Weekly News Roundup for Friday, September 30th, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… California to Speed Graduation, Offer Debt Cancellation at Community Colleges Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed legislation to boost graduation and transfer rates and offer debt cancellation at community colleges. “California is increasing resources, adding services, and advancing equity to boost graduation and […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, September, 23rd, 2022
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week… Inflation Relief Checks are Coming Soon California will begin issuing “Middle Class Tax Refund” payments to California taxpayers starting in October, 2022. Some Californians will see payments of up to $1,050 hit their accounts within the next two weeks. To receive a payment, you […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, April 2nd, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. State Updates Blueprint to Allow Additional Activities with Modifications to Reduce Risk Updates to gatherings, receptions, conferences, and indoor live events and performances are effective April 15 With vaccination rates increasing and the state’s COVID-19 […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, March 19th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Governor Signs Paid Sick Leave Bill Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 95, legislation to ensure access to up to 80 hours of Covid-19 supplemental paid sick leave for eligible employees, including those advised to […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, March 5th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. California Introduces Vaccine Equity Metric he Newsom Administration on Thursday announced that California will enact safety protocols and vaccine equity in its efforts to end the pandemic and reopen the economy. The state has set […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, February 19th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Legislators Introduce Bill to Guarantee Health Care as a Human Right for All Californians Today, Assembly Members Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles), Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and Alex Lee (D-San Jose) introduced AB 1400, which would guarantee comprehensive, high-quality health care to […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, February 5th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Californians Warned Against Super Bowl Parties The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and local authorities are urging Californians to avoid Super Bowl parties this Sunday. Those who plan on watching the game are asked […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, January 29th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Regional Stay-at-Home Order Lifted Statewide The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) ended the Regional Stay Home Order across California on Monday. The action resulted from projections for improved ICU capacity of above 15% in […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, January 22nd, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Alex Padilla Formally Appointed to the U.S. Senate On Monday, Governor Newsom formally submitted the appointment of Alex Padilla to become California’s first Latino U.S. Senator. The Governor’s action followed the Monday morning resignation of […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, January 15th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. These are the California Republicans Who Voted to Reject Biden’s Election Win Following the violent attacks of a pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, seven California Republicans voted to reject election results confirming […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, January 8th, 2021
A roundup of the biggest news stories in California this week, including a coronavirus update and the latest from Sacramento…. Golden State Stimulus Budget Proposal Would Give $600 to Low-Income Californians Californians who received the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit in 2019, along with eligible taxpayers filing with ITIN numbers, will receive $600 rapid cash […]
Weekly News Roundup for Friday, November 20th, 2020
Again this week, rising coronavirus cases dominated the news statewide and nationwide. Read on for the latest measures to curb cases and other news from across California… California Issues Curfew for Purple Tier Counties Covid-19 case rates increased by approximately 50 percent in California during the first week of November. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom […]