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California will keep its existing mask requirements in place for another month, state health officials announced Monday.

After spending the week touring the state and promoting a $100 billion pandemic recovery package — bolstered by a stunning $75.7 billion surplus and additional federal dollars — California Gov. Gavin Newsom presented the rest of his revised budget in Sacramento Friday.

Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a plan to send billions in state surplus dollars back to residents. Republicans who support recalling Newsom from office are questioning his timing.

California’s recall election went into full swing Tuesday, with a Republican candidate’s campaign launch featuring a live, 1,000-pound Kodiak bear — drawing criticisms from animal welfare groups — while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom defended his record managing the state during the pandemic and other emergencies.

Assembly Bill 65 would give many Californians $1,000/month.

The recall has enough signatures. What can we expect next?

The chairman of the California Legislative Black Caucus says he wants ‘no more kneeling and social media posts. We’ve had enough of the performative acts.’

California state epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan said the state is pausing administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine “out of an abundance of caution” and it will last “until we receive further direction from health and safety experts.”

A legislative committee hearing became chaotic at times Monday morning, as backers of the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom stood outside the California Capitol demanding entry to oppose a bill dealing with recall petitioners.

California will soon allow indoor live performances and events in counties outside the state's most-restrictive reopening tier, but the number of people allowed will increase if all attendees are tested or can provide a proof of vaccination.

Millions of workers in California will be eligible for more paid sick leave for COVID-19-related matters under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Organizers behind a push to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom say they’ve submitted more than enough names to force an election to potentially oust the governor.