California district attorney blasts Newsom’s leadership: ‘The blood of the children…is on your
By Audrey Conklin | Fox News ‘Stop using COVID-19 to further your political agenda,’ she said The Fresno County district attorney condemned Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s changes to the state’s bail policies amid COVID-19, in light of a recent crime spike. Newsom, who has made efforts to reform California’s criminal justice system while in office, initiated the release of thousands of […]
California property taxes for businesses could get highest raise in 40 years
The tax hikes comes as the state is still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic By Bradford Betz | Fox News Californians will vote next month on whether to approve the largest tax increase on commercial and industrial properties in more than 40 years, and the measure has sparked fierce debate on what its effect on small businesses and consumers will be. The […]
Trump to visit California to assess wildfires
By Morgan Phillips | Fox News He will go to McClellan Park in Sacramento County to join federal fire and emergency officials, and be briefed on the fires. The president approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the state effective Aug. 14 to approve individual and public assistance. “Since mid-August, President Trump and Governor Newsom have spoken by […]
California Gov. Newsom failed to take promised pay cut, newspaper finds
By Bradford Betz | Fox News California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been drawing his full monthly salary despite asking state workers in May to take a pay cut to alleviate the state’s burden in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Though elected state officials are exempt from such pay cuts, Newsom pledged that he would voluntarily slash his salary when he asked […]
California Gov. Newsom says 367 wildfires, 23 of them major, continue to burn in statewide emergency
By Michael Ruiz | Fox News 23 major fires were raging, with hundreds of smaller ones around the state Hundreds of wildfires were raging across California Wednesday, with almost two dozen considered major or complex, Gov. Gavin Newsom said as the state faces evacuations and scorching conditions. A historic heat wave and sustained winds have complicated firefighters’ efforts, according to the governor’s office. The National […]
Nearly 18,000 California inmates could be released early due to coronavirus
By Audrey Conklin | Fox News California could be on track to release a total of 17,600 inmates early to make space in crowded facilities during the coronavirus pandemic. A spokesperson for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) told Fox News that “in total, 8,032 [inmates] have had their releases expedited and overall, we have reduced the total […]
Trump to kick off Independence Day weekend at Mt. Rushmore amid anti-monument push from activists
By Adam Shaw | Fox News President Trump on Friday will travel to Mount Rushmore to mark the start of Independence Day weekend with a firework display — coming at a time of vigorous national debate over America’s history, and when the South Dakota landmark is under renewed scrutiny by activists. Trump is expected to speak at the […]
California should double its coronavirus testing to control outbreak, Harvard scientists say
By Madeline Farber | Fox News California must double the number of tests in order to contain its recent surge of coronavirus cases, Harvard University recently said. In a report from the Harvard Global Health Institute, scientists explained the differences between mitigation and suppression in relation to COVID-19. “Currently, a lot of states are essentially aiming for mitigation level testing: The focus is on […]
Local officials across California balk at Newsom face mask order, say they won’t enforce it
By Tyler Olson | Fox News Local governments and police departments in California have said in recent days that they will not enforce a mandate from Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom that people in the state wear face masks in most public places, including outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible — despite emphasis from the governor about the importance of following […]
California pastors vow to defy Gov. Newsom and reopen: ‘Churches are part of the answer not the problem’
By Caleb Parke | Fox News A network of 3,000 California churches, representing 2.5 million members, plans to defy Gov. Gavin Newsom by resuming in-person services, as pastors insist they’ve been left out of the process. California Church United pastors announced Thursday in front of a Fontana megachurch that they plan to open May 31, instead of waiting until stage […]
