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Newsom cuts back California COVID-19 orders — but keeps his emergency declaration. Here’s why

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom will lift a series of statewide orders he issued during the COVID-19 pandemic as California begins to shift its response to the virus – but his overall emergency declaration will remain in place.

Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2022

George Skelton: Texas abortion law gives gun-controlling California, gun lobby something to agree on

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If the U.S. Supreme Court had heeded a gun lobby warning, California Gov. Gavin Newsom wouldn't be pushing Texas copycat legislation aimed at the firearms industry.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2022

Will you need a 2nd booster shot to keep coronavirus at bay?

With omicron fading and pressure growing to ease mask rules and other pandemic restrictions, there is growing debate among health officials and experts about if or when a second booster shot will be part of this path toward recovery.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2022

California Gov. Newsom Plans New Agency To Combat Right-Wing News 'Misinformation'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to create a state agency designed to combat what is defined as misinformation coming from conservative-focused news channels including Fox (NASDAQ: FOX), Newsmax and One America News.

Benzinga · Feb 18, 2022

Newsom's new COVID-19 plans for California pose familiar challenges

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom struck a circumspect tone Thursday when he announced California's plans to monitor and respond to COVID-19 indefinitely after removing most statewide restrictions and rules.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2022

California first state in U.S. to outline COVID endemic phase plan

"We are moving past the crisis phase into a phase where we will work to live with this virus," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Axios · Feb 18, 2022

California adopts nation's 1st 'endemic' virus policy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the first shift by a state to an “endemic” approach to the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

California adopts nation's first 'endemic' virus policy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced the first shift by a state to an “endemic” approach to the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

George Skelton: Newsom's waning voter approval might've given the GOP a shot. But they blew it in the recall

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The crime issue is teed up for her — and would be for GOP gubernatorial aspirants if they hadn't buried the ball in the rough last year.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2022

Judge is first Latina nominated to California's high court

Gov. Gavin Newsom has nominated an appeals court judge who is the daughter of Mexican immigrants as the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022