In this hour, Russ talks about wearing face covering when leaving home or face a $1,000 fine. That is the order of Riverside County Health Officer Dr. Kaiser. Meanwhile, a U.S. city has nearly half the Coronavirus deaths because its mayor and health director said there was nothing to worry about, it can't happen here. They just moved a hospital ship into the harbor to help deal with the crisis. It is a detailed look at lax effort and tragic result on this segment of The Russ Betts Show.

If you are a renter out of work and wondering how you are going to get by or a landlord wondering how you are going to make your mortgage payment because your renter can't pay rent, give a listen. Joining Russ is financial assistance expert Haddon Libby of Winslow Drake Investment Advisory to detail the many programs offering COVID stimulus relief. And small shop owners, there is help for you on this edition of the Russ Betts Show.

Four Congress members avoid giant financial losses just ahead of the stock market crash. As part of the Senate Intellegence Committee, all had a briefing letting them know just how serious a threat COVID-19 posed for the United State. One Congress member said her husband handles their stock trades...and she did not tell him they faced losing half of their $6 million portfolio. Russ says too hard to believe.

As Americans head into a very critical next 10 days to see what will become of the Coronavirus pandemic in the United States, the question is how severe and then when will the virus have passed. A look to other parts of the world provide some indication. Where restaurants have just closed in the U.S. they are at the same time opening up again in Wuxi, China. Join Russ for an engaging discussion.

Russ continues discussing various facets of news and concern over the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact near and far.

This week, Russ talks extensively about news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The grand jury transcripts are out on the allegations of public corruption against the former Palm Springs Mayor. The FBI raided city hall and filed criminal charges against Steve Pougnet and developers Richard Meaney and John Wessman. Russ digs into the grand jury transcripts with guest co-host Joe McKee. Surprise, included in the grand jury testimony is an example of good government.

Russ gets an update from a friend living in China. Conditions are considerably improved in Wuxi, Jiangsu (90 km outside of Shanghai). Factories back to work two weeks ago. Many small shops are open again and normal life returning to the streets. The pubs and restaurants not yet open but he expects they will be next week. Join Russ for this informative update on the Coronavirus in China and a lively discussion with guest Joe McKee on local developments on The Russ Betts Show.

Just how much does it cost to run an election campaign at the local level. New records are being broken on the national scene where candidates for presidents are literally spending a $billion on their campaigns. Nowhere near that much is being spent on city council races but you would be surprised. Councilman Joe McKee joins Russ with a look at the amount it takes to run a city council campaign.

What happens when water customers experience water bills that are two times, three times, even five times their normal monthly amount. Customers complain of course. Russ and guest host Councilman Joe Mckee look at the billing practices and what is causing the really high water bills at the Mission Springs Water District.