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

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

Sep 23, 2020 04:29 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

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

Sep 20, 2020 11:14 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

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

Sep 18, 2020 07:16 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

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

Sep 18, 2020 02:17 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

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

Sep 17, 2020 06:15 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

California and Oregon residents who suffered greatly from the dangerous wildfires are starting to get good news - some blazes are nearly contained.

Wildfire Smoke from Oregon, California Drifts to East Coast

Sep 16, 2020 08:16 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

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

West Coast Winds Seen to Fuel the Spread of Wildfires

Sep 14, 2020 12:44 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Some areas in the West Coast were issued a "red flag warning" by the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), as high winds threaten to spread scorching wildfires further.

Newsom Signs Law Allowing Inmate Fire Crews to Become Professional Firefighters

Sep 11, 2020 11:31 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill on Friday, allowing inmate firefighters on the front lines to become professional firefighters after they are released from prison.

California to Give Tax Breaks to Small Businesses

Sep 10, 2020 12:35 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three laws on Wednesday intended to boost struggling small businesses in the state.

Evacuation Orders Lifted Around Napa County As Weather Aids In Containment Of LNU Lightning Complex

California National Forests to Close Due to Extreme Fire Threat

Sep 08, 2020 01:21 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Several national forests in California are set to close on Monday because of dangerous fire threats all over the state.

Apple Fire In Southern California Forces Evacuations

Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Five California Counties

Sep 07, 2020 06:01 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to wildfire in five counties on Sunday.

Majority of Latino Voters in California Certain to Vote in November

Sep 03, 2020 03:08 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Around 73 percent of Latino voters in California said they are certain to vote in November, according to poll results.

San Francisco Rents Drop In Double Digits For The First Time

California Renters to Receive Protection With Extension of Eviction Moratorium

Sep 02, 2020 12:52 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

California had just passed a bill on late Monday granting the extension of eviction moratorium, giving renters protection from getting kicked out of their homes.

Coronavirus Testing Continues In Florida

California, Florida, Texas Dismiss New COVID-19 Testing Plan

Aug 28, 2020 01:55 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

The new COVID-19 testing plan by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will not be followed by California, Florida, and Texas, among other states.

New COVID-19 Testing Contract In California to Address Delays, Shortages

Aug 27, 2020 11:33 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday a new $1.4 billion COVID-19 testing contract to address the test result delays and supply shortages in California.