California stimulus checks: State to begin distributing $ 480 million in pandemic stimulus funds this week

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KABC) – The state of California is expected to send another round of stimulus payments this week.

The first batch of checks could arrive by Tuesday, according to the state’s Franchise Tax Board.

This round will distribute approximately $ 480 million to eligible individuals who earn less than $ 75,000 in adjusted gross income.

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office estimates that nearly two-thirds of Californians are eligible for a check under the state’s pandemic recovery fund.

“For most Californians who qualify, you don’t have to do anything to receive the stimulus payment other than filing your 2020 tax return,” according to a statement on the Tax Board website.