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President Donald Trump pressures congress to approve nominees during pandemic.

President Trump faces backlash for halting World Health Organization funding.

New York now requires face masks, could last up to 18 months.

Senate Democrats propose $30 billion coronavirus testing bill to reopen economy.

California to give undocumented immigrants coronavirus economic relief payments.

Black religious leaders condemn disporportions in black coronavirus deaths.

Coalition of homeless advocates urges state/local officials to commandeer hotels.

San Francisco Supervisors and Mayor at odds over locating homeless in hotels.

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President Donald Trump reiterates his power to reopen economy, then backtracks.

President Trump meets with survivors of coronavirus and touts untested drug.

Governors outline criteria for reopening economy.

Proposal to keep postal service afloat would add baking service.

Former President Barak Obama endorses Joe Biden for president.

Contra Costa County moves to enact rent moratorium during COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite $58 billion airline industry bailout, contract workers say they’re not seeing it.

Despite funding, homeless in Alameda County still not receiving housing.

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Advocates to provide temporary shelters for people being released from prison in response to Covid-19.

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President Trump announces plans for a task force on reopening the country 

Governor Gavin Newsom lays out measures to deal with Covid-19 infections in nursing homes

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Democrats and republicans spar over next coronavirus relief bill.

New York’s COVID-19 death toll peaks for third consecutive day.

California Governor defends sending PPE-personal protective equipment out of state.

Lawmakers discuss vote by mail legislation during coronavirus pandemic

Fast food workers in California strike for hazard pay and coronavirus protections.

Health care workers back bill invoking Defense Production Act to produce PPE.

California legislation would extend labor protections to domestic workers.

Coronavirus outbreak at Santa Rita jail, spurs call to release some inmates.

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Senator Bernie Sanders ends bid for presidency, paving way for Joe Biden.

President Donald Trump threatens cuts to WHO amidst global pandemic.

Democratic Senators call for up to $25,000 in “hero” pay for front line workers.

California Governor announces $1.5 billion investment to purchase PPE.

Santa Clara County orders businesses to report if they have excessive PPE.

Thousands of Wisconsin voters did not vote amidst coronavirus outbreak.

Labor advocates rally in San Francisco for quarantined cruise ship workers.

Give for a Gay blood drive in SF criticizes FDA’s anti gay blood donor rules.

New resources for unemployed artists due to COVID-19 in the Bay Area.

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New York daily death toll peaks to 713, but could plateau soon.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in ICU with coronavirus.

President pushes India to release malaria drug he has stock in, to fight virus.

President dismisses Pentagon Inspector General and other oversight watchdogs.

Navy secretary resigns after profanity against fired navy captain.

SCOTUS rules Wisconsin election must continue, despite COVID-19.

California Governor: 16,000 coronavirus cases, new mental health hotlines.

Coronavirus insurance claims rejected, SF Supes urge state action.

San Francisco passes emergency ordinance to locate homeless in hotels.

Bay Area religious leaders turn to internet to honor holidays.

Los Angeles asks residents to stay home this week, maybe next.

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San Jose City Council members and community organizations call for a rent freeze during the Covid-19 crisis.

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San Francisco reports its first positive coronavirus case of a homeless person in a shelter

Governor Gavin Newsom announces a plan to house homeless people in hotel rooms during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 stimulus payments may not reach families until August.

President Donald Trump bows to pressure and mandates production of PPE.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proposes House oversight of COVID-19 stimulus.

California’s governor urges businesses to apply for COVID-19 stimulus.

Lawsuit seeks release of California prisoners vulnerable to coronavirus.

San Francisco supervisors call for action after city’s first homeless coronavirus case.

San Jose passes most progressive paid sick leave in nation.

Santa Clara County health officials prepare for surge in coronavirus cases.

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