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The sun peaks through the smokey skies from the Camp Fire and a PG&E transmission line November 12, 2018, three miles west of Pulga, Calif. Photo by Karl Mondon, Bay Area News Group

Fast winds incoming: PG&E power shutoffs could last 3 days

by Emily Hoeven October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

In order to comply with local regulations, a Vista, Ca nail salon operates outside on Aug. 1, 2020. Photo by Simone Hogan via iStock

Nail salons can reopen indoors, COVID tests now available to all

by Ana B. Ibarra September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom holds up a bill before signing it into law over zoom on Sept. 17, 2020. Screenshot via YouTube

Newsom expands worker protections

by Emily Hoeven September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

A pivotal week for California

by Emily Hoeven August 25, 2020August 25, 2020

Dr. Sonia Angell, Director of California Department of Public Health, at a press conference in the state capitol following the first COVID-19 death in California on March 4, 2020. Angell has just announced that she is resigning from her post. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Amid pressures of pandemic, Newsom quickly accepts health officer’s resignation

by Ana B. Ibarra August 10, 2020August 11, 2020

Surfers carry their boards down to the water at noon despite daytime beach closures at Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz on May 7, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Now closed: Bars, beaches, indoor dining

by Emily Hoeven July 2, 2020July 2, 2020

California unveiled a path for counties to allow the reopening of gyms, campgrounds, bars, day camps, schools and more as early as June 12. Photo via iStock

California posts guidelines for gyms, bars, hotels, camps to reopen as soon as June 12

by Ben Christopher June 5, 2020June 11, 2020