SACRAMENTO – (INT) – An assortment of postponements caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are being extended.

Governor Newsom is allowing local governments to extend until September 30th the ability of local governments to halt evictions for renters who have been impacted by the virus.

Also in his executive order issued late Tuesday, provisions have been extended to allow adults to obtain marriage licenses via videoconferencing rather than in-person during the pandemic; waive eligibility re-determinations for Californians who participate in Medi-Cal to ensure they maintain their health coverage; suspend face-to-face visits for eligibility for foster care; and permit In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program caseworkers to continue caring for older adults and individuals with disabilities through video-conferencing assessments.

The order extends provisions allowing for mail-in renewals of driver’s licenses and identification cards, to limit in-person transactions at the Department of Motor Vehicles, and extends timeframes related to the payment of real estate license application and renewal fees and continuing education requirements for licensees.

Story Date: July 23, 2020