California Declares State of Emergency in Response to Coronavirus
As COVID-19 cases mount and the state marks its first confirmed coronavirus death, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide emergency Wednesday. Meanwhile, Los Angeles County has declared a local health emergency in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Cruise Ship Held Off the Coast After Passenger Coronavirus Death
A cruise ship off the coast of Northern California is currently being held offshore until testing of passengers is conducted. One of the previous guests of the ship was the elderly Placer County man who was the first person to die of COVID-19 in California.
Reporter: Tara Siler, KQED
Kids and Coronavirus: What to Know
A lot of parents are worried about what kind of risk the new coronavirus poses to their children. Experts have reassuring news.
Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQED Science
What Went Wrong with LA County's New Election System
Many voters in Los Angeles County had to stand in line for hours to vote on Super Tuesday. There were reports of glitchy equipment and confused staff, even though L.A. County was using new touch screen machines that were supposed to make voting faster and more convenient.
Guest: Kim Alexander, president of the California Voter Foundation
Sanders' Focus on Latino Voters in California Pays Off
In this Tuesday’s California presidential primary, Latino voters voted in huge numbers for Sen. Bernie Sanders. The community's support has been the focus of his campaign.
Reporter: Katie Orr, KQED Politics