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…
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In California: A national emergency and a deal reached on sick pay + other assistance
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…
In California: Closed, canceled and possible state takeovers in a time of coronavirus
Disneyland, March Madness, NHL, NBA: canceled. And Gov. Gavin Newsom follows up a public health directive that events over 250 people should be canceled or postponed with an executive order that allows the state to take over private assets for coronavi…
In California: A pandemic declared; DEA agents try to take down violent drug cartel
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…
In California: Cruise ship arrives in Oakland and Google self-quarantines
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…
In California: Guinness certifies the longest-ever wheelie; Joaquin saves a cow, calf
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…
In California: Art Laboe talks radio; candidates weigh in on Native American issues
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.
In California: Nunes’ name gets dragged through the dirt, literally
GOP Rep. Devin Nunes calls a guy who apparently stole one of this campaign signs ‘homeless’ based on his appearance. Plus: 195 people are set free after testing negative for coronavirus. And the feds file suit to force the state to keep private prisons…
In California: An endangered gray wolf travels 7,600 miles before dying
Plus a fire at the world’s largest supplier of lacquer could have far-ranging effects on the vinyl record industry. The president of a private college says student athletes were involved in racist incidents. And Democratic presidential candidates share…
In California: Coronavirus has U.S. residents in China returning home
Just under 200 Americans who left the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak arrive in Riverside County. Millennials lose hope they’ll ever own a home. And border officials uncover the longest tunnel to date linking Tijuana to Mexico.
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