California coronavirus updates: The latest on the pandemic

California Divide

‘We live paycheck to paycheck’: Undocumented workers struggle as economy grinds to a halt

More than 2 million undocumented workers, who do not quality for many state and federal benefits, are among the hardest hit Californians as the economy is battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Congress is working to provide an emergency relief fund that could benefit U.S. citizens and permanent legal residents. However, undocumented workers are not included. Also, […]

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Jacqueline Garcia

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Jackie Botts

• March 24, 2020

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California closes parking lots at beaches and parks to stem spread of coronavirus

Gov. Gavin Newsom contradicted President Donald Trump's claim that restrictions will end shortly, adding that parking lots in state parks will close to deter a repeat of last weekend's too-close-for-comfort crowds.

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Laurel Rosenhall

• March 23, 2020

A sign on the Parkway Lounge in Oakland announces indefinite closure. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

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With coronavirus, California’s economy is in uncharted territory

The coronavirus is almost certain to cause the first pandemic-induced recession of the postwar era.

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Ben Christopher

• March 22, 2020

This Oct. 11, 2014 file photo shows St. Vincent Medical Center near downtown Los Angeles.

Coronavirus

Newsom, Trump: More beds, masks, equipment ahead for coronavirus

Gov. Newsom says more hospital beds, masks and equipment will be available soon to help California's response to the coronavirus.

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Laurel Rosenhall

• March 21, 2020

Kaiser Permanente Registered Nurse Rosa Aceves conducts a COVID-19 test at a drive up testing location at the Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center in Fremont on March 11, 2020.

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Ask an expert: How solid are California’s coronavirus projections?

CalMatters speaks with Lee Riley at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health to understand projections that the virus could infect half the states.

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Rachel Becker

• March 21, 2020

Childrens’ cubbies at Happy face family preschool. Director/Owner Elena Ramirez hopes to fill vacancies with the children of first responders and other essential workers who must still go to work. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

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As coronavirus upends California, question remains: Who’ll watch the kids?

The state is letting child care centers remain open to support those fighting coronavirus, but providers and parents alike are still feeling the strain.

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Elizabeth Aguilera

• March 21, 2020

A restaurant employee in the doorway of a taqueria in Berkeley, California. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

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Who is ‘essential’ now that Californians have to stay home?

Newsom's stay-at-home directive initially had fewer details than many local bans already in place. Bit by bit, details are trickling in.

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Ben Christopher

• March 20, 2020

California Divide

Covered California extends special enrollment for health coverage until June 30

As coronavirus cases rise throughout California, health officials announced Friday that Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, would extend its special enrollment period until the end of June in an effort to provide health insurance to more people. “The human and economic impacts of the coronavirus will be far-reaching, long-lasting and impacting many Californians’ […]

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Erica Hellerstein

• March 20, 2020