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Alison Yin/EdSource Gov. Newsom is proposing more than $1 billion in extra funding for student mental health services. Alison Yin/EdSource Gov. Newsom is proposing more than $1 billion in extra funding for student mental health services. After a year marked by anxiety and isolation for many young people, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a windfall for …

In summary California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a pivotal COVID-19 vaccine rollout that could make or break his governorship. Nearly halfway through his first term, Gavin Newsom faces a critical period that could make or break his governorship. After climbing the political ladder to the governor’s office, Newsom intended to make his mark with “big …

Nearly halfway through his first term, Gavin Newsom faces a critical period that could make or break his governorship. After climbing the political ladder to the governor’s office, Newsom intended to make his mark with “big hairy audicious goals,” such as ending homelessness and creating a single-payer health care program. Dan Walters Opinion However, scarcely …

Faced with a flood of complaints from lawmakers and out-of-work Californians over delays in processing unemployment claims, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced plans to address the backlog and update the state’s unemployment agency’s antiquated technology. Newsom said the Employment Development Department is actively processing all pending claims and anticipates eliminating a backlog by the …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned local elected officials on Friday they risk state sanctions if they don’t enforce health orders as the coronavirus pandemic worsens, while about 200 state inspectors fanned out to look for violators over the long holiday weekend. “A local government that refuses to abide by, ensure compliance with, or take enforcement …

Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to issue new guidance Monday for religious institutions ready to reopen as Santa Clarita Valley churches chisel their plans to safely welcome back what could be a small amount of their total congregation.  After President Donald Trump deemed churches “essential” Friday, Newsom said his administration has met with religious leaders to …

Gov. Gavin Newsom | AP Photo OAKLAND, Calif. — Modoc County — one of California’s most desolate jurisdictions with no known coronavirus cases — says it will allow bars, restaurants and churches to reopen Friday despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s statewide lockdown. “We’re not in this at all to defy anything. We align with the plans. …

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said he is coordinating with governors in Oregon and Washington on a West Coast plan to end the statewide stay-at-home order he imposed nearly a month ago to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The announcement came on a day when California was forecast to see a peak …

Good morning. (Don’t get California Today by email? Here’s the sign-up.) In talking about California’s response to the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Gavin Newsom has been unequivocal: The state needs more hospital capacity — and lots of it. Mr. Newsom has said that the state needs to add 50,000 beds to get ahead …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom updates the state’s response to the coronavirus. | AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli By JEREMY B. WHITE 03/19/2020 09:46 PM EDT Updated 03/19/2020 11:54 PM EDT 2020-03-19T11:54-0400 BERKELEY — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday ordered California’s nearly 40 million residents to stay home, making it the first state to impose that strict mandate …