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Governor Newsom to Propose $4.5 Billion for Equitable Recovery for California’s Businesses and Jobs in 2021 Budget
Calls for immediate action to support small businesses, including $575 million on top of the $500 million previously allocated to California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant, bringing total support to more than $1 billion SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin...

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – Today the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state. Based on ICU data, four regions, San Joaquin Valley, Southern California,...

State of California Deploys More than 1,400 Medical Personnel to Enhance COVID-19 Response Efforts in Communities across the State
Deployed personnel come from California National Guard, California Medical Assistance Teams, Federal Military and Health agencies, California Health Corps, Fire/EMS, and contracted medical providers SACRAMENTO – In an effort to increase protection for...

State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts
SACRAMENTO – Today the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state. Based on ICU data, four regions, San Joaquin Valley, Southern California,...

California’s Mutual Aid System Sends Paramedics, EMT’s To Assist With Covid-19 Hospital Surge
California's Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid System, most often used in response to wildfires, floods and other natural emergencies, is now assisting in the state's response to Covid-19. Firefighter Paramedics and EMT's are being deployed for a 14-day operational period to...