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Sonoma County joins Marin, Napa, Solano and Contra Costa Counties. If sonoma’s numbers don’t improve by Monday, a number of businesses would have to close their indoor operations, including dine-in restaurants, wineries, bars and movie theaters.

State leaders made it clear Thursday that California is now in peak fire season in the midst of a pandemic. Governor Gavin Newsom and the head of Cal Fire held a joint news conference to talk about what has already been a fierce season made all the more difficult as the coronavirus takes its toll on much needed resources.

More California inmates keep dying of apparent complications of the coronavirus, officials said Wednesday, as Gov. Gavin Newsom met with a federal judge who has personally appealed for widespread early releases to allow for more separation among prisoners.

State leaders made it clear Thursday that California is now in peak fire season in the midst of a pandemic. Governor Gavin Newsom and the head of Cal Fire held a joint news conference to talk about what has already been a fierce season made all the more difficult as the coronavirus takes its toll on much needed resources. Robert...

Inmates at San Quentin say the deadly COVID-19 outbreak that has killed at least six inmates is getting worse by the day. Now the inmates say there’s no hot meals and the men have to rely on crackers, cheese and slices of bread. Melissa Colorado reports.

What happened in California? We were doing relatively well and flattening the curve, but we’re back to square one. NBC Bay Area’s Political Analyst Larry Gerston talks about what could have gone wrong.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned local elected officials on Friday they risk state sanctions if they don’t enforce health orders as the coronavirus pandemic worsens, while about 200 state inspectors fanned out to look for violators over the long holiday weekend. “A local government that refuses to abide by, ensure compliance with, or take enforcement action against noncompliance with these…

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday urged Californians to turn to their “better angels” and use common sense over the holiday weekend by wearing a mask and skipping traditional gatherings with family and friends.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday urged Californians to use common sense over the holiday weekend by wearing a mask and skipping social gatherings. He also announced a new public awareness campaign urging Californians to follow the state’s face covering mandate. Christie Smith reports.

The new order issued by Governor Gavin Newsom comes with new Enforcement Strike Teams, state agencies that will be tasked with enforcing the rules.

The new order issued by Governor Gavin Newsom also comes with a new Enforcement Strike Teams, state agencies that will be tasked with enforcing the rules. Sergio Quintana reports.

Any of your plans for July 4th weekend at a Pacifica or Half Moon Bay beach, have been wiped out. Ian Cull reports.

COVID-19 is not done with California. The Golden State is dealing with a surge in both cases and hospitalizations. Now some are wondering how difficult It will be to flatten the curve again. Terry McSweeney reports.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an estimated $54.3 billion deficit that temporarily raises taxes on businesses, delays payments to public schools and cuts billions of dollars on state services and worker salaries.

Nearly three-quarters of California residents live in counties facing concerning coronavirus trends, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday as he warned he would impose further targeted shutdowns of counties or businesses if necessary and step up enforcement of his orders.

Positivity rate is the key indicator for Governor Newsom in the fight against COVID-19. It’s the percentage of people tested who have the virus and in California, it’s rising. Ian Cull reports.

Bars, restaurants and beaches that recently reopened are once again shutting down as COVID-19 cases spike in 33 states.

With the coronavirus surging, at least four California counties on Friday paused or prepared to backtrack on their reopening plans in a bid to halt the spread of the virus. Gov. Gavin Newsom urged an agricultural county that borders Mexico to reimpose a stay-at-home mandate. Newsom said he was concerned about Imperial County’s high rate of positive tests and...

A Bay Area lawmakers is asking the governor to consider issuing hundreds of dollars in fines for not wearing masks as some people are failing to follow the state mandate. With the state’s COVID-19 numbers spiking, San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa sent the governor a letter asking him to put some muscle behind the mandate and issue fines....

A Bay Area lawmakers is asking the governor to consider issuing hundreds of dollars in fines for not wearing masks as some people are failing to follow the state mandate. Roz Plater reports.