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In this long exposure photo, the LNU Lightning Complex fire continues burning vegetation in the ridges near Chemise Road in Healdsburg on Aug., 21, 2020. Photo by Ray Chavez, Bay Area News Group

History-making California blazes — worst likely yet to come

by Emily Hoeven August 24, 2020August 24, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses his plan for the gradual reopening of California businesses during a news conference at the Display California store in Sacramento May 5, 2020.

At last: some good coronavirus news

by Emily Hoeven August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

Keely Bosler, Director of Finance, right, discusses Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2020-21 revised state budget during a hearing of the Assembly “Committee of the Whole on the State Budget,” at the Capitol on May 26, 2020. Lawmakers were looking into the Newsom administration’s plan to fill an estimated $54.3 budget deficit created by the effects of the coronavirus. Seated at top left, is Assemblyman Phil Ting, chair of the Assembly budget committee, and at bottom left is Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, vice chair of the budget committee. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/Pool

5 weeks left to find pandemic solutions

by Emily Hoeven July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Lucia Soares helps her two younger children, Emily, 9, and Daniel, 16, with their school work in their Modesto home. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

For 90% of students, school will be online

by Emily Hoeven July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom, wears a face mask as he answers a reporters question during his visit to the Queen Sheba Ethiopian Cuisine restaurant in Sacramento on Friday, June 19, 2020. Newsom visited the restaurant that is participating in the Great Plates Delivered program that provides meals to older adults who are at-risk to COVID-19. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/Pool

Newsom warns ‘restrictive’ orders may return

by Emily Hoeven June 30, 2020July 1, 2020