om hello, and weto kqed newsroom. it is week eight of sheltering in place in northernst california, and ewide, some restrictions started to lift today. the california state assembly headed back to sacramento following a two month hiatus which coincided with the coronavirus pandemic. among the challenges, with stores closed in residence at home, legislors are dealing with a massive deficit from declining tax revenue. with the pandemic projected to continue through the fall, expanding vote by il as a safe option for the november election. lawmakers have to address long- standing chaenges from osting affordable housing to fighting climate change. >>> joining us is state assembly member david chu, and from the sutter county, james gallagher, thank you both for joining us >> thanks for having us. >> you both returned to work this week. wh is it ke to legislate in the midst of a pandemic with masks and protests? >> i think the biggest difference that u notice is the capital building is not populated. it is like a t ghtown w

hello, and ome to kqed newsroom. it is week teof shring in place in northern we are continuing our coronavirus coverage. this week the u.s. surpassed 1 million cases of coronavirus and 63,000 peop have died from covid-19. also, six bay area counties announced they have shelter in g place orders extendrough the end of this month. meanwhile, testing is growing and public health officials are focused on context tracing as a second vital phase contain the virus. joining us is dr. rutherford, a ucsf epidemiologist, advisor to san francisco's department of public health, who is leadg the prograthat started this week in san francisco. think you for joining us again. >> thank you for having me. wi >> we get to contact tracing but first i want to talk about breaking news today. the fda e s authorized emergency use of toreduce the mortality and duration of covid- 19. it has beenproven to do this and some studies although one study was negative.how quickly can be utilized? >> i think it is a great step forward. the fact at ther

>>> tonight on kqed newsroom, we consllions of dollars in budget id mi cuts as california grapples with the financial fallout from the plus, transportation was mount as passengers and drivers stay home, but getting around may be harder when businesses reopened. plus, to area these young directors share comeback strategies foreopening in e months ahead. hello, and lce to kqed newsroom, it is week nine of sheltering in place in northern california. more than 87,000 people have now died from covid-19 the united states. on thursday, the california governor unveiled a revised stcae budget that s for steep cuts to icpu blolsc deficit of $84 billion due to declining tax revenues and soaring b losses. also, california state senators returned to sacramento with two innovative relief packages that would help people stay in their homes. e, meanwhilouse democrats are proposing a $3 trillion round of federal aid despite opposition from the white house and senate republicans. joining us are the kqed senior editor of politics, scott shafer, and correspondent risa lagos. thanks for being here. it has b

>>> tonight on kqed newsroom, a major effort to track and trace coronavirus cases as testing sites expand. plus, federal relief close again to small business owners and nonprofits struggling through the crisis, but will those who most need the help get it? and we connt with a stanford scientist testing novel ideas for masks and other protective equipment in the fight against the coronavirus. llo, and welcome to kqed newsroom. it is week 7 of sheltering in place in northern california. we are continuing our coronavirus coverage. this week the u.s. surpassed 1 million cases of coronavirus and 63,000 people have died from . covid- also, six bay area counties announced they have shelter in place orders extending through the end of this month. meanwhile, testing is growing and public health officials are focused on context tracing as a second vital phase to contain the virus. joing us is dr. rutherford, sfa epidemiologist, advisor to san francisco's department of public health, who is leading the program that started this week in san ancisco. think you for joining us again. >> thank you for ha

hello, and lce to kqed newsroom, it is week nine of sheltering in place in northern california.than 87,000 people have now died from covid-19 the united states. on thursday,

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