California Will Continue Requiring Masks Until June 15; Rules For Businesses Still TBD

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".

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

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.

Haley Bosselman editorCalifornia officials announced the full details of the state’s reopening plan, set to take effect on June 15. The Friday news conference laid out plans for removing social distancing and capacity requirements throughout the state.Dr.

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.

See here for a more detailed view of what that looks like. 25 states have stand-your-ground laws on file.

California’s Secretary of Health and Human Services Dr. Mark Ghaly said on Tuesday that the state is on track to drop the longstanding tier restrictions that have limited capacity at businesses.

Despite national media attention and name recognition, Caitlyn Jenner drew low support in the most recent  UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, their first since she got into California’s gubernatorial race.

Jordan Moreau California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his $100 billion California Comeback Plan, which is aimed at helping the state bounce back from the economic impact stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.Released on Monday, the outlined plan includes the largest state rebate tax in U.S.