There’s some confusion and misinformation about the National Guard’s role during the coronavirus crisis. PolitiFact California explains who’s in charge of the Guard and their mission in California.

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There are a lot of uncertainties over the coronavirus, but for California lawmakers, one thing remains unchanged: Their constitutional mandate to pass a budget in June.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

Health officials say Californians who smoke or vape can reduce their risk of catching COVID-19, and improve their chances of recovering from it, by quitting.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

A group of 15 attorneys general, led by California’s Xavier Becerra, has sent a letter to the Trump administration requesting the repeal of a 2019 ban on fetal tissue for medical research.

Story by Sammy Caiola.