California Public Health Experts: Mass Gatherings Should be Postponed or Canceled Statewide to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California public health officials this evening issued an updated policy on gatherings to protect public health and slow the spread of COVID-19. The state’s public health experts have determined...
State Health & Emergency Officials Release Guidance to Prepare and Protect Homeless Californians and Service Providers from COVID-19
SACRAMENTO – Today California officials issued guidance to protect individuals experiencing homelessness, and the volunteers and employees of homeless assistance providers who serve this vulnerable population from the spread of COVID-19. "We know...
Update on Americans Who Have Disembarked the Grand Princess Cruise Ship
SACRAMENTO - In an ongoing effort to ensure that Americans who have disembarked the Grand Princess cruise ship in Oakland are housed in safe and secure sites during their mandatory 14-day quarantines, the state and federal governments continue to...
Federal and State Partners Provide Update Day 2 on Grand Princess Cruise Ship Debarkation
OAKLAND - The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services provided the following update on the second day of progress towards the safe return of individuals from the Grand...
Update on Americans Who Have Disembarked the Grand Princess Cruise Ship
SACRAMENTO - As passengers disembark from the Grand Princess cruise ship in Oakland, the state and federal government are working quickly to ensure that Americans are housed in safe and secure sites during their mandatory 14-day quarantines. ...
State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
State has launched an online hub that consolidates all available guidance on how to prepare and protect Californians from COVID-19 SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19....
Federal and State Partners Provide Update on Grand Princess Cruise Ship
OAKLAND - The United States Department of Health and Human Services and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services today announced the following update on the progress of the safe return of individuals from the Grand Princess Cruise...
State Health & Emergency Officials Encourage Individuals at Higher Risk of Severe Illness due to COVID-19 to Take Precautions
Older Adults and People with Serious Medical Conditions are More at Risk and Encouraged to Stay Home as Much as Possible SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians who are at higher risk for serious illness...
Federal and State Partners Protect the Community of Oakland while Supporting the Safe Return of Passengers from the Grand Princess Cruise Ship
OAKLAND - The United States Department of Health and Human Services and California Health and Human Services Agency today announced additional steps underway to protect the City of Oakland, County of Alameda, port workers and surrounding...
Update on the Grand Princess from HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response and the California Office of Emergency Services
The State of California continues to work in partnership with the federal government to aid in the safe return of passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship. The entire mission is centered around protecting the health of the passengers, and...
State Health & Emergency Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
Date: March 8, 2020 Number: NR20-015 State has released updated guidance for schools, colleges, large public events, employers, workers and elder care/congregate living facilities to prepare and protect Californians from COVID-19 Updated guidance...
Update on Grand Princess Cruise Ship
SACRAMENTO - The State of California has been working in partnership with the federal government to aid in the safe return of passengers from the Grand Princess. The entire mission is centered around protecting the health of the passengers, and...
FEMA Approves Funding to Remove Hazard Trees on Eligible Private Roadways Within the Camp Fire Burn Scar
Butte County and the Town of Paradise recently received notification that FEMA approved public assistance funding for the removal of Hazard Trees rooted on private property that are a threat to fall into public and eligible private roads traveled...
Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency to Help State Prepare for Broader Spread of COVID-19
Emergency proclamation builds on work already underway across state government to protect public health and safety Proclamation includes increased protections against price gouging, offers more assistance to local governments and allows health care...
Grass Roots Radio Solves Rural NorCal Community’s Disaster Communication Quandary, “Live Prepared Not Scared”
Residents living in one rural Northern California community were tired of feeling helpless during recent wildfires and public safety power shutoffs. They didn't have the ability to communicate with friends or loved ones because cell service, land...