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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 leave their homes to...
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 expenditures from the...
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 117, one of two...
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 confirmed positive...
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 extension in the mail during...