Tag: State

Governor Newsom Rejects Activating National Guard During Protests

SAN FRANCISCO—California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected President Donald Trump’s proposal to activate the National Guard to “dominate” protesters. On Sunday, May 31, Trump tweeted:...

Bay Area Churches Keep Online Services, Despite OK To Reopen

SAN FRANCISCO—Last week the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, gave permission for places of worship to reopen again, as long as the right safety...

California Releases New Rules For Places Of Worship

CALIFORNIA—On Monday May 25, the state of California released new guidelines for in-person worship services following the Trump Administration’s approval of letting places of...

Newsom Secures $1 Billion In Masks From China

UNITED STATES−Governor Gavin Newsom announced on April 7, on the Rachel Maddow Show a  $1 billion deal to purchase 200 million masks on a...

Businesses To Close Due To COVID-19

CALIFORNIA—Governor Gavin Newsom called for the temporary closure of all bars and wineries throughout the state on Sunday, March 15 due to the COVID-19...

California Issues Alert On Price Gouging During State Of Emergency

CALIFORNIA—California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued a price gouging alert on Wednesday, March 4 following the statewide public health emergency declaration in California. Under...

Will California Follow New Jersey, Other States And Legalize Online Casinos?

UNITED STATES—California has long been recognized for its movie-star appeal, easy-going lifestyle and mostly liberal laws. So, it will come as a surprise that...

Governor Newsom Repeals Law Obligating Citizens Help Police

SACRAMENTO—On August 30, Governor Gavin Newsom repealed a bill that required able-bodied citizens 18 years or older to aide and assists police officers if...

Legalized Sports Betting In California: What You Need To Know

UNITED STATES—The sports betting world is a billion-dollar industry, however, in much of America, it remains shrouded in the zone of hazy legality. With...

Trump Administration Pulls $1B For California Rail Project

SACRAMENTO—The Trump administration cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal money for California’s high-speed rail project on Thursday, May 16. The Federal Railroad Administration issued the...