SACRAMENTO — California won’t lift its mask requirement until June 15 to give the public and businesses time to prepare and ensure cases stay low, state Health Director Dr. Mark Ghaly said Monday. “This four week period will give Californians time to prepare for this change, while we continue the...
No More Masks on June 15! Thank You, Gov. Newsom.
Blessed with a state treasury that has a spare $100 billion and a pandemic that's finally receding, Gavin Newsom is surfing across California on a seemingly perfect wave. He's passing out tax rebates, emergency drought declarations, and billions to reduce homelessness and support education. On Tuesday, he told FoxLA's news...
Masks Strongly Encouraged, but Not Required to Vote This November in California
Secretary of State Alex Padilla's office has put out guidance saying Californians don't have to wear COVID-19 masks to vote in November's presidential election. However, mask-less voters may be asked to use a voting station with additional physical distancing to protect the safety of others. Counties also must make disposable...
Local Control Backed by State, Federal Support Will Beat COVID: Borgeas
As your state senator, I have listened to people in our community voice their experiences and concerns on California’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some instances, our community clearly agrees on an issue. In other cases, the community is split on how to tackle these challenging circumstances. Despite these...
Borgeas: What We’ve Learned About the Pandemic Response
As your state senator, I have listened to people in our community voice their experiences and concerns on California’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some instances, our community clearly agrees on an issue. In other cases, the community is split on how to tackle these challenging circumstances. Despite these...
Nursing Home Denies Workers’ Claims of Dirty Play, Low Pay
A nursing assistant and her union are sounding the alarm of unsafe and unfair practices at one local nursing home. Sylvia Castillo, a certified nursing assistant, says Fresno PostAcute Care is not providing proper personal protective equipment, not providing adequate space for breaks, and reneging on a promise for hazard...
Study: Wearing a Mask Protects You From Severe COVID-19 Symptoms
Masks appears to do more than protect others during COVID-19. They protect the mask user, too. That's the finding of a report written by infectious disease experts that'll publish soon in the Journal of Internal Medicine. GV Wire℠received an advance copy of the report from Dr. Monica Gandhi, one of...
Merced Sheriff’s New Tune: COVID-19 Is Bad, Wear a Mask
Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke is singing a different tune about COVID-19 health risks as the number of cases in his county explodes. Listen to this article: About two months ago, he cited the Constitution while saying he wouldn't enforce violations of state shelter-in-place orders. "I WILL NOT be taking...
Community Medical Foundation CEO Pleads for Mask Donations
The plea from Community Medical Foundation CEO Katie Zenovich is pretty clear. Community Medical Centers need N95 masks, and they need them now. "We're feeling it. And we're hoping that everyone helps us step up to help the care providers protect everyone because we need to protect everyone who comes...
Modesto City Council Bans Weapons, Masks at Rallies
 Modesto has banned firearms, glass bottles, baseball bats, and other items that can be used as weapons at rallies and protests. The Modesto City Council approved the ordinance Tuesday that also prohibits participants from wearing masks or anything that hides their faces. City spokesman Thomas Reeves says the ordinance initially...