by Shawn Boyd | Aug 17, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Governor Newsom held all-hands meeting with top energy advisors and agency leads on the heat-induced energy shortages In letter to California’s independent energy agencies that oversee and regulate the state’s energy sector, Governor calls failure to anticipate and...
by Brian Ferguson | Aug 16, 2020 | All
Californians & Businesses Should Reduce Energy Consumption to Avoid Service Outages, Especially From 3 to 10 PM SACRAMENTO – As the West Coast continues to experience a widespread heatwave, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal...
by Bryan May | Aug 15, 2020 | Allied Agency News
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 613,689 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There were 12,614 newly...
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 14, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Schools are receiving $5.3 billion in funds to support learning during the pandemic – every eligible local educational agency in the state applied for funding See how much your school district will receive here. Governor Newsom signs executive order directing state...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 14, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 601,075 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. The 7-day...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 14, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO –The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is reminding Californians to take extra precautions to stay safe as temperatures climb across the state. “Communities across our state will experience dangerously high temperatures in the...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 13, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Oakland—Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers with outdoor workers to take steps to prevent heat illness during a period of high heat across the state. The National Weather Service has issued excessive heat warnings and watches in effect Friday through early next week...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 13, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Update on customer service enhancements Sacramento – Unemployment benefits for Californians out of work or working reduced hours since this historic pandemic began now total $63.9 billion – helping support families and sustain businesses during this COVID-19 created...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 13, 2020 | Allied Agency News
State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts SACRAMENTO – In the past few days, working in partnership with the California Department of Technology (CDT), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) cleared the data backlog reported last week and has continued...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 13, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Agreement will improve coordination to reduce wildfire risks on federal and state lands Funding included in the federal Great American Outdoors Act Agreement comes as Lake Fire burns in Angeles National Forest SACRAMENTO — In a key step to improve...
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 13, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Power grid operator predicts high heat and increased demand for electricity FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14....
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 13, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Geological Survey (CGS) today released two tsunami hazard maps for Humboldt County. One shows potential tsunami inundation – how far inland a surge of seawater might go in a worst-case scenario event. The other map shows where evacuees...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 12, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – In the past few days, working in partnership with the California Department of Technology (CDT), the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) cleared the data backlog reported last week and has continued processing new case records. Since Friday, we...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 12, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
California’s Response by the Numbers The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support workers who are performing essential tasks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cal OES has sent millions of surgical masks to critical...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 11, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
California’s Response by the Numbers Cal OES continues its mission alongside partnering agencies to support counties across the state, responding to COVID-19. During this pandemic, Cal OES has shipped out millions of N95 masks to multiple front-line sectors. This...
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 11, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases, Governor Press Releases
SACRAMENTO — Building upon the success of California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake alert system, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced, in partnership with Google, that the forthcoming update to the company’s Android operating system will incorporate...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 11, 2020 | All
Google has just announced the launch of the nation’s first state-wide earthquake early warning alert technology into the Android operating system of all Android phones as a result of their partnership with Cal OES and USGS. Links California Earthquake...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 10, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 561,911 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There have...
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 10, 2020 | All
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 of August 10, 2020: ###
by Monica Vargas | Aug 10, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Coalition of private and philanthropic entities commit to $81.8 million to fund services to support quarantine and isolation efforts New partnership builds on the Governor’s announcement of $286 million in federal dollars being made available to local governments to...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 8, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. California has 545,787 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not represent true day-over-day change as reporting of test results can be delayed. There have...
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 7, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Institutions of Higher Education Must Make Modifications to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Transmission for In-Person Instruction Collegiate Athletics Must Follow Vigorous Testing Procedures SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today released...
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 6, 2020 | Allied Agency News
LA GRANGE, Calif.— California State Parks today announced the temporary closure of Turlock Lake State Recreation Area’s campground area to avoid visitation surges and reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. The closure is effective Friday, August 7. Current...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 6, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
California’s Response by the Numbers The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support workers who are performing essential tasks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cal OES has sent millions of surgical masks to...
by Monica Vargas | Aug 5, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
Californians Can Now Use Their Phones to Learn How to Prepare for Wildfires, Earthquakes & Floods Listos California has launched a cutting-edge text message campaign that encourages people to complete five easy and free steps to prepare for wildfires, earthquakes...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 5, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
California’s Response by the Numbers Cal OES continues its mission alongside partnering agencies to support counties across the state, responding to COVID-19. During this pandemic, Cal OES has shipped out millions of N95 masks to multiple front-line sectors. This...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 4, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – El Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH) anunció hoy las estadísticas más recientes sobre COVID-19. El número promedio de casos nuevos de 7 días es de 7,554 por día. El promedio de 7 días de la semana anterior fue de 9,397. California...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 4, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. The 7-day average number of new cases is 7,554 per day. The 7-day average from the week prior was 9,397. California has 519,427 confirmed cases to...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 4, 2020 | Podcast
This is part-2 of our conversation with contact tracer Brittani Peterson. In part-1, episode #75, Brittani was just wrapping up her training and was about to begin her work reaching out to people who had recently tested positive for coronavirus. Now, Brittani is more...
by Shawn Boyd | Aug 4, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – El Departamento de Salud Pública de California anunció hoy las estadísticas más recientes sobre COVID-19. El número promedio de casos nuevos de 7 días es de 7,764 por día. El promedio de 7 días de la semana anterior fue de 9,859. California tiene...
by Bryan May | Aug 3, 2020 | Allied Agency News
Youth Sports Must Comply with Cohorting and Physical Distancing Requirements, with an Emphasis on Physical Conditioning and Skill-Building School Officials May Apply for Waivers to Open Grades TK-6 for In-Person Instruction Only If They Can Guarantee Small Cohorted...
by Brad Alexander | Aug 3, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. The 7-day average number of new cases is 7,764 per day. The 7-day average from the week prior was 9,859. California has 514,901 confirmed cases to date....
by Robb Mayberry | Aug 3, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
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 of August 3, 2020: ###
by Bryan May | Aug 2, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Apple Fire burning in Riverside and San Bernardino...
by Bryan May | Aug 1, 2020 | Allied Agency News
The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. The 7-day average number of new cases is 7,819 per day. The 7-day average from the week prior was 10,005. California has 500,130 confirmed cases to date. Numbers may not...
by Robb Mayberry | Jul 31, 2020 | Allied Agency News
State confirms first death of a young person related to COVID-19 SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) confirmed today the COVID-related death of a teenager in the Central Valley. This is the first death in California of a teenager, and this...
by Monica Vargas | Jul 30, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health today announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19. The 7-day average number of new cases is 8,555 per day. The 7-day average from the week prior was 9,920. California has 485,502 confirmed cases to date....
by Monica Vargas | Jul 30, 2020 | Allied Agency News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West announced today that SBA has approved more than $1 million in federal disaster loans for California businesses and residents impacted...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 29, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 – is trending upward in the 14-day average. Hospitalization rates are also trending...
by Shawn Boyd | Jul 29, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
New strike team will set path for needed reforms at the Employment Development Department New efforts transform EDD’s customer service delivery, including faster and improved communications SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of actions...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 29, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
California’s Response by the Numbers The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) continues its mission to support workers who are performing essential tasks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cal OES has sent millions of surgical masks...
by Monica Vargas | Jul 29, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
Today, the State of California and Kern County announced the opening of a new test site aimed at serving some of the most impacted Californians in the Central Valley. The new Bakersfield location will have surge testing capabilities with the ability to conduct...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 29, 2020 | Governor Press Releases
Over $1 billion goes back into the pockets of more than 3.6 million Californians and their families, through the California Earned Income Tax Credit and Young Child Tax Credit Nearly half a million families with children under the age of six benefit from the new...
by Monica Vargas | Jul 28, 2020 | Allied Agency News
[Spanish version below. Versión en español a continuación.] SBA Amends Disaster Declaration Offers Disaster Assistance to San Diego County Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Civil Unrest SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Tanya Garfield,...
by Robb Mayberry | Jul 28, 2020 | Allied Agency News
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 – is trending upward in the 14-day average. Hospitalization rates are also trending...
by Monica Vargas | Jul 28, 2020 | Allied Agency News
[Spanish version below. Versión en español a continuación.] SBA Amends Declaration for Civil Unrest Offers Disaster Assistance to Alameda County Businesses and Residents and Extends Filing Deadline to Sept. 16 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Tanya...
by Robb Mayberry | Jul 28, 2020 | Allied Agency News
California Department of Public Health Takes Action to Require Better, More Timely Collection of Data on Race, Ethnicity, Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation SACRAMENTO – To better understand the impact of COVID-19 on California’s diverse communities, the...
by Monica Vargas | Jul 28, 2020 | Allied Agency News
[Spanish version below. Versión en español a continuación.] SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the Niland Fire that occurred June 28-29, 2020, announced Administrator Jovita...
by Brad Alexander | Jul 28, 2020 | Cal OES Press Releases
Cal OES continues its mission alongside partnering agencies to support counties across the state, responding to COVID-19. During this pandemic, Cal OES has shipped out millions of N95 masks to multiple front-line sectors. This continuous effort helps jurisdictions...
by Robb Mayberry | Jul 27, 2020 | All
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 of July 27, 2020: ###
