Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday directing state workers to return to the office four days per week starting July 1. Less than half of the state workforce in California is currently allowed to work remotely three days per week.

California's Democratic governor joins other leaders, including President Donald Trump, in calling for government workers to return to their desks.

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Monday calling for all state agencies and departments in his administration to have at least four days of in-person work a week. It shall be done by July 1,

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he has proclaimed a state of emergency​ to speed up wildfire prevention projects ahead of the peak wildfire season.

The state of emergency allows authorities to bypass environmental regulations and expedite wildfire prevention projects.

The governor suspended the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act as the state prepares for the summer and fall fire season.