California Gov. Gavin Newsom Launches Police Reform Task Force

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Wednesday, before California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the coronavirus crisis in the state, he took some time to deliver details about a 5.8 earthquake in the Owens Valley.It was an appropriate preface, as Newsom went on to announce the state had seen another record number of newly-diagnosed COVID-19 cases, 7,149 new infections.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorExactly three months after California Governor Gavin Newsom issued his statewide stay-at-home order, the region experienced its second straight day of record new coronavirus cases.The California Department of Public Health reported a total of 4,083 new lab-confirmed cases on Wednesday, which was the highest single-day increase yet for the state.

California will require people to wear masks in most indoor settings and outdoors when distancing isn't possible under a statewide order issued Thursday. "Science shows that face coverings and masks work," Gov.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that everyone in the state will now be required to wear face masks in public. The order is intended to prevent people who are infected with COVID-19 but not showing symptoms from spreading the virus, according to an announcement by the California Department of Public Health.NEW: Wearing face coverings in most settings outside the home is now required in #California to slow the spread of #COVID19.

In the grand scheme of reopening cinemas in the US, we all know that studios are only looking at a few areas as real barometers for when they can move forward with their release schedule. Those areas include New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.

Dave McNary Film ReporterMovie theaters in California could begin reopening as early as June 12 under strict proposed guidelines that have been issued by the state’s Department of Public Health.Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet to weigh in on the proposed guidelines, which are part of family entertainment rules.

Anthony D'Alessandro, Dominic Patten EXCLUSIVE: With California Gov. Gavin Newsom potentially poised to make an announcement easing COVID-19 restrictions on movie theaters this week, the industry anticipates at least the semblance of a summer season.The news will come as a relief to movie theaters, which have been shut since mid-March, and studios as well which have holding back on expensive event movies.  Warner Bros.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorPut ’em in, Coach, they’re ready to play.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom released on Friday his long-awaited guidelines for restarting film and TV production in the state amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

 Ben Affleck  and  Ana de Armas  are joining protesters in the fight against racial injustice following the death of George Floyd, 46. The couple, who has been quarantining together in Los Angeles, stepped out Tuesday morning to listen to protesters at the Save Venice March.

Halsey has been in the middle of the protests in Los Angeles over the past few days, and the singer shared photos and videos on Instagram to let her fans know what she has witnessed. The You Should Be Sad singer has provided first aid to those who have been injured while protesting George Floyd’s death, and she told people who are sitting in “the comfort” of their own home to open their eyes.

Jamie Foxx took the microphone at a rally to protest the killing of George Floyd on Monday (June 1, 2020).

As tensions rise amid the ongoing protests taking place across the nation following the May 25 death of George Floyd, California Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed protesters during a Monday press conference in which he emphasized that he, along with other leaders, has to "do better." “So often we try to meet the moment with rhetoric, we feign resolve.

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After weeks of deliberations between Hollywood’s guilds and studios, the Industry-Wide Safety Committee has submitted a white paper to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and California Gov. Gavin Newsom offering its recommendations for safety guidelines to resume film and television production.

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