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California Gov. Newsom's Office: 'Don't Forget to Keep Your Mask on in Between Bites'

California Governor Gavin Newsom's office released a tweet reminding weekend diners to keep their masks on while dining.
Disney Lays Off 28,000 Workers As Pandemic Takes Toll On Theme Parks

California Theme Parks Need to Stay Closed, Newsom Says

By Paola Hernández
California theme parks like Disneyland will have to stay close as Governor Gavin Newsom delayed reopening them.
Californians Vote By Mail Ahead Of November's Election

2,100 LA County Voters Receive Mail-In Ballots Without Presidential Candidates

By Paola Hernández
Around 2,100 Los Angeles voters received mail-in ballots that did not have any way to vote for a presidential candidate.
Unemployment Claim

California Resumes Processing of New Unemployment Claims After 2 Weeks Off

By Paola Hernández
California has finally finished with the two-week "reset" period for processing new unemployment claims.

'Blood Moon' Glows Over California Amid Growing Wildfires

By Paola Hernández
A "blood moon" was seen in the hazy California sky amid continued growth of wildfires in the state.
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California Wildfires Reach Troubling Milestone, Exceed 4 Million Acres Burned

By Paola Hernández
California wildfires set a grim new record on Sunday after officials announced that it had scorched a record-breaking four million acres this year.

Black, Latino Residents Often Cited by California Police for Non-Traffic Infractions, Study Says

By Paola Hernández
Black and Latino residents are the ones most often given a citation by the California police for minor, non-traffic infractions such as sleeping in public or loitering more than their White counterparts.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom

California to Consider Slavery Reparations After Passing Landmark Law

By Paola Hernández
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a landmark law establishing a task force to study and make recommendations on reparations for slavery.

4 Dead as Wildfires Continue to Ravage in Northern California

By Paola Hernández
As northern California wildfires continue to scorch the area, the death toll has climbed to four on Wednesday.

California Wildfire Smoke Causes Drop in Solar Energy Production

By Paola Hernández
California wildfire smoke hindered the state's solar energy production, with a drop of nearly a third this month.
Disney to lay off workers at California and Florida theme parks

Disney to Lay Off 28,000 at Its California, Florida Parks

By Paola Hernández
The Walt Disney Co. said on Tuesday its plans to lay off 28,000 workers division at its theme parks in California and Florida.
CA Wildfire Smoke Could Cause Premature Deaths, New Research Says

CA Wildfire Smoke Could Cause Premature Deaths, New Research Says

By Paola Hernández
Wildfire smoke may cause 3,000 premature deaths due to ravaged historic wildfires in California throughout August and September, as per the new research from Stanford University academics.
Caifornia Gov. Newsom signed a new law requiring the state to house transgender inmates based on their gender identity

California Gov. Newsom Signs New Law Requiring Trans Inmates to Be Housed Based on Gender Identity

By Paola Hernández
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Saturday, which requires the state prison to house gender inmates based on their gender identity.
California Getting Ready for Power Shutoffs and Hot, Windy Weekend

California Is Getting Ready for Power Shutoffs and Hot, Windy Weekend

By Paola Hernández
California firefighters are getting ready for hot, dry, and windy weather in the state's northern and central areas this weekend that may fan the blazes of some major wildfires or ignite new ones.

Next Round of $300 Weekly Jobless Aid in California to Start Next Week

By Paola Hernández
Millions of unemployed people in California will receive a $300 per week jobless aid boost starting on Monday, Sept. 28.
Phased Reopening of the Downtown Disney District

Disneyland Urges California Governor to Reopen Theme Parks

By Paola Hernández
Disneyland executives are demanding California Governor Gavin Newsom to allow the state's theme parks to reopen.
Hard Hit Imperial County Struggles With Surge In COVID-19 Cases In California

California to Pause New Unemployment Claims for Two Weeks

By Paola Hernández
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) said it would not accept new unemployment claims for the next two weeks.

California Family Accuses Kamala Harris of Trespassing on Their Fire-Ravaged Property

By Paola Hernández
A California family, who was affected by the raging wildfires in the state, has accused vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris of allegedly trespassing on their fire-ravaged property to stage a photo-op.

California Expands Family Leave Protections for Small Business Workers

By Paola Hernández
A new California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will now expand family leave protections of small business workers.
Wildfires In Oregon Force Mass Evacuations And Threaten Hundreds Of Structures

California, Oregon Wildfires Nearly 100% Contained

By Paola Hernández
California and Oregon residents who suffered greatly from the dangerous wildfires are starting to get good news - some blazes are nearly contained.
Wildfires Rage in Oregon

Wildfire Smoke from Oregon, California Drifts to East Coast

By Paola Hernández
Wildfire smoke from the West Coast has now drifted as far as the East Coast, giving residents hazy skies and unusual sunrises.
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