KRON4 Articles: April 8, 2020

East Bay doctor weighs in on racial disparities, COVID-19 Man shot, killed in parking lot of Lucky’s Supermarket in Fremont UCSF doctor says California’s early action against COVID-19 saved thousands of lives Disney+ hits 50 million subscribers after five months Bay Area historians compare 1918 flu to today’s coronavirus pandemic Second Chance Project hosts 50/50 raffle to help underprivileged youth Property tax deadline looms leaving homeowners wondering how to make payment Sausalito maritime company makes face shields to give hospitals across the country Bay Area COVID-19 survivor opens up about her battle with the virus Ghost Ship defendant Derick Almena to be released from jail due to coronavirus outbreak Congress breaks tradition during pandemic; House members can submit bills electronically Mare Island distillery transforms business into hand sanitizer factory San Jose small business owner struggles to get loan from bank due to high demand Alameda County releases coronavirus cases by city Data reveals racial disparities in medical outcomes of COVID-19 patients in black community The Latest: CDC issues new guidance for essential workers Newsom announces states plan to bring millions of masks to California UCSF producing face shields for health care workers to help with crisis In Depth: See what Congress is doing to keep people employed Coronavirus: Six dead, 85 infected at two nursing facilities in Alameda County Wag Hotels in Redwood City offers discount to first responders for daycare, boarding 11 inmates fall ill with COVID-19 in Alameda County Jail WATCH: Will President Trump pardon Tiger King’s Joe Exotic? Human rights group says detainees at ICE facilities at risk Latino workers ‘disproportionally’ hit by COVID-19 layoffs, business closings, leaders say Coronavirus response: More help on way for small businesses, lawmakers say Student-led nonprofit offers free online tutoring to Bay Area students amid pandemic Linda Tripp, whose tapes exposed Clinton scandal, dies at 70 Lawmakers look to add more money to emergency fund as small businesses report issues accessing loans Lawmakers push for more groups to get stimulus money It’s harder to stay safe at home for domestic violence victims – what’s being done? Children at higher risk of online exploitation with schools closed, feds say Cleaning your home when you’re living with someone with COVID-19 Nickelodeon activities your kids will love Sonoma State to set up medical facility to prepare for coronavirus patients Countries start thinking about easing up on restrictions Mayor says virus has hit black, Hispanic New Yorkers hard East Bay girl prints 3D mask straps to help health care workers and first responders 68 coronavirus deaths reported over last 24 hours, one of highest rates so far in CA Beyond the symptoms, doctor breaks down what COVID-19 does to the body Tyler Perry pays for seniors’ groceries at stores in Georgia, Louisiana Philz Coffee reopens 27 Bay Area stores with new mobile pickup concept Even as virus deaths mount, governments eye exit strategies If you live in California, you could have money waiting for you Redskins weigh drafting Chase Young vs. trading No. 2 pick Riverside nursing facility evacuated after staff no-shows Costco gives priority access to healthcare workers, first responders during pandemic KRON4 Morning Buzz: Novato boy paints rocks of hope for community ‘Alexa, help me.’ Nursing home virus patient asked smart speaker for help dozens of times before death Doctor, husband killed by daughter’s boyfriend in ‘brutal execution’: prosecutors Colorado girl who pioneered medical marijuana for seizures dies following battle with coronavirus More California counties requiring residents to wear face coverings when leaving home Bernie Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee Gov. Newsom considers aid for immigrants amid virus Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 8, 2020 VIDEO: Marin’s Public Health Officer gives update on COVID-19 diagnosis Black Americans are overwhelmingly dying from coronavirus in US cities Over 308,000 people have recovered from coronavirus worldwide: Johns Hopkins Families in need invited to drive-thru food distribution in South San Francisco BART cuts trains, will run every half-hour amid drop in ridership Twitter’s Jack Dorsey pledges $1 billion for virus relief efforts, other causes 100 American Airlines flight attendants test positive for coronavirus Tesla furloughs staff, slashes salaries CDC weighs loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus Survey asks how many people in each state admit to drinking while working from home