Smartphone-based COVID-19 notification system coming to all Californians, governor says

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Smartphone-based COVID-19 notification system coming to all Californians, governor says

The smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system that was piloted by UC San Diego and other state universities will be made available to all Californians this week. State officials hope the…

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As anxieties rise, Californians buy hundreds of thousands more guns – Capitol Weekly | Capitol Weekly

Handgun sales in California have risen to unprecedented levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, and experts say first-time buyers are driving the trend. The FBI conducted 462,000 background checks related to handgun purchases…

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Californians urged to stay inside amid unhealthy air from wildfires

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KRON) – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging residents near wildfire to stay inside. >> Latest evacuations, road closures, and more here. Air quality throughout…

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Will enough Californians get vaccinated for COVID-19? Compliance with other health and safety measures could be indicator

Infectious disease experts believe a coronavirus vaccine is key to returning to some version of our previous normal. The country would need roughly 50% to 80% immunity for the virus…

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Californians see COVID-19 pandemic aggravating inequality, new poll finds

In a nation already troubled by inequality, research says that black people are bearing a disproportionate impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP photo by Mark Lennihan) A strong majority of…

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Remember when Gavin Newsom said 25 million Californians would catch COVID-19?

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference about the arrival of the Navy hospital ship Mercy at the Port of Los Angeles on March 27. (Associated Press) To the…

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Southern Californians are ready to scratch post-pandemic itch for Las Vegas

Steve Marcus The marquee sign at the Bellagio displays a message prior to the temporary closing Tuesday, March 17, 2020. MGM Resorts properties temporarily closed at midnight in an effort…

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Social distancing urged as sunny weekend tempts Californians

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spring heat wave drove an uptick of people to California beaches, golf courses and trails on Saturday as authorities warned people not to swarm them…

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Newsom signs executive order preventing debt collectors from garnishing stimulus funds from Californians

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed an executive order that prevents debt collectors from garnishing federal stimulus funds from most Californians. The order is effectively immediately and is retroactive, but…

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In coronavirus lockdown, Californians take the high road and get cannabis delivered

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Facing isolation and rising stress because of the novel coronavirus, Californians are buying more cannabis products, especially for home delivery. The state, which legalized recreational cannabis…

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