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Newsom Says California Could Fully Reopen by Mid-June
On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that California now has the lowest COVID-19 test positivity rate in the country. He followed up Tuesday with an announcement that he’s hoping to fully reopen the state by June 15. That target date is scheduled exactly two months after vaccine eligibility is extended

Majority of SF Hospital Workers Vaccinated, Other CA Counties Fall Behind
SF healthcare workers lead the way in vaccination, other counties fall behind. California state has announced that the vaccine is now expected to be available to everyone by the end of 2021.

Legendary Artist Jeremy Fish Has Designed a Limited Edition BAS Shirt!
I’m SOOO excited to announce the release of this rad new shirt. The legendary San Francisco artist Jeremy Fish put a lot of thought and effort into creating something that reflects all the various things we do at BrokeAssStuart.com. We worked with him to come up with is this fantastic design:

Alex Padilla Will Replace Kamala Harris in U.S. Senate
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla has been tapped to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by now Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Padilla will be the first Latino to represent the Golden State at the Senate level. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment Tuesday in a statement issued by

California Works to Secure Millions of Vaccine Doses As COVID-19 Surge Pushes State to Brink
If all goes according to plan, a little more than 1 million California healthcare workers could soon be vaccinated against COVID-19. While the news offers much needed hope, it does not provide us a way out of the current surge. Still, things are at least moving in the right direction.

If a 102-year-old Can Vote During a Pandemic, You Have No Excuse.
Ora told CNN it’s an “enjoyment to go vote,” but she voted absentee this year for her safety due to the current pandemic.
“Well, I think we need to change presidents, for one,” she said. “So I voted for this man (Biden). I hope he does a good job.”

The Entire State of California is Covered in Smoke & Fire
It’s a ‘spare the air’, ‘red flag’ and ‘heat advisory’ day in most of California…again. With dozens of fires blazing, record heat temperatures expected for this time of year, and hot, gusty winds out of the north. Most of California will be much hotter than normal, with unhealthy air today.

Executive Order Puts Gas-Powered Vehicle Manufacturers on Notice
Manufacturers hoping to sell vehicles in California will have to get serious in their efforts to improve the efficiency and cost of electric vehicles. According to an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, sale of new gas-powered passenger vehicles will be banned in the state after 2035. Medium-

BREAKING: Newsom Shutters All Indoor CA Restaurants, Bars, Theaters, Due to Spike in COVID
Tt noon today (July 13) Governor Newsom announced that the state is halting all indoor operations for restaurants, wineries, movie theaters, family entertainment, zoos, museums, cardrooms, and bars across California. Bars and breweries that do not serve food, “must close all operations both indoor and outdoor statewide.” NEW: #COVID19 cases