https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/27/coronavirus-newsom-orders-ban-on-california-evictions/

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered a statewide, temporary ban on evictions through May, as unemployment soars and many renters anticipate a struggle to make next month’s rent.

The order applies to renters directly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and requires tenants to declare in writing they have lost work, fallen ill or been forced to care for family members. Landlords are prohibited from removing residents for non-payment of rent through May 31, and bans law enforcement and courts from carrying out evictions.