CDC releases updated school guidance
July 11, 2021
Students and teachers will still be required to wear masks when returning to school this fall, the California Department of Public Health announced Friday, despite the U.S. Centers for Disease
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Newsom visits Six Flags amid state’s reopening
June 16, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Six Flags Magic Mountain Wednesday to celebrate the state’s reopening. Newsom continued to describe the reopening as California’s first step to coming “roaring back,” adding, “It’s
County touts reopening: ‘We can and we should feel joy’
June 15, 2021
After more than a year of stay-at-home orders amid the pandemic, Los Angeles County celebrated the full reopening of the state Tuesday. “At long last, the day that so many
California’s mask mandate may end June 15
May 12, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state would stop requiring people to wear masks in almost all circumstances on June 15, the date set for the state’s full reopening. In an
Newsom expands state stimulus, unveils $100 billion recovery plan
May 10, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday he’d be expanding the state’s economic stimulus program to middle-income families that make up to $75,000. Under the expanded plan, two-thirds of Californians are set
L.A. County moves to yellow tier; reopenings expected Thursday
May 4, 2021
Los Angeles County’s continually declining COVID-19 cases have met the threshold to move into the least-restrictive, yellow tier this week, allowing for more businesses to reopen starting Thursday. California Department of
Newsom announces plans to fully reopen state by June
April 6, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday a plan to fully reopen California’s economy by June 15 — if vaccine and hospitalization numbers remain stable. The move would eliminate the state’s four-tiered
Garcia tours Six Flags amid reopening
April 5, 2021
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, toured Six Flags Magic Mountain, one of the area’s largest private employers, on Monday as it reopens to the general public. The park was closed
COVID-19: State to expand vaccine eligibility
March 25, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the state is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to any Californian over the age of 16 starting April 15, with those 50 and older becoming
Stern announces legislative package on nursing home reform
March 23, 2021
Sen. Henry Stern, D-Calabasas, along with other California lawmakers and a coalition of workers and advocates for the elderly and people with disabilities, unveiled a legislative reform package Tuesday that
COVID-19: Public Health details red tier guidelines, more eligible for vaccines Monday
March 11, 2021
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials announced Thursday that the county is expected to enter the less restrictive, red tier this weekend, with reopenings expected to be permitted Monday through Wednesday. “The exact
COVID-19: L.A. County could move into red tier this weekend
March 10, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday the state is expected to meet its threshold of administering 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in hardest-hit communities Friday, triggering a change in the state’s
Newsom addresses Californians, Legislature in annual State of the State
March 10, 2021
A year into the pandemic that’s infected 3.6 million Californians and killed nearly 55,000, Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the Legislature and residents in his third State of the State address. This marked the
Hart, Newhall join letter to state leaders to reconsider school reopening plans
February 26, 2021
The William S. Hart Union High School and Newhall School districts on Monday joined scores of other California districts and education offices in a letter to state leaders, urging them
State to prioritize educators for vaccines, sets guidelines for youth sports to resume
February 19, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced during a news conference Friday vaccines allocated next month will be prioritized for educators, while also setting guidelines for youth sports to resume. Ten percent of
CA Senate hears from EDD, Bank of America on unemployment process
February 16, 2021
California senators heard last week from officials with the Employment Development Department and Bank of America over the state’s unemployment benefits processing, for which lawmakers urged immediate improvements. “I want
Valladares introduces bill looking to reopen theme parks sooner
February 5, 2021
Theme parks in California have remained closed since the onset of the pandemic, with no clear sight of when they’ll welcome guests again — but a new bill introduced by
COVID-19: SCV death toll increases by 19, new mass vaccination site coming to L.A. County
February 3, 2021
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital reported two additional COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, as the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s death toll for the Santa Clarita Valley increased by 19 in
UPDATE: California’s stay-at-home orders lifted, L.A. County to align with state by end of week
January 25, 2021
California’s regional stay-at-home orders were lifted across all regions statewide Monday, green-lighting the reopening of in-person dining and hair and nail salons, among other businesses. Los Angeles County is set
Newsom proposed budget includes stimulus payments, aid for small businesses
January 8, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled Friday his $227 billion budget plan, one that proposes immediate relief to low-income families and $15 billion in economic relief as California continues its deadly battle