SACRAMENTO — California is recommending restaurants screen guests for symptoms, have servers wear masks and keep diners at least six feet apart once they reopen under guidance released Tuesday to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration didn't set a strict limit on the number of diners...
California Senate Proposal Tackles Rents, Economic Recovery
SACRAMENTO — The government would cover rent payments for some low-income Californians impacted by the coronavirus under a proposal backed by state Senate leaders. The Senate wants to forgive rents for low-income tenants, giving landlords tax credits equal to the value of their missed payments, which they can keep or...
First 2 California Counties Get OK to Reopen Ahead of Others
SACRAMENTO — The first two California counties received state approval Tuesday to more quickly reopen some services as state officials gradually relax restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The California Department of Public Health posted documents from Butte and El Dorado counties on its website with a...
Dems’ New $3T Virus Bill Boosts State Aid, Essential Workers
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, providing nearly $1 trillion for states and cities, “hazard pay” for essential workers and a new round of cash payments to individuals. The House is expected to vote on the package as soon as Friday, but...
Fauci Warns of ‘Suffering and Death’ If US Reopens Too Soon
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, warned bluntly Tuesday of “really serious” consequences of suffering, death and deeper economic damage if state and local officials lift stay-at-home orders too quickly, even as President Donald Trump pushes them to act to right a free-falling economy. Fauci's...
State Center Sues Feds for Denying Emergency Relief Money to Students
State Center Community College District joined four other California community college districts and the California Community Colleges in suing Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over eligibility restrictions that deny COVID-19 emergency relief funds to thousands of local college students — including undocumented students with DACA status. The lawsuit was filed today...
West Wing Visitors and Staff Now Required to Wear Masks
[aggregation-styles] PBS News Hour WASHINGTON — The White House is requiring everyone who enters the West Wing to wear a mask or face covering after coronavirus scares near President Donald Trump. A memo sent to all staff outlined the new directive Monday after two staffers last week tested positive for...
It’s in the Blood: Study Suggests Reason Why Men Are More Likely to Die From COVID-19
[aggregation-styles] Miami Herald Since outbreaks of the new coronavirus emerged, studies have shown that men are more likely than women to die in the hospital from the disease. Now, new research says the enzyme — ACE 2— that gives the pathogen power to infect human cells is higher in men...
San Jose Works on Outdoor Dining Plan to Reopen Restaurants
[aggregation-styles] KRON 4 SAN JOSE, Calif. – The city of San Jose is working on a plan to reopen restaurants while still adhering to social distancing requirements. San Jose restaurants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic with less than 10-percent still open, offering take out or delivery. The...
LA Sheriff Says Inmates Tried to Infect Themselves
LOS ANGELES — Two groups of inmates at a Los Angeles County jail tried to infect themselves with the coronavirus by sharing water and a mask, and within two weeks 30 prisoners tested positive, authorities said Monday. Sheriff Alex Villanueva at a briefing showed surveillance videos from two dormitory units...