California Coronavirus Archives

Thousands to be released from California prisons

July 13, 2020 5:30 PM Lisa Sturgis

California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered thousands more prisoners released from the state’s correctional facilities before the end of…

Newsom orders churches and hair salons to close in several counties, including Imperial

July 13, 2020 12:41 PM Lisa Sturgis

Governor Gavin Newsom extended the closure of bars and indoor dining across the state Monday afternoon.…

L.A. and San Diego counties to hold virtual classes this fall

July 13, 2020 11:59 AM Lisa Sturgis

The Los Angeles and San Diego Unified School Districts have decided not to send kids back to the classroom this…

California virus deaths top 7,000 as case numbers climb too

July 13, 2020 8:56 AM The Associated Press

A heat wave brought crowds to California’s beaches, where people mostly heeded warnings to keep a safe distance from each other as the state…

Dodgers’ Kenley Jansen reports to camp after having COVID-19

July 12, 2020 4:20 PM The Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was late arriving to summer camp after he tested positive for COVID-19.…

Coronavirus leaves California shorthanded during fire season

July 9, 2020 7:10 PM Lisa Sturgis

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced, during a press briefing Thursday, the state is hiring in the face of both a pandemic and a ferocious fire…

Nearly 190 farmworkers contract virus in Southern California

July 6, 2020 12:40 PM The Associated Press

Dozens of farmworkers staying at a Southern California housing facility for migrant laborers have tested positive for the coronavirus.…

California governor: Wear masks, avoid July 4th gatherings

July 3, 2020 9:36 AM The Associated Press

Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Californians on Thursday to turn to their “better angels” and use common sense by wearing masks and skipping traditional…

Newsom calls on Californians to use common sense

July 2, 2020 4:15 PM Lisa Sturgis

Governor Gavin Newsom appealed to Californians to use common sense over the Fourth of July weekend by wearing a mask and skipping traditional holiday…

California governor hints he will tighten virus restrictions

July 1, 2020 5:45 AM The Associated Press

Newsom planned Wednesday to announce he will “tighten things up” only weeks after loosening his March 19 stay-at-home order and reopening most…

State Sen. Ben Hueso addresses COVID-19 in California’s border region

June 30, 2020 10:12 AM Sumiko Keil

(KYMA, KECY)-California State Senator (D-40th District), Ben Hueso responds to the pandemic emergency at the California-Mexico border region. Click…

Newsom hits “dimmer switch” on reopening in several counties

June 29, 2020 7:50 PM Lisa Sturgis

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Monday afternoon the state is pushing the reopening “dimmer switch” in a number of counties facing high…

State Sen. Ben Hueso to announce the impact of COVID-19 in California’s Border Region

June 29, 2020 11:36 AM Sumiko Keil

California State Senator (D-40th District), Ben Hueso gives an update on the impact of COVID-19 in California’s Border Region on Tuesday, June…

Newsom orders bars and nightclubs closed in 7 California counties

June 28, 2020 1:47 PM Lisa Sturgis, April Hettinger

Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered all bars and nightclubs closed in seven California counties to close…

California governor calls on Imperial County to reinstate stay-at-home order

June 26, 2020 2:22 PM Lisa Sturgis

California Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday he wants Imperial County to re-impose a stay-at-home order. …

Disneyland delays reopening of theme parks amid COVID-19 surge

June 25, 2020 9:23 AM Gabriel Salazar

The California theme park will be closed longer than originally anticipated amid rising coronavirus concerns in Orange…

Disney delays Southern California theme park reopenings

June 25, 2020 6:39 AM The Associated Press

Disney is postponing the mid-July reopening of its Southern California theme parks until it receives guidelines from the state, the company announced…