U.S. registering highest deaths yet from the coronavirus
The virus is surging in several states, with California hit particularly hard, reporting on Thursday a record two-day total of 1,042 coronavirus deaths.
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WATCH NOW: Gov. Gavin Newsom to unveil proposed budget for California
California Governor Gavin Newsom will introduce his proposed state budget for fiscal year 2021-22.
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California Governor Proposes $600 Stimulus Checks for Cash-Strapped Californians
SACRAMENTO (KYMA/KECY) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for the state to send new $600 stimulus payments to low-income residents. The cash would add to the $600 in federal stimulus payments that Congress approved last month that will go to roughly 4 million Californians, according to the governor’s office. Unlike the federal money, undocumented immigrants would
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UC San Diego installs Covid-19 testing vending machines on campus
Students and staff at the University of California, San Diego, can now get Covid-19 tests by picking them up — from vending machines.
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California hospital, in midst of COVID-19 crisis, maxes out
The virus is raging and California remains at or near the top of the list of states with the most new cases per capita.
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California governor says vaccination pace ‘not good enough’
Newsom’s comments came Monday as the state’s death toll topped 26,500 and confirmed cases neared 2.4 million since the pandemic began.
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Help arrives for California hospitals short on oxygen
The collaboration comes as the six aging hospitals struggle to maintain oxygen pressure while treating an unprecedented number of patients with respiratory issues.
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California ends year struggling to keep hospitals afloat
Officials warned that failure to social distance for the holidays could lead to yet another COVID-19 surge that could send the state’s medical system on a path to disaster.
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California hits record COVID-19 deaths as new variant found in San Diego
Los Angeles County surpassed 10,000 deaths from the coronavirus Wednesday as California also hit a record high number of fatalities.
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California governor offers plan to reopen in-person schools
California Governor Gavin Newsom and the California State Board of Education president say it’s realistic to expect many schools to start reopening as early as February or March.
Continue Reading California Variant COVID-19 Strain Found in San Diego County
SAN DIEGO (KYMA/KECY) — During Wednesday’s San Diego County COVID-19 update it was announced that the more contagious COVID-19 strain or UK Coronavirus variant has been detected in San Diego. The case was found in a 30-year-old man with no travel history. He developed symptoms on December 27 and was tested Tuesday, December 29, which
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$2 billion investment could get CA kids back into the classroom, by February
What has to happen first.
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Oxygen supply issues forced five Los Angeles-area hospitals to declare an ‘internal disaster’
Oxygen supply issues led at least five Los Angeles County hospitals to declare an “internal disaster” Sunday, which included turning patients away.
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California inmate infects family after release
The Orange County jail released half of its inmates due to the worsening pandemic, but one of those released was unknowingly infected with the virus and allegedly spread it to his family.
Continue Reading Lockdowns likely to be extended as California hospitals fill
California is expected Tuesday to extend strict stay-at-home orders in areas where intensive care units are running out of beds.
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Parts of California likely to have lockdown orders extended
California hit 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Christmas Eve, becoming the first state to reach the grim milestone.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announces grant to support small businesses and nonprofits
California Governor Gavin Newsom announces a new $500 million program supporting small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19.
Continue Reading California to become 1st state to top 2 million virus cases
California’s Christmas Eve was marked by pleas to stay home for the holidays and a grim milestone as it was poised to become the first state to top 2 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Continue Reading Gov. Gavin Newsom holds a virtual meeting with California’s next U.S. Senator Secretary of State Alex Padilla
Gov. Newsom announced on Tuesday Secretary Padilla will become the first Latino to represent California in the U.S. Senate and Assemblymember Dr. Weber would be the first African American Secretary of State in California history.
Continue Reading Gov. Newsom to quarantine; staffer tests positive for virus
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will quarantine for 10 days after one of his staffers tested positive for COVID-19.
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