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Smith Concedes 25th Congressional Election to Garcia

May 14, 2020 2:51 pm

Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) conceded the 25th Congressional District special election late Wednesday night, giving Republican challenger Mike Garcia a virtually confirmed victory. Christy Smith concedes House race, Garcia claims victory While 82% of the final vote was in...

California State Capitol dome shines against blue sky

Senate, Assembly Move Forward with Rent, Home Loan Relief Programs

May 13, 2020 8:43 pmMay 14, 2020 8:41 am

A Senate renter assistance program and an Assembly mortgage forbearance bill gained traction this week in their respective houses, possibly giving California renters and homeowners some relief in the next few months. The Senate rental plan In the Senate, a...

California to Reopen Dine-In Restaurants, Most Retail Businesses in Approved Counties

May 12, 2020 6:51 pm

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that dine-in restaurants can now open in a limited capacity in counties that meet all public health benchmarks and are approved by the state. Phase 2 reopenings and new public health rules Joining dine-in...

Gov. Newsom Says Elon Musk’s Fight is with Alameda County, Not State

May 12, 2020 7:36 amMay 12, 2020 9:59 am

In his press conference Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom attempted to distance himself from Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s threat to move his company headquarters and production facilities out of state because of Newsom’s statewide shutdown orders. Musk’s plant has been...

El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Votes to Re-Open

May 11, 2020 7:21 amMay 11, 2020 7:21 am

With no deaths due to COVID-19 in El Dorado County, the Board of Supervisors recently met and agreed it is time to reopen. Supervisors sent a letter to Governor Newsom calling for a full move into Stage 2 for the county....

Over 60% of Child Care Centers Facing Closure in California Due to Lockdown

May 10, 2020 8:41 am

‘This is a dangerous thing to gamble with.’ On Thursday, UC Berkeley’s Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) released a study on child care programs in California, finding that over 60% of all centers in the...

California Enters Phase 2 of Reopening

May 9, 2020 2:10 amMay 9, 2020 3:36 am

On Friday, California entered Phase 2 of its 4 Phase reopening plan, lifting some retail and manufacturing sector restrictions and allowing cities and counties who meet certain criteria to open up even more. Phase 2 reopening Retailers such as stores...