California to Fully Reopen, Remove Physical Distancing and Capacity Requirements on June 15

California lawmakers are seeking a big boost to the state’s film and TV tax credit program, a $180 million hike that would bring the Golden State more in parity with New York.

Early last month, Governor Gavin Newsom assured Californians that masks were soon going away for fully-vaccinated residents. Asked by a reporter if there would be a mask mandate after June 15, the usually-loquacious Newsom said quickly, “No.” He then enumerated a few rare circumstances where masks would still be needed.

Haley Bosselman editorGov. Gavin Newsom announced today California’s $116.5 million vaccine incentive program to boost vaccinations and ensure a safe reopening of the economy next month.Vax for the Win provides a financial incentive for Californians that have been vaccinated and have plans to become vaccinated.

Father John Misty has announced two free US shows for later this year.The singer-songwriter (aka Joshua Tillman) hasn’t played live since 2019 following the release of his latest album, ‘God’s Favorite Customer’ (2018). He performed at Green Man Festival that summer, returning across the pond in September for California’s Harvest Moon.Posting on social media tonight (May 26), Tillman confirmed he’ll take to the stage for two free shows The Ford in Los Angeles on September 22-23.

shooting in San Jose, California, on Wednesday, with reports of 'multiple fatalities' following the incident. Officers responded to the shooting in the city's downtown section as a message was posted on social media to warn people it was "still an active scene".

Drake doesn’t do anything by halves.

Drake reportedly rented out the 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Sunday (May 23) to celebrate his big win at the Billboard Music Awards.The Toronto rapper was honoured with the prestigious award for Artist of the Decade at the 2021 ceremony, which took place at the Microsoft Theater in LA over the weekend.According to E! Drake and his entourage headed to the SoFi Stadium – which only opened back in September and is home to the NFL teams the Los Angeles Rams and Los

A mayor of a small town in northern California has resigned his post after nine women, including Teen Mom alum Farrah Abraham, have come forward with sexual assault allegations against him.

“We’ll fully align with California standards,” said Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer on a cal with reporters this week.

Dodger Stadium will be back in full swing next month, with full-capacity 50,000-seat games returning on June 15. Under the California Health Officer order, that is the first day that capacity restrictions are lifted.

California Health and Human Services Director Dr. Mark Ghaly briefed reporters on Friday on specifics of the state’s long-planned June 15 reopening.

California is making some big decisions.

Disneyland reopened on April 30 to a crush of visitors as tearful fans lined up to get into the Anaheim park for the first time in over a year. There may soon be more room.

Antonio Ferme editorCalifornia will continue to require fully vaccinated people to wear masks in most public indoor settings until June 15.This came after national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announcement on Thursday that said fully vaccinated people can resume most typical pre-pandemic activities without having to wear a face mask or social distancing.

“On June 15, California plans to implement the CDC guidelines that allow fully-vaccinated people to go without a mask in most situations,” said state director of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly on Monday. “Until June 15, California will keep our existing guidance in place. In indoor settings, face coverings continue to be required regardless of vaccination status.”

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