Coronavirus

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

For five years, Mostafa Maklad has driven for rideshare companies, clearing about $100 a day after expenses. At 36, he shares a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco with five other roommates and tries to drive up to 100 hours a week to get by. Maklad, who has driven for both Uber and Lyft and is […]

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

California reported its first death linked to the novel coronavirus today. Los Angeles County joined others in declaring local health emergencies, and nurses are asking for more training for health care workers. 

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

Schools brace for impact of coronavirus. PAC exploits campaign finance loophole in Assembly race. American Indepdenent Party losers a voter.

Early reports indicate children infected by the coronavirus experience a milder response than older adults. But as it arrives in Northern California, school and college officials are preparing for a growing likelihood that the highly contagious virus will disrupt learning and spark panic in young people and their naturally protective caretakers.  As dorms are being […]

Newsom weighs in on coronavirus. PG&E hit with record fine for wildfires. California faces prospect of new drought after dry February.

The state expects to receive more diagnostic kits from federal authorities and has ordered 300,000 more masks. When they will arrive is unclear. 

Homeless man suffers another setback. Conservatives jump on Newsom line from State of State speech. Questions swirl around coronavirus.