Are Latinos, African Americans and Asians dying at higher rates from the coronavirus? The data’s pretty limited. And Quibi’s here, ready to find out just how many streaming services we’ll pay for. Plus: I talk to a senior in San Diego who will probably…
Author: Arlene Martinez, USA TODAY
In California: Cases slow, but there’s still a lot of social distancing to do
Coronavirus will peak in the Golden State on April 17, when an estimated 70 people will die, new modeling predicts. And a USA TODAY investigation shows health officials sounded the alarm on the virus long before action was taken. Plus: If you must groc…
In California: Ring the bell, school’s likely out through June
President Trump decides it’s a good time to loosen regulations on automakers. And with information moving as fast as it is, community organizations are working hard to get non-English-speaking groups critical info. Plus: Coronavirus hits jails and pris…
In California: The 3D industry, retirees and students respond to the pandemic
Retirees and students can now join the ranks of those fighting coronavirus, part of an initiative unveiled Monday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. And I talk with Dave Gaylord of MatterHackers on the company’s efforts to connect health professionals in need of eq…
In California: Coronavirus claims first state resident under age 18
Cases across California are quicking rising, with half in the 18-49 age range. To help slow the spread, tourist-friendly destinations are asking you to hold off on that visit. Plus, some Princess Cruise ship passengers are cleared to go home this week….
In California: In a distressed economy, cannabis is thriving
In other news, PG&E pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter for a 2018 fire that killed dozens of people. And even though a border wall isn’t a CDC-approved way to stop the spread of coronavirus, the Trump administration argues it’s a reason to fast-…
In California: What are shelter-in-place rules? And booze, yes, is now to-go
What sheltering in place means in the Golden State. And how much did Sen. Dianne Feinstein and other senators know when they sold off millions in stock just before the market crashed? Plus: The Apple Valley man believed the Earth was flat, but that’s n…
In California: Coronavirus could hit half the state, governor says
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 …
In California: Unemployment claims spike. Good thing Tesla stayed open
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…
In California: Gov. Newsom tells residents to get used to a new reality
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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