Saturday, May 23, 2020
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Newsom vs. Churches
CalM: Facing defiant counties and churches, Newsom willing to bend
- PE: Trump orders governors to open churches ‘right now.’ Newsom says guidelines coming Monday
- SacBee: ‘People literally are dying.’ Gavin Newsom warns against ‘amnesia’ as churches push to reopen
- SFC: Divided 9th Circuit leaves Newsom’s ban on church services intact
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Holiday Weekend Plans
AP: Loosened restrictions, holiday weekend to test California
- AP: California mountain resort city won’t enforce state orders
- SFC: California’s remote getaways anxious about summer visits
- LAT $: Can California enjoy Memorial Day without spreading coronavirus? It will be a big test
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Gig Economy Fight
AP: California to decide if labor law applies to app drivers
- FresBee: Uber, Lyft and DoorDash initiative seeking labor law exemption heads to California voters
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David Crane
FH: More Budget Do’s and Don’ts
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GOP Opportunity
SFC: California Republicans think reopening the state is a winning election issue -
Newsom's Spending Spree
AP: Governor’s increased spending draws concern from lawmakers
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Union Deals
FresBee: California state unions have three weeks to negotiate pay cuts. Can they avoid furloughs? -
Election 2020
FresBee: Gavin Newsom ordered a vote-by-mail 2020 election, but did not provide money to pay for it -
Job Losses
SJMN: Bay Area loses half-million jobs in April, California 2.3 million. Here are the hardest-hit industries - AP: California’s April jobless rate higher than Great Recession
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Casinos Reopen
LAT $: As stay-at-home restrictions ease, California casinos gamble on reopening
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No Bid Contract
Deloitte Gets No-Bid Contract To Improve California’s Unemployment System Despite Criticism -
Hooray for Hollywood
CG: Gov. Newsom Announces Movie and TV Production Can Begin Next Week: Except Los Angeles -
Sex Abuse Cases
SBSun: Pomona city councilman arrested on suspicion of possessing child pornography - Abuser kept job at Modesto church for 3 years after teen reported molestation, lawsuit says
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Under the Dome
VOSD: Sacramento Report: AB 5 Fixes Move Forward
- CG: Senator Wiener Introduces ‘SB 50 Lite’ Housing Bill to End Single-Family Zoning in CA
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Crisis Management
LAT $: Teaching the coronavirus outbreak in Los Angeles as a crash course in crisis management -
COVID Trace Army
CG: Gov. Newsom’s ‘Trace Force’ COVID-19 Army -
Newsom's Threats
CG: After Tulare County Votes to Re-open, Gov. Newsom Threatens to Withhold Federal Coronavirus Funds -
Capitol Protest
SacBee: Anti-shutdown protests at state Capitol have cost CHP nearly $1 million in OT, other costs
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UC Reopening
CalM: UC fall 2020 reopening decision to come mid-June | CalMatters -
Congress 2020
AP: Republicans back away from House candidate over online posts -
Illegal Immigrant Aid
FresBee: Relief for California’s undocumented workers on the ‘verge of failure,’ critics say -
Kobe Bryant Crash
LAT $: Charter company that operated helicopter in Kobe Bryant crash has received federal coronavirus funds
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The Golden Pen
Will O’Neill
OCReg: It’s time to face the facts and reconsider the prolonged lockdowns:
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Joel Fox
FH: No Respite for Business vs. Labor Battles During Pandemic -
Michael Smolens
SDUT: Column: CSU chair and tribal CAO finds himself in the middle of a couple of hot issues -
Itxu Díaz
NR: John Wayne: The Hero We Need Now -
John Phillips
OCReg: California’s priorities have gone to pot
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OC Register Editorial
OCReg: Gavin Newsom’s cynical budget ploy -
Wine Country
SFC: Sonoma County’s wineries, restaurants can begin serving outdoor meals -
Sacramento Valley
SacBee: Trump administration yanks approval for homeless shelters in Sacramento, across California - SacBee: Kids in masks? Lunch in classrooms? Sacramento schools close to setting 2020-21 plans
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SF Bay Area
SFC: SF brings testing to Chinatown SRO to try to prevent outbreaks
- SFC: CCSF plans to close Fort Mason campus spark student protest
- AP: San Francisco university to pay $2.5M over fraud allegations
- LAT $: Marin’s health officer developed antibodies. He’s now in a unique spot to fight coronavirus
- SFC: ‘Shocking’: Federal officials revoke approval for huge Bayview
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South Bay
SJMN: Seven-year battle to save Willow Glen’s historic trestle may finally end in demolition -
Central Valley
FresBee: As COVID-19 rules loosen, Fresno County says wearing a mask now more important than ever - San Joaquin County reopens dining, retail after COVID-19 restrictions
- SJMN: Central Valley county moves to reopen against state orders even as coronavirus outbreak hits major employer
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Central Coast
CalCoast: Woman refuses to wear mask in San Luis Obispo store, video - CalCoast: San Luis Obispo County’s unemployment rate soars to 13.7%
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Ventura County
VCStar $: Drive-up coronavirus testing opens to all residents -
Los Angeles County
LAT $: Los Angeles faces federal concern over coronavirus’ spread, criticism for restrictions - LAT $: Corruption case against former L.A. County Assessor John Noguez tossed by appellate court
- LAT $: Trump administration warns Garcetti against ‘heavy-handed’ stay-at-home orders
- LADN: Barger pushes for LA County cities with fewer coronavirus cases to move faster to reopen
- LADN: Coronavirus: LA’s ‘long-term lockdown’ draws stern warning from Trump
- LADN: LA adds 35 more coronavirus deaths amid double-barreled lashing from White House
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Orange County
OCReg: William Lyon, Orange County homebuilder and civic leader, dies at 97
- OCReg: Orange County awaits word from state on next phase of reopening
- OCReg: Coronavirus: Nursing home deaths spike in O.C., prompting calls for more action
- OCReg: Diocese of Orange will allow parishes to hold public Masses starting June 14
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San Bernardino County
SBSun: San Bernardino County awaits state’s OK to reopen more businesses - SBSun: San Bernardino County sees 9 more coronavirus deaths, 162 new cases
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Riverside County
PE: Malls, dine-in restaurants can reopen in Riverside County, officials say - PE: Mount Rubidoux reopens to crowds in Riverside
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San Diego County
SDUT: County makes an example of Pacific Beach bar as Memorial Day weekend arrives - VOSD: SDPD Estimates it Will Clear Its Rape Kit Backlog in Two Years
- SDUT: Editorial: San Diego City Hall scandal hard to believe
- SDUT: As reopening begins, will San Diego’s brick-and-mortar retail recover from COVID’s blow?
- SDUT: San Diego County eliminates juvenile justice fees and debts