Authorities investigate source of explosion at L.A. warehouse
OAN Newsroom UPDATED 7:24 AM PT — Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Officials are carrying out an investigation into an explosion in Los Angeles, California. The…
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Report: Nearly 20K COVID tests unused weekly in Los Angeles County
While some states have warned of coronavirus testing shortages, one California county is experiencing an overflow. One America’s Grayce Rust has more details on the surplus.
Calif. company working to develop pandemic response toolkit
California based technology development firm Biz Secure is currently in the process of creating a product to screen for COVID-19 exposure. One America’s Lilia Fifield spoke with a cyber security entrepreneur who is working to that toolkit to learn more.
Calif. businesses defy state stay-at-home orders, create own protections
County officials across California have continued their calls for Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to create more flexible and direct measures for reopening businesses.
Oakland church leaders form coalition to reopen amid lockdown
Thousands of California church leaders have announced they will reopen, even if they have to defy state orders to do so. This week, a group of Oakland based pastors said they will open their congregations on May 31st, despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s extended stay-at-home order.
Calif. Gov. Newsom claims federal government has ‘obligation’ to give states more aid amid pandemic
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently expressed the federal government has an obligation to provide aid to states impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, he claimed federal funding should not be looked at as a charity.
Fresno County Sheriff not enforcing stay-at-home orders
The sheriff of Fresno County, California said she’s not enforcing shelter-in-place orders. In an interview Tuesday, Sheriff Margaret Mims said those duties have been neglected because she’s too busy re-arresting suspected criminals who have been released under the state’s “zero-dollar bail policy.”
Republican Mike Garcia wins CA-25 special election
Republican Mike Garcia has claimed victory in California, flipping the state’s 25th District seat from blue to red. On Wednesday, his Democrat opponent Christy Smith conceded the special election race and congratulated her rival. She is now setting her sights on the general election in the fall.
Calif. Gov. Newsom reveals preparations for upcoming wildfire season amid pandemic
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is ramping up efforts to tackle the state’s upcoming wildfire season despite the high cost of containing the coronavirus pandemic.