The KPBS news team has been taking questions from readers and listeners to find out what people in our community want to know about the coronavirus pandemic. In today's podcast, we answer a question from someone who wants to know if dogs can get the disease. Also on the podcast: another local death from COVID-19, dentists are donating protective equipment to health care workers, local media outlets shutdown because of the pandemic and more local news you need.

San Diego senior-care facilities believe they have enough caregivers to withstand a coronavirus outbreak, but they are worried. And biotechnology companies were not explicitly included on the governor’s list of essential businesses, but some industry leaders think that should change. Plus, business closures and job losses can be especially tough for immigrant communities -- one that's been hit especially hard is the Somali community in City Heights.

It appears that the days before and after the March 3 primary were the beginning of a COVID-19 outbreak that's so far struck four members of the local Democratic Party. And around 350,000 San Diego County workers are at high risk of layoffs and reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, The county Board of Supervisors approved a moratorium on evictions for both residents and small businesses located in the unincorporated area.

The coronavirus outbreak is creating big-budget unknowns for cities, the county and schools. The future of billion-dollar budgets is unclear as local governments, schools respond to the virus. And gun stores are seeing record sales during the coronavirus outbreak, but are they allowed to stay open under Gov. Newsom's orders? Plus, the hospital ship USNS Mercy left San Diego Monday bound for Los Angeles in support of the nation's pandemic response efforts.

The coronavirus tightened its grip on San Diego Sunday, with the county reporting its first death and a significant increase in cases. This news came as state and local officials took a series of dramatic steps to combat the exploding pandemic. And Neighborhood Healthcare, with clinics in San Diego and Riverside counties, says it’s gotten donated gear from Habitat for Humanity and construction workers. Plus, on Saturday morning, the US border with Mexico was closed to all “non-essential” travel as part of the federal government’s effort to contain the Coronavirus pandemic. But people with valid reasons for crossing the border will still be able to.

Data shows a lot of the people who end up in the hospital are under the age of 50. Plus, Chula Vista City Councilman Steve Padilla goes to intensive care as his symptoms from COVID-19 worsen. And San Diego rain storms are numerous but they’re not an atmospheric river.

Gavin Newsom orders all Califiornians to stay home with the exception of essential jobs and errands. Plus, immigrant advocates urge people to seek benefits and medical care regardless of their legal status. And gun sales jump, following the coronavirus scare.

The USNS Mercy medical ship will deploy to help coastal communities faced with COVID-19. Plus, San Diego County announces stricter measures to prevent the spread of the virus. And San Diego-funded homeless providers refuse to accept new people in response to the virus.

The former congressman is sentenced after he was charged with 60 criminal counts of corrupt use of campaign donations. Plus, KPBS explains how you “flatten the curve” and why it’s important to fighting COVID-19. And San Diego groups mobilize to help get food and assistance to neighborhood residents who are stranded due to the virus.

San Diego County creates public health order and closes schools, forbids gatherings of more than 50. Plus, immigrations courts continue to require asylum seekers to cross the border, and charities try to help those for whom health mandates cause hardship.