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Protesters carrying American flags and signs in front of the California Capitol are reflected in a fellow-protester’s sunglasses. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Not an option: Governor orders statewide mask use amid scattered pushback

by Ana B. Ibarra June 18, 2020June 26, 2020

After weeks of mixed messaging and leaving the decision to counties, the state today said face coverings will be required in many places to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Assemblymember Mike Gipson wears a face mask with the words California Safe, as he addresses the Assembly during a committee of the whole, a parliamentary process held for the first time in 25 years to question Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration’s plan to fill an estimated $54.3 budget deficit created by the effects of the coronavirus. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/Pool

Assembly to Newsom: Don’t count on feds to rescue California from deep budget cuts

by Laurel Rosenhall May 26, 2020June 1, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses his revised 2020-2021 state budget during a news conference in Sacramento on May 14, 2020. Photo by AP Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/Pool

Newsom moves to slash school, health spending — but asks feds for a rescue

by Laurel Rosenhall and Jackie Botts May 14, 2020May 21, 2020

Amanda Simoni, owner of Heritage School of Discovery in Oakdale, laughs while students play in the school yard mud pit. A new California child care website aims to connect essential workers with available options. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

New state child care website comes up short

by Elizabeth Aguilera May 10, 2020June 8, 2020

California prepara un ejército de detectives de coronavirus

by Rachel Becker May 4, 2020May 18, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom writes down a note during a March 28 tour of the Bloom Energy in Sunnyvale, which refurbished ventilators to meet the COVID-19 pandemic. This week Newsom announced the state would loan 500 ventilators to the national stockpile for use by New York and other states, and that it would share excess masks from its massive purchase of them. Photo by Beth LaBerge/Pool Photo via AP

Newsom the Beneficent? California governor steps into pandemic supply vacuum

by Ben Christopher April 8, 2020April 9, 2020

The USNS Mercy, a Navy hospital ship is seen docked at Naval Base San Diego Wednesday, March 18, 2020, in San Diego. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday he has asked the Navy to prepare its two hospital ships — the USNS Mercy and the USNS Comfort in New York — for deployment to aid against the coronavirus outbreak. Photo by Gregory Bull, AP Photo

Gov. Gavin Newsom orders all of California to shelter in place

by Judy Lin March 19, 2020March 20, 2020

Elizabeth Hopkins, left, fills Sal Vega’s shopping bag with canned goods at a food distribution site in Martinez, CA. Vega, 76, wears a mask, gloves and sunglasses to protect himself while out of the house. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

More Californians are hungry, seeking help amid coronavirus job losses

by Jackie Botts March 19, 2020March 20, 2020

Shuttered businesses along Telegraph Avenue in Oakland on March 16, 2020. Today, seven counties enacted a shelter in place order until April 7 to curb the spread of novel coronavirus

Out of a job? Can’t pay your bills? These proposals may help keep you afloat amid coronavirus

by Jackie Botts March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Your questions answered about California’s ‘lockdown’: Can I move into a new house? Can I get together with neighbors if we stay 6 feet apart?

by Nigel Duara March 15, 2020April 8, 2020