California Schools may return to 100% distance learning By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | July 9, 2020 School districts, the California Teachers' Association and President Trump are at odds about how to reopen schools this fall.
cannabis State cracks down on bars, restaurants By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | July 7, 2020 Gov. Newsom is ramping up enforcement of his coronavirus orders following the 16th straight day of record hospitalizations.
COVID-19 ICU admissions up 49% before 4th of July By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | July 3, 2020 Newsom reinforces mask order and encourages Californians to take responsibility to slow the spread.
Bay Area Don’t count on big 4th of July plans By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | July 1, 2020 Newsom announces stricter orders, enforcement. Big barbecues, parades and gatherings aren’t likely in the cards this Fourth of July.
California Voters to weigh in on affirmative action By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | June 25, 2020 November's ballot will feature ACA 5, a landmark amendment that would reinstate affirmative action in California. Parolee voting rights will also be decided.
COVID-19 Newsom: Hospitalizations threaten reopening By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | June 23, 2020 Pointing to a sharp uptick in coronavirus-related hospitalizations and ICU admissions, Gov. Gavin Newsom implored Californians to wear face masks.
homelessness State is prepared for spike, gov says By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | June 11, 2020 Many counties plan to reopen gyms, bars, hotels, movie theaters, pro sports venues without fans, and more, even as coronavirus cases continue to rise.
Featured in Category Defund the police? Inside cities’ responses By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | June 10, 2020 California cities respond to calls to defund police as state lawmakers consider legislation to combat racism.
California Many believe worst of pandemic yet to come By Emily Hoeven | CALmatters | June 4, 2020 Sixty-nine percent of black Californians say the worst is yet to come, compared with 53% of Asians and Latinos and 41% of whites.
Bay Area Much of CA under curfew as unrest continues By Emily Hoeven | Bay City News | June 1, 2020 Peaceful protests gave way to weekend violence across California; state of emergency declared for LA County.