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Over half of Californians — more than 20 million people — could become infected with coronavirus, the governor warns. And as vacation plans become implausible, at least one company is refusing to give refunds. Plus, I’ve compiled plenty of options for …
Unemployment claims spike, Gov. Gavin Newsom tells the National Guard to get ready and the biggest mall owner is closing all stores. Plus, some Amazon workers get a single wipe to clean their delivery vans as Tesla deems its vehicle production an essen…
And some rural schools in Northern California are staying open even as everything else, it seems, shuts down. That includes the State Legislature, for the first time since possibly the 1860s. And still, why won’t some people social distance?
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Nearly seven million residents in seven Golden State counties are told to shelter in place to help stop the spread of coronavirus. Elsewhere in the state, people are calling 911 to report coughers. Plus, explore the Getty and dozens of other museums an…
President Trump declares a national emergency as thousands of schools close across California and the country. And a new USA Today analysis shows no state is prepared for what could be six needy patients for every one hospital bed. That’s under the bes…
The coronavirus is officially a pandemic as the U.S. death toll rises to 31 — four of them in California. And early morning DEA raids across the country lead to the arrest of 250 people, including one in Los Angeles, believed to be linked to a powerful…
Passengers finally get off that cruise ship, a major tennis tournament is canceled and Google self-quarantines. And why jailhouse informants are a good way for the wrong person to get convicted. Plus, Elon Musk has worries, but not because of the coron…
The state’s first coronavirus death and growing number of diagnoses prompts Newsom to declare a state of emergency. And a $15 billion bond measure appears headed for failure — its author blames the title. Plus, will a 13,000-home East Bay development s…
Also, the state is again suing the Trump administration after the president signs new regulations to get more water to farmers (it had been going to fish). And learn about the role two Berkeley economists are playing in the fight over taxing the wealth…
On Valentine’s Day, take a trip down memory lane with DJ Art Laboe. Plus: Democratic presidential contenders weigh in on Native American issues. And this might be a good time to get your dog vaccinated.