New Case of Coronavirus in California Has Unknown Origins
Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in California that is not known to be related to travel or direct contact with someone who’s already contracted the virus. The person is a resident of Solano county and contact tracing in this case has already begun.
Reporter: Kevin Stark, KQED
Facebook Moves to Prevent Coronavirus Misinformation
Facebook says its prohibiting advertisements that make false claims about products tied to the coronavirus, like face mask advertisements claiming the products are 100% guaranteed to prevent the spread of the virus.
Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, KQED
Building Affordable Housing Faces Hurdles
There’s a major push in California, from the governor down, to make housing more affordable. But the latest home price number show why that’s easier said than done. They should prices rising by their biggest margin in five years.
Reporter: Darrell Satzman, KCRW
Governor Newsom Allocates Land to Help Homeless People
Governor Gavin Newsom has designated using 14-thousand acres of land in California for temporary housing for the homeless, but some counties have more sites than others. This has homelessness advocates concerned that the uneven distribution of sites might force people to move away from their communities.
Reporter: Sarah Mizes-Tan, CapRadio
PG&E Bankruptcy Judge Considers Utility Reimbursement
The judge overseeing the PG&E bankruptcy case heard arguments yesterday over whether disaster relief agencies FEMA and Cal OES have a valid claim against the utility.
Reporter: Lily Jamali, KQED