California's April Jobless Rate At 15.5%, 2 Million Jobs DisappearCalifornia's unemployment rate soared to 15.5% in April as the nation's most populous state lost 2.3 million jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered most businesses.
California Officials Capitulate To Elon Musk, Allow Tesla Plant To ReopenTesla's standoff with California's Alameda County officials has come to an end after the county agreed to let Tesla's factory in Fremont reopen.
California Takes Steps To Reopen Public Spaces, Beaches, BusinessesPressure has been building to reopen California as more than 4 million people statewide have filed for unemployment benefits.
California Doom: Staggering $54 Billion Budget Deficit Looms From CoronavirusCalifornia will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.
California To Allow Retail Sector To Begin Reopening For Pick-Up Orders As Early As FridayGov. Gavin Newsom has announced that California will start peeling back some of stay-at-home guidelines later this week.
Gov. Newsom Announces Hard Closure Of Orange County Beaches OnlyA memo sent to the California Police Chiefs Association prompted reports that Newsom was set to announce a closure of all the state’s beaches.
California, Philanthropists Team Up To Give Stimulus Checks To Undocumented ImmigrantsCalifornia undocumented workers will receive between $500 and $1000 as part of a $125 million coronavirus disaster relief fund, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
Things Will Look Different: California Outlines 6 Factors For Lifting Coronavirus Stay-At-Home OrderGov. Gavin Newsom outlined the plan to start reopening California as the coronavirus pandemic ebbs, but stopped short of giving an exact timeline.
Gov. Newsom To Outline Plan To Ease Coronavirus Stay-At-Home OrderGov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions, a decision he says will be made without "political pressure," an apparent reference to President Donald Trump declaring himself the ultimate decision-maker for when states can reopen.
When Will California Reopen? Gov. Newsom To Release PlanCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom says he will announce a detailed plan on Tuesday for lifting coronavirus restrictions.
Coronavirus Fight: California Loans Out 500 Ventilators To Strategic National StockpileGov. Gavin Newsom says it is loaning out 500 ventilators to the Strategic National Stockpile inventory to help other states during the coronavirus pandemic.
Record 6.6M Americans Filed For Unemployment Benefits Last WeekThe last three weeks have marked one of the most devastating periods in history for the American job market, as first-time claims for unemployment benefits have surged more than 3,000% since early March.
California Announces 90-Day Waiver For Mortgage PaymentsAmidst this coronavirus crisis, there's now an effort to avoid another California mortgage crisis.
Gov. Newsom To Limit Beach Access After Crowds Flock To Coast During Stay-At-Home OrderGov. Gavin Newsom said he would close parking lots at dozens of beaches and state parks to prevent the spread of coronavirus after large groups flocked to the coast and mountains to get outdoors on the first weekend under the state's stay-at-home order.