According to Newsom, the deadline extension and penalty-free payment options will save small businesses billions during the pandemic. 

Covid hospitalizations are on pace to rise by up to 30 percent by Christmas Eve in much of the state, according to the governor.

Schools that have resumed in-person classes recently will be allowed to stay open, despite the state’s strict Purple Tier protocols.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was “pulling the emergency brake” by placing most of the state back into the purple tier.

Martin Jenkins was nominated by Gov. Gavin Newsom to replace former Associate Justice Ming Chin, 77, who retired Aug. 31.

The 25-year-old driver veered to the right and off the south edge of the highway before crashing.