Dan Morain

Coronavirus

Amid pandemic, Newsom faces scrutiny over $1B face-mask deal

California legislators have demanded more details about Gov. Gavin Newsom's coronavirus spending and a recent news report raised questions about the company contracted to make the masks.

By

Laurel Rosenhall

and

Dan Morain

• April 13, 2020

Coronavirus

The art of the deal: California’s alliance could solve the nation’s mask shortage

The governor has overhauled the supply chain to purchase 200 million masks per month for health workers battling the coronavirus

By

Jackie Botts

and

Dan Morain

• April 8, 2020

Coronavirus

Coronavirus ravages services for people with disabilities, leaving many at risk

Thousands of families have had to start caring for severely disabled loved ones at home, including some with serious autism, prone to violent outbursts. Coronavirus has unraveled their safety net.

By

Dan Morain

• April 5, 2020

WhatMatters

Souring on school bonds + COVID-19 reverberates + Presidential primary spending + Bonding over gun legislation + Volunteering

Voters sour on bonds, tax measures. Presidential candidates spent big on California's primary. Coronavirus impacts spread.

By

Dan Morain

• March 6, 2020

WhatMatters

Super Tuesday updates + Prolonged vote counting + A COVID-19 patient dies as authorities try to contain the spread

Long wait begins as California counts votes. Coronavirus death leads to emergency declaration. California health officials defend needle-exchange program.

By

Dan Morain

• March 5, 2020

WhatMatters

Latest election results + A Socialist in California + Death penalty persists + Unexpected tax bounty

Good morning after Election Day, California. Democratic presidential primary: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders led with 33.2% of the vote to former Vice President Joe Biden’s 24.3%, Michael Bloomberg’s 14.7%, and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s 12.1%. Proposition 13: The $15 billion school construction bond trailed 44%-56%. Millions of uncounted votes Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders won California’s […]

By

Dan Morain

• March 4, 2020

WhatMatters

Election Day + Obamacare jeopardy + Job protection for workers who use cannabis? + Coronavirus update

Zombie votes and delayed results expected today. Bill would protect workers who use medical marijuana. Business and labor groups spent big on primary.

By

Dan Morain

• March 3, 2020