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Eviction moratorium extended by Governor Gavin Newsom through June

Michael Dwyer/AP

FILE - Housing activists erect a sign in front of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's house, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Swampscott, Mass. Renters are still being evicted during the coronavirus pandemic despite a federal order that is supposed to keep them in their homes. The nationwide eviction ban went into effect Sept. 4 and was supposed to replace many state and local bans that had expired. But tenant advocates said there are still people unaware of the directive implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that broadly prevents evictions for nonpayment of rent through the end of 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file)

By: Anthony Wright, 23ABC

Posted at 5:07 PM, Jan 25, 2021

and last updated 2021-01-25 20:07:11-05

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KERO) — People at risk of getting evicted due to the pandemic now have a little more protection. Monday Governor Gavin Newsom issued an extension for the eviction moratorium.

The eviction moratorium was set to end at the start of the new year but will now last until at least June 30th.

It was put into place at the start of the pandemic when the state slipped into a financial crisis.

Governor Newsom on Monday added that the state is trying to distribute California's share of the latest federal stimulus bill. That would ensure up to $2.6 billion in renter aid for Californians.

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Eviction moratorium extended by Governor Gavin Newsom through June

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