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California schools likely closed through summer
Newsom doubts schools will reopen before summer, leaves eviction bans up to local governments. Online learning is put to the test at colleges.
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Newsom suggests Bay Area’s “shelter in place” statewide
Bay Area counties "shelter in place" as coronavirus cases grow and state agencies respond at every level to try to contain impact.
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Normal life on pause in California
Coronavirus upends life in California. Swing district Republicans are caught in a pickle. Vacancy tax floated to address housing crisis.
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Newsom: “We can change the future”
Newsom tackles coronavirus pandemic as fallout spreads. Another federal investigation targets a local government. Census invitations are on the way.
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California starting to close down
California events canceled amid coronavirus pandemic. Prop. 13 campaign concedes defeat. State reaches settlement over T-Mobile and Sprint merger.
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Real challenges ahead for Real ID
Clock is ticking to get Real ID. California's coronavirus test kits arrive, but not all are ready for use. Open primary results in strange alliances.
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The California coronavirus economy
California economy feels sting from coronavirus. Scott Wiener takes another stab at housing bill. Mayors have different ideas than governor for tackling homelessness.
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$2 billion a year to fight homelessness?
Cruise ship passengers headed to air force base for quarantine. Legislators want $2 billion to fight homelessness. Kamala Harris endorses Joe Biden.