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Organizations Supporting Undocumented Immigrants Puts Pressure on California for a Weekly COVID-19 Relief Aid

The state of California is the first in the country to provide relief aid for undocumented workers and organizations for undocumented immigrants are awaiting for the promised COVID-19 relief aid.

California’s Sanctuary City and Phase 2 of Reopening

May 19, 2020 12:00 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Read on to find out about the sanctuary city and phase 2 of reopening in California.

California’s Climate Catalyst Fund of an Extra $250 Million Compromised by Major Budget Cuts

May 18, 2020 12:00 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

In an interview last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a cut in the budgets for the year 2020-2021 in the state. As of yet, he said $203 million was the overall budget, with $133 billion reserved for the general funds.

California Sheriff Claims State's $0 Bail Policy Ignores Victims, Sets Criminals Free

May 17, 2020 04:44 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

A California sheriff recently denounced the zero-bail policy after it set repeat offenders free.

Risks for Latinos in California From The Coronavirus

May 15, 2020 11:39 PM EDT By Mary Quill

Read on to find out about the effects of the coronavirus pandemic to Latinos in California and how the state is handling the situation.

Governor Gavin Newsom Reveals Budget Proposal Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 15, 2020 11:09 PM EDT By Andrea Ano

Governor of California reveals how he plans to close the $54 billion deficit brought about by the coronavirus.

Federal regulators on Wednesday announced it declined certification of the N95 Masks California ordered from a Chinese company earlier this month costing $990 million.

N95 Masks’ Certification Denied: The Products California Ordered from Chinese Firm, BYD Considered ‘not acceptable’

May 15, 2020 01:00 AM EDT By Olive Marie

Federal regulators on Wednesday announced it declined certification of the N95 Masks California ordered from a Chinese company earlier this month costing $990 million.

FILE PHOTO: A passenger wearing a mask waits in line to check in for a flight at Miami International Airport

California's COVID-19 Contact Tracing Failed When Overwhelmed, CDC Study Finds

May 13, 2020 06:13 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

A recent report published by the California Health Department and the CDC claims the state's contract tracing program was ineffective in limiting the spread of the virus.

Through contract tracing officials investigating the case were able to validate five cases of COVID-19 traced to the birthday party and they were all residents of Pasadena.

Coughing Woman Who Made a Joke About Having COVID-19, Now Infected

May 11, 2020 12:20 PM EDT By Olive Marie

Health officials confirmed that a birthday party was the reason behind the cluster of COVID-19 cases in Pasadena, California.

Santa Clara Death Records Show Latino Neighborhoods are Hardest Hit by COVID-19

May 11, 2020 12:00 PM EDT By Neil P.

More Latinos are hardest hit in the poor neighborhoods of East San Jose in Santa Clara County compared to wealthier areas.

SpaceX founder and chief engineer Elon Musk speaks at a post-launch news conference to discuss the SpaceX Crew Dragon astronaut capsule in-flight abort test at the Kennedy Space Center

"F- Elon Musk": California Democrat Reacts to Tesla CEO's Pullout Threat Amid COVID-19 Lockdown

May 10, 2020 08:40 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

A California democrat recently voiced her disappointment Tesla CEO Elon Musk's threat to pull his company out of California if the state government doesn't let him resume operations.

1-year-old Madalyn Slater was allegedly thrown off a cliff by her dad.

California Man Throws 1-Year-Old Daughter From Cliff, Witnesses Say

May 09, 2020 07:30 AM EDT By Olive Marie

A man from California purportedly killed his one-year-old daughter after he stabbed his wife in the stomach. The wife was pregnant at the time of the stabbing.

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Says Illegal Immigrants Deserve Stimulus Funds

May 08, 2020 11:00 AM EDT By Olive Marie

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez insisted, even the illegal immigrants deserve to receive their "fair share" of the state and federal stimulus funds since some of them are paying more in taxes than businesses "that have been bailed out."

Inside San Quentin State Prison: Home to the Worst Criminals in the World

May 04, 2020 10:30 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

San Quentin is infamous for gang-related race riots and internal exploitation. The prison is home to six notorious gangs: the Mexican Mafia, Ayran Brotherhood, Nuestra Familia, Nazi Low Riders, the Bloods, and the Crips.

Residents Say Northern Californians are Being Punished for Southern California's Actions

May 01, 2020 01:30 AM EDT By Mary Quill

Californian communities are concerned about the possible decision of Governor Gavin Newsom involving Californian beaches. Find out here about the details.

A Latina From California Is the First Known U.S. Citizen to Die from COVID-19

Apr 30, 2020 06:50 AM EDT By Neil P.

A Latina was the first known U.S. citizen to die of COVID-19 in early and mid-February or three weeks before the previously known U.S. death from the virus.