March 24, 2020 Update

Statewide Shelter in Place Order Given. As noted in Friday’s CAPS Alert, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a statewide Shelter in Place Order. Some CAPS members are considered to work in “essential functions,” and must report to work. Those members should see social distancing protocols in effect at their workplace. Otherwise, departments were instructed to … Read more

March 20, 2020 Alert

COVID-19 Resources Alert Archives Dear State Scientists: Several days ago we updated you that the situation was changing daily regarding guidance from the CDC, WHO, and local public health officials regarding how to address the COVID-19 Pandemic. We wanted to continue to update you, letting you know the CAPS Board of Directors supports sheltering in … Read more

March 19, 2020

Updates on COVID-19, Daily. Over the weekend, Governor Newsom updated the recommendations from the State regarding mitigation for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). You can view the press conference on Twitter. During the update, the Governor cautioned people 65 years and older to consider staying home in self-isolation. He is allowing restaurants to remain open but cutting … Read more

March 17, 2020 Update

Updates on COVID-19, Daily. Over the weekend, Governor Newsom updated the recommendations from the State regarding mitigation for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). You can view the press conference on Twitter. During the update, the Governor cautioned people 65 years and older to consider staying home in self-isolation. He is allowing restaurants to remain open but … Read more

March 5, 2020 Update

Bargaining Kicks Off Today for Unit 10 Rank-and-File. You will likely hear talk around the water cooler – Bargaining commences today for Rank-and-File CAPS members, who are subject to the CAPS MOU, with a meeting between the Bargaining Team and Governor Newsom’s Representatives from CalHR. While Supervisory State Scientists are not subject to the Dill’s … Read more