South Asian American women to run on a Major Political partys president ial ticket. I just got the chance to speak with some of Kamala Harriss former political peers here in the bay area. About her race. First off, david, who worked with her in the city attorneys office. And as they both ran for higher offices at San Francisco city hall. E support from the Latin X Community and the more Progressive Side of the Democratic Party where he falls and he is applauding her so called San Francisco values. The recognition that our diversity is a source of strength and unity, not division. And also, the idea that we can be bold and innovative and still be economically successful. On the other side of the spectrum, republican, tom, ran against harris for the senate seat that she currently holds. He has gone head to head with her at debates and has doubts about how she will go over and swing states especially in energy policy. He thinks Vice President mike pence will be a formidable opponent. She
Worst deficits. It is expected to be very short. 90 days ago they had a surplus. It is directly related to the coronavirus. Now to the governors desk to announcement. He says starting tomorrow counties can allow retailers like bookstores and other stores to resume business with curbside pickup. Nonessential manufacturing like furniture, clothing, toys and a wide array of factories can also resume as well as warehouses and cystic centers. Social distancing and disinfection methods have to be followed. The state health and human secretary says people should not expect workplaces to be like they were before. It does not mean a return to normal. We know that covid19 is still spreading. It is a dynamic process. This is not etched in stone. We want to work with people across sectors. So far offices, malls, sitdown restaurants and museums are not included. The governor said that wont be until stage iii. This means churches, movie theaters, salons and gyms are supposed to remain closed. When b
Likely run oz as early as tonight. No word yet on a new deal which is leaving businesses worried the wait will force them to close. For 60 years, the millbrae pancake house has been an institution. But like millions of others, the iconic familyowned business is in a world of hurt. This is the worst. This is the worst. Were doing everything we can to survive this. Owner erin burk has cut 80 of her staff. More than 30 employees laid off. This is not how we want to end this. Burk tried to apply for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program but couldnt. The computer was grid locked. You couldnt get through. It froze. There was no way in. Five days later, her application was accepted, but her loan still not approved. So far in april, business is 90 down. Its even worse for joe field, owner of a concordbased comic bookstore who we profiled last week. In lost sales at this point were approaching 1,000. 17 days after filing for a loan, wells fargo told him were not ready to open the applica
Liviakis the governor unveiled a new tool today. Making it easier for those with Health Care Workers and students said to to join the fight Capitol Bureau reporter Ashley Zavala explains how it works and how it could help flatten the curve. Governor Gavin Newsome monday unveiled californias newest effort to beef up its medical workforce, the state rolled out health court to see a dot gov to tap into an estimated 37,000 Health Care Works that are either retired park time or in training to help the states response to covid 19 for mental health. Experts for more and ts more pharmacists looking for marfa bottom us looking for more experts and respiratory care and the like technicians administrators doctors nurses. Were calling on to step up and step in and meet this moment while the state tries to increase the number of also assessing more places to put patients to help ease hospital capacities. The governor said the army corps of engineers is looking at coliseums and arenas that could bet
Like to say goodbye to her mother from a distance. They knew we could be with her i could tell the emotion in both there and the doctors voices of their frustration knowing we could be there or be the wrist. The infection. So theres talk to on a and she called me about 10 oclock at night and said. You know your mothers reading is changing, you know we can see that it probably wont be much i would take myself so is her personal cell phone. Im going im going go and get dressed in all the protective gear have to be an and then im going to put the phone up to her face so that you can. Tell her you love her and say your goodbyes and. It was so touching just to know that i couldnt be there and i said to the nurse to secure new please hold her hand to new riverhead can you pretend, you know like i were there with her and she said she will not be alone. We will stay with her to the end. So 2 minutes later, we get the phone call for face time you know she could have right up to my mothers face