Governor Gavin Newsom says California’s early efforts to shelter in place are showing signs of success. Nearly 16,000 Californians have tested positive for coronavirus, an 11% increase from Monday. However, hospitalizations increased by only 4%, and I-C-U patients by 2%.
Story by Scott Rodd.
(Photo: A freeway sign in Sacramento, Calif. on March 19, 2020 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)
After seeing social media posts showing groups of people on charter fishing boats, one county is pulling the plug on all charters. Elsewhere, cities and counties are waiting for the state to postpone fishing seasons to keep people at home.
Story by Bob Moffitt.
(Photo: Brian Clemens of Nor Cal Fly Guides says coronavirus worries had already caused a loss of about $10,000 since the first government orders for people to stay at home. Fishing was exempt from that list, but now that charters are also on it, he says the financial effect will likely be the loss of at least a third of his annual income - Bob Moffitt)
Trainers are reporting an uptick in calls from people whose dogs are stressed out by their owners working from home.
Story by Sammy Caiola.