March 10, 2020 - CalMatters

CalMatters reporter explains California's response to the coronavirus.

Coronavirus, Health

How California is responding to the coronavirus

by Byrhonda Lyons and Ana B. Ibarra March 10, 2020March 16, 2020

State health officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom are trying to control the coronavirus outbreak. Watch here to learn how California is responding.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti holds up a copy of a progress report from the Big City Mayors, a coalition of mayors from California’s 13 largest cities to combat homelessness, at a press conference at the state capitol on March 9, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

The California coronavirus economy

by Emily Hoeven March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

Commentary, Economy, Homelessness, Housing

California can stem the tidal wave of senior citizen homelessness

by Guest Commentary March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

New legislation would end single-family zoning in cities across Californi. Here, a BART train runs above single family homes in Albany. Photo by Anne Wernikoff/CalMatters

Wiener’s new housing bill would still end single-family-only zoning — but more “gently”

by Matt Levin March 10, 2020March 10, 2020