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Gov. Gavin Newsom wears a protective mask on his face while speaking to reporters at Miss Ollie’s restaurant during the coronavirus outbreak in Oakland on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Photo by Jeff Chiu, AP Photo/Pool

Faced with dying Californians and withering businesses, Gov. Newsom steers a middle path. Can it last?

by Laurel Rosenhall August 6, 2020August 5, 2020

As coronavirus infections and deaths rise dramatically, the Democratic governor navigates pressure to both tighten restrictions and ease up on businesses.

The coronavirus has played havoc with California's economy, state Democrats to consider exploiting a loophole to expand jobless benefits. Image via iStockmage via iStock

If feds let jobless benefits drop, California Dems may “backdoor borrow” to extend them

by Ben Christopher July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Closures and false starts have been harsh for California business owners and employees seeking stability. Image via iStock

After more coronavirus closures, how deep will California’s recession go?

by Lauren Hepler July 16, 2020July 24, 2020

Saabir Lockett tapes signs to the rear window of a vehicle before the start of a car rally on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. The rally was held to support the passage of a city ordinance that would give workers who were laid off during the pandemic a "right to return" if companies start to hire again. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

Coronavirus: Oakland gives ‘first dibs’ to laid off airport and hotel workers

by Laurence Du Sault July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Coronavirus: Oakland workers rally for right to return to their jobs

by Laurence Du Sault July 13, 2020July 15, 2020

Latino small businesses must equitably benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

by Guest Commentary July 9, 2020July 16, 2020

Where to get financial help during coronavirus in California — and is it enough?

by Jackie Botts June 29, 2020July 7, 2020

A sign hangs from the door at Cholita Linda, an Oakland counter-service restaurant, informing customers to go next door for take out following an order for Alameda and surrounding counties to shelter in place until April 7 in an effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus

With $54.3 billion deficit, cuts ahead

by Emily Hoeven May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

Newsom jumps gun on some COVID-19 plans

by Emily Hoeven May 4, 2020May 3, 2020

Tension rising: Governor vs. The OC

by Emily Hoeven May 1, 2020May 1, 2020