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 10,701 confirmed cases and 237 deaths. As of April 2, local health departments have reported 156 confirmed positive cases in...
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 9,191 confirmed cases and 203 deaths. As of April 1, local health departments have reported 138 confirmed positive...
CPUC Works to Help Mitigate Higher Energy Bills Utility Customers May Receive Due to Shelter at Home
SAN FRANCISCO – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today announced actions it is taking to accelerate the use of its programs to help reduce the impact of anticipated higher energy bills due to many Californians staying at home...
Governor Newsom Statement on Death of Santa Rosa Police Detective
SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Santa Rosa Police Department Detective Marylou Armer: “Jennifer and I are terribly saddened to learn of Detective Armer’s untimely death. Amid...
Governor Newsom Announces New Help for Small Businesses & Workers Displaced by COVID-19
BEGINNING TOMORROW: Federal government offering first-come, first-serve loans of up to $10 million for small employers Governor Newsom announces $50 million in loan guarantees for small businesses that may not be eligible for federal...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Protecting Homes, Small Businesses from Water Shutoffs
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that will restrict water shutoffs to homes and small businesses while the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order protects consumers who may not be able to pay for their...
State Colleges, K–12 Systems Issue Joint Statement on College Admissions and Placement Agreements
SACRAMENTO - New accommodations mark historic coming together of California’s education leaders The following is a joint statement from the California State Board of Education, California Department of Education, California State University,...
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces New Guidance on Grading and Graduation for Seniors
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California State Board of Education (SBE) have issued new guidance on graduation requirements and grading...
California Public Health Officials Release Guidance on Use of Cloth Face Coverings
California Public Health Officials Release Guidance on Use of Cloth Face Coverings SACRAMENTO – California’s public health officials today released guidance on the use of cloth face coverings to protect against COVID-19 for Californians who must...
Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order Providing for Expedited Resources for COVID-19 Response
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed an executive order that allows for the immediate use of funds to support the state’s continuing efforts to protect public health and respond to the COVID-19 crisis. The executive order facilitates...
State Superintendent Thurmond Announces COVID-19 Response Funding Available to School Districts
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that $100,000,000 in funding will be distributed to local educational agencies (LEAs) throughout the state. The funding was included in Senate Bill...
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 8,155 confirmed cases and 171 deaths. As of March 31, local health departments have reported 127...
DMV Helps Californians with Expiring Driver Licenses
Seniors and other drivers can avoid required office visit for renewal during COVID-19 pandemic Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles today is announcing that seniors with an expiring driver license will receive a 120-day...
Governor Newsom Announces Agreement Between Teachers, Classified Employees and School System Management to Support Student Instruction During COVID-19 Outbreak
Labor and management organizations will work to provide students access to distance learning Governor Newsom also announces partnership with Google, which will be donating Chromebooks and 100,000 hotspots to help bridge the digital divide Governor...
Fairview Developmental Center Selected as Alternative Care Site to Fight COVID-19 and Create Medical Surge Capacity in Orange County
SACRAMENTO - As California continues to build hospital bed capacity to fight COVID-19, the California Health and Human Services Agency and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services announced today that the Fairview Developmental Center...