Women’s Incarceration Press Conference
Please join Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva and legislative colleagues for a Women’s Incarceration Press Conference to highlight the urgent need for justice reform. The U.S. has the highest rate of women's incarceration in the world, with 93,000 women currently held in jails—51,000 of whom have not been convicted of a crime. This discussion will focus on efforts to create a more fair and compassionate justice system. Tune in to learn more.
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva Helps Secure California Competes Tax Credit for American Honda Finance Corporation
Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva Helps Secure California Competes Tax Credit for American Honda Finance Corporation
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Actions in Response to COVID-19
Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Actions in Response to COVID-19
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order addressing a variety of issues in response to the pandemic.
The order directs the California Department of Transportation to create a process for issuing temporary encroachment permits enabling commercial activities in the state highway right-of-way, allowing businesses located along state highways to expand their outdoor dining options onto sidewalks and parking areas, w
Letter to CA Governor Gavin Newsom: Request for hospitality industry reopening guidance for meetings and events
October 28, 2020
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor of California
State Capitol
Sacramento, California 95814
RE: Request for hospitality industry reopening guidance for meetings and events
Dear Governor Newsom,
Fullerton Observer: Orange County Remains in 2nd Most Restrictive Tier of COVID-19 Reopening Plan
Orange County Remains in 2nd Most Restrictive Tier of COVID-19 Reopening Plan
Both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm remain closed with the State government declining to issue reopening guidelines for amusement parks, though County officials have met park operators and toured the closed parks to review proposed safety measures.
News University: Disneyland To Remain Closed Despite Recommendations From County Health Officials
State Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Calif.) wrote to Newsom arguing that the continued closure of amusement parks contradicts the guidelines for the reopening of other businesses.
“Many indoor facilities are already operating safely at reduced capacities, with face covering and physical distancing requirements, and with heightened hygiene practices.