over 300 live cameras, the ALERTWildfire network provides access to state-of-the-art...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 139,281 confirmed cases and 4,881 deaths. Testing in California As testing capacity continues to increase across the...
Unemployment benefits top $26 billion during course of the pandemic
EDD provides updates on new text messages, hiring, and pending claims Sacramento – Demand for unemployment benefits in California continues to grow with another 329,289 claims processed last week between regular Unemployment Insurance (UI)...
Cal Guard Surpasses 50 Million Meals Distributed
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California National Guard surpassed 50 million meals distributed in weight, after approximately 70 days of operation during the COVID-19 humanitarian response. The Cal Guard has been operating in more than 30 food...
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California now has 136,191 confirmed cases and 4,776 deaths. Testing in California As testing capacity continues to increase...
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Calls on Counseling Groups to Strengthen Mental Health Supports for Students
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on Wednesday called on counseling groups across California to work together in a coordinated effort to expand services that can close gaps in mental health supports for students...