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California Lawmakers Head to Hawaii Despite COVID-19 Travel Warnings

California Assembly Delays Return as Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19

The California Assembly had to delay its return from a scheduled summer break as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak started infecting the people in the state capitol.

New Study Reveals California Has 5 of 20 Most Improved US Cities, Here's the List

Jul 06, 2020 08:39 AM EDT By Neil P.

A new study revealed that five out of 20 most improved cities in the United States were found in the highly Latino and Hispanic populated state, California.

'This is No Joke': Man Leaves 'Regretful' Post on Facebook Before Dying of COVID-19

Jul 04, 2020 01:19 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

California truck driver Tommy Macias wrote a tragic last message a day before dying of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on June 21.

New York Adds California, 7 More States to Quarantine List

Jun 30, 2020 11:50 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

California and six other states were added to New York's quarantine list on Tuesday morning, making a total of 16 states or 48 percent of the U.S. population in the quarantine list.

Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty to 13 Murders

Jun 30, 2020 09:14 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Donning an orange jumpsuit and a clear face shield, former California police officer Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., famously known as the "Golden State Killer," pleaded guilty on Monday to 13 counts of first-degree murder.

Disneyland California Workers Demand COVID-19 Testing for Reopening

Jun 28, 2020 07:26 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Around 2000 Disneyland employees from the California amusement park held a protest from their cars Saturday, asking for regular COVID-19 testing when the park reopens, Reuters reported.

Shooting at California Walmart Distribution Center Leaves 2 Dead, 4 Injured

Jun 28, 2020 01:41 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

At least two dead and four injured were found at a Walmart distribution center in Red Bluff, California on Saturday after a man reportedly drove into the distribution center and shot people.

California Democrats Want John Wayne Airport Renamed

Jun 27, 2020 10:31 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

California Democrats called on the Orange County Board of Supervisors this week to change the name of John Wayne Airport and remove all likeness of Wayne, including his statue, in the international airport due to "racist and bigoted" statements made by the actor in the past.

Texas faces rising cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Texas Governor Mulls Another Lockdown as Daily COVID-19 Cases Hit 5,489

Jun 24, 2020 05:14 AM EDT By Dani O.

Health experts believe that the recent surge in coronavirus cases may be attributed to the reopening of economy.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks to the media after at a voting center for the presidential primaries on Super Tuesday

California Mayor and Sheriffs Refuse to Require Masks, Claims Governor's Order was 'Not Legitimate'

Jun 21, 2020 05:51 AM EDT By Dani O.

Several officials, including the mayor of Nevada City and sheriffs from Orange, Sacramento, and Fresno, claimed it was not the law enforcement officials' responsibility to impose the order.

A woman donates blood amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Los Angeles

Nearly Half of California's COVID-19 Cases Involve Younger People, Reports Claim

Jun 17, 2020 03:00 AM EDT By Dani O.

Recent reports show the global pandemic is infecting more people aged 34 and under as California reopens its economy. Experts believe the surge is likely attributed to disobeying social distancing and face mask guidelines.

Trump supporters and others rally against coronavirus disease restrictions at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg

California Residents Refuse to Wear Face Masks Despite Studies it could Lower Transmission

Jun 13, 2020 10:40 AM EDT By Dani O.

Several residents are pushing back on the mandatory use of face masks amid business reopenings as people strive to get back to old routines.

Two tax breaks for undocumented families are included in the latest budget plan of the Democrats in Sacramento which also includes health coverage for older immigrants no matter what their immigration status is.

Should Undocumented Families be Given Tax Breaks? Here’s What Latino Leaders Say

Jun 09, 2020 07:54 AM EDT By Olive Marie

Two tax incentives for undocumented families are included in the Democrats' latest budget plan in Sacramento. Also part of the proposed budget is health coverage for older immigrants regardless of immigration status.