California Gov. Gavin Newsom Says State Will Reopen “Methodically And Stubbornly” To Avoid “Fits And Starts”

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Monday, the mayors of California’s largest cities sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom imploring him to “modify” his stringent reopening guidelines for large theme parks.

Eli Countryman Eight California mayors have called upon Gov.

Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood on Tuesday received stringent guidelines from the state for reopening after being shuttered most of the year due to the pandemic. The industry has been locked in a bitter battle with California Gov.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom teased the release of reopening rules for theme parks saying cryptically, “We are going to break up the theme parks…Not just one or two brands, it is many different parts of the theme park industry.”Well, now we know what that means.Smaller theme parks can resume operations in the state’s Orange Tier.All theme parks may resume operations in tier 4, Yellow, which is much further down the road.California’s director of Health and Human

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorA coalition of unions Monday added its voice to the chorus asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to reopen Disneyland when Orange County moves into the Orange tier from its current Red based on COVID infection rates.In a letter to the governor, the Coalition of Resort Unions said it believes conditions are in place for the theme park to reopen safely given Disney’s safety protocols and health measures.

Rob Schneider made fun of California Gov. Gavin Newsom for the state’s new guidelines on gatherings as coronavirus cases continue to spike ahead of the holidays.  The actor, who is vocal about his anti-vaccination stance, took to Twitter over the weekend to mock Newsom for what he sees as overly restrictive measures aimed at containing COVID-19 .  The California Department of Public Health released revised guidelines for people who wish to gather that includes wearing a mask or face covering,

California secured a Major Disaster Declaration and disaster relief from the White House on Friday after the Trump administration previously turned down its request.  Earlier in the day, Gov. Gavin Newsom's Office of Emergency Services said that the White House had rejected its request for emergency funds, and that the state would appeal it.  FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor sent Newsom a letter Oct.

California state officials visited the Disneyland Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood this week as Gov. Gavin Newsom mulls issuing guidelines to allow the major theme parks to reopen.

California's Republican Party told state officials on Wednesday that it wouldn't comply with a cease-and-desist order demanding it stop operating unofficial ballot drop boxes.

President Trump on Tuesday directed Republicans to “fight hard” in court after California’s top election and law enforcement officials, both Democrats, ordered the state GOP to remove unofficial ballot boxes from various locations in three counties or face prosecution.   “You mean only Democrats are allowed to do this? But haven’t the Dems been doing this for years? See you in court.

Dominic Patten, Anthony D'Alessandro In a relatively short update today, California Governor Gavin Newsom hinted that movement is occurring between the Golden State and the likes of Disney and Universal over getting “people back to work” at some of the larger and smaller theme parks in the region.While not giving any details, the former San Francisco Mayor said that “good faith” negotiations are based on a “health first frame mentality”.Newsom appeared to indicate that more information on talks

The California Attractions & Parks Association on Wednesday afternoon blasted Gov. Gavin Newsom after he said earlier in the day there was "no rush" to reopen theme parks, specifically Disneyland, amid the pandemic.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorHours after California Governor Gavin Newsom said he was in “no hurry” to issues coronavirus safety guidelines so amusement parks could reopen, the California Attractions and Parks Association issued a blistering statement in response to an inquiry from Deadline.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorJust days after President Donald Trump and dozens of officials close to him tested positive for coronavirus, Governor Gavin Newsom revealed on Wednesday that two staffers in his office have been infected.Those infected were an intern and a staffer at one of the state’s agencies. He promised to “Both individuals not working directly our office but in the governor’s office,” said Newsom, but in his extended staff in the capitol.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterDon’t expect Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood and Knott’s Berry Farm aren’t opening anytime soon, said California Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference Tuesday.Newsom there is “no hurry in putting out guidelines,” but state officials are continuing to work with amusement parks in California after the pandemic prompted closures in March.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“We don’t anticipate in the immediate term any of these larger parks opening until we see more stability in terms of the data.” Those were the long-awaited words of California Governor Gavin Newsom on the fate of the state’s still-closed amusement parks.“We feel there’s no hurry to put out guidelines and we continue to work with the industry,” he continued. Those words will not land softy on the ears of those who run local theme parks.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom On Wednesday announced a new to preserve and protect 30% of the state’s lands and also its nearshore waters. He called it “30 by 30,” meaning the state will preserve 30% of it’s land by 2030.“We cannot forget about our lands, our working lands.

The Happiest Place on Earth will remain one of the most vacant places on Earth as there appears to be no end to a shuttered Disneyland in sight. Despite the conglomerate pleading withCalifornia officials to issue guidance for the reopening of the popular destination, Gov.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the growing chorus of Californians who complain the state is headed in the wrong direction and say they’re ready to leave for good.“I’ve lived here half a century,” said the governor, “and heard this pretty much every decade.”“I’d just encourage folks who are leaving to consider that this state, just 6-7 months ago this state was dominating in so many sectors,” asserted Newsom.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom issued a warning to coronavirus-weary Californians on Monday.“We continue to have a lot to do on COVID-19 transmission,” he said.“You’re starting to see an increase in COVID cases across the country,” the governor observed.