5 things to know for April 7: Coronavirus, elections, health, terrorism, Pell case
In case there wasn’t enough to deal with in the world right now, radiation levels near the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site have spiked as…
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Cook County Jail reports first detainee death from coronavirus
A 59-year-old man is the first detainee from an Illinois jail where 220 people have tested positive for coronavirus to die from suspected…
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Doctor’s message to her kids: ‘If they lose me to COVID, I want them to know Mommy tried really hard’
After a weekend spent on call in a New York City hospital, one doctor posted a message for her kids with a raw and honest view of what it’s…
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Stimulus checks could arrive as early as next week for some
For people who lost their jobs or had their hours reduced at work, a government assistance check could not come soon enough. According to the…
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Even with a pandemic, many older Americans are carrying on as usual
Last week, a 99-year-old New Jersey man who went to an engagement party was arrested in New Jersey for defying the state’s ban on gatherings.…
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California governor sticking with mid-May as COVID-19 peak
Gov. Gavin Newsom is sticking to a mid-May projection of when the COVID-19 outbreak will reach its peak in California.…
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Black America must wake up to this viral threat
At the start of any pandemic, early information can mislead. Unfortunately, for vulnerable populations, false assumptions can have deadly…
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Animal services in Monterey County, Salinas reducing services due to coronavirus
Monterey County Animal Services and Salinas Animal Services announced that they will be reducing services due to…
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California State Parks teaching students virtually
If you want to explore California without leaving your living room, California State Parks has you covered.…
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Dad from Santa Cruz makes music video with his kids to spread word about social distancing
Stay Home Save Lives🙏🤘Quarantine day 24. 🤘 We made a music video to share the #SocialDisdancing message. Help spread the word. Stay Home.…
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Local officials host COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall, address business concerns
Monterey Couty and Salinas officials are hosting a COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Monday for community members in…
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Kroger and Walmart test one-way aisles as a coronavirus preventative measure
The one-way aisle is the latest traffic-control measure to be implemented by US grocery retailers to encourage physical distancing during the…
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California For All Resource Card created to help older adults navigate coronavirus
AARP has partnered with Governor Newsom and the California Department of Aging to release the California For All Resource…
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States desperate for medical supplies turn to each other for help
As some parts of the country get closer to reaching the peak of coronavirus cases in the weeks ahead and in the midst of widespread complaints of the…
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Monterey County EOC rises to highest activation level in response to coronavirus
Monterey County Operational Area Emergency Operations Center has increased to activation Level 1 for coronavirus…
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90 to 100 FEMA trailers coming to Monterey County
Monterey County will be receiving 90-100 FEMA trailers to help, as the battle to slow the spread of the coronavirus continues. There is no word yet…
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Detailer helps to sanitize Watsonville police patrol cars
A local detailer is lending a hand by sanitizing patrol cars for Watsonville…
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital, in London, 10 Downing Street…
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Salinas Police Department employees return to work after quarantine
Several Salinas Police Department employees who were potentially exposed to a coworker who tested positive for coronavirus are returning to work…
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