Dear John,

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• OCReg: Gov. Newsom says more coronavirus testing to begin
• SFC: Coronavirus live updates: Up to 100 health workers exposed to Solano County patient
• PE: US health workers responding to coronavirus lacked training and protective gear, whistleblower says
• SacBee: Solano County 'taking this situation seriously,' declares emergency for coronavirus case
• SacBee: UC Davis student showing 'mild symptoms' of coronavirus. 3 roommates in isolation
• SJMN: 3 UC Davis students in isolation; 1 shows 'mild symptoms' of coronavirus
• LAT $: Lawmakers press health officials on coronavirus preparations
• OCReg: Long Beach officials reassure public worried about coronavirus, say they are taking precautions
• SacBee: Mask shortage in Sacramento as coronavirus fears grip California. What protection is available
• AP: Northern California city struggles with coronavirus mystery
• AP: California voting changes raise concerns for 'Super Tuesday'
• Final Results From California Primary Could Take Days Or Weeks, Secretary of State Says - capradio.org
• SFC: SF gets closer to opening drug injection sites in wake of court ruling
• CG: California Legislature Rejects Asm. Kiley's Effort to Suspend Harmful Economic Impacts of AB 5
• SacBee: California's new employment law could give new exemption for writers, photographers
• AP: Proposal would end California cap on freelancer assignments
• SFC: California's new online community college faces audit
• SDUT: Chula Vista considers pension obligation bonds to reduce future pension costs
• OCReg: New bill takes aim at voter fraud; raises concerns about voter suppression
• SacBee: Public employees can't skip work because of coronavirus. How can they keep safe?
• SacBee: California Nation: How Bernie Sanders could have a good election night on the West Coast
• FresBee: Dr. Jill Biden tours Fresno City College campus
• SDUT: Pete Buttigieg to rally in Chula Vista Monday ahead of 'Super Tuesday'
• AP: Regulators boost PG&E's wildfire fine to $2.1 billion
• SJMN: Regulators boost PG&E's wildfire fine to $2.1 billion
• AP: California is abnormally dry after low-precipitation winter
• CalM: Water is life. It's also a battle. So what does the future hold for California?
• SFC: Survey shows Sierra snowpack now less than half of normal. How low will it go?
• LAT $: California snowpack depleted amid what could be a record-dry February
• SDUT: Mystery mailer promoting Republican candidate sparks Democratic infighting in 53rd district race
• LAT $: Someone is smearing L.A. City Council candidate Loraine Lundquist as a socialist AND a right-winger
• SJMN: Campaign ads target former assemblywoman as thousands slosh around Peninsula senate race
• OCReg: As UC, Cal State seek new chiefs, here are wish lists
• AP: US finds failures in USC's treatment of gynecologist claims
• LAT $: Regulators slam USC handling of sex abuse allegations as 'shocking and reprehensible'
• SFC: Past salaries can't be used to pay women less than men, court rules again
• PE: New legislation would slash impact fees for some California housing
• LAT $: Deputies shared graphic photos of Kobe Bryant crash scene, sources say
• LAT $: House passes bill to help eradicate swamp rats invading California and other states
• OCReg: US intelligence needs Ric Grenell
• FH: Only Fairview? Really?
• FRBlog: We need FEWER and FEWER California public schools - and colleges!
• OCReg: The soft corruption of behested payments
• FH: The Prop 13 School Bond Doesn't Provide the Right Kind of Money for Schools
• AmerSpec: California Anti-Contracting Law: Did Democrats Finally Go Too Far?
• SFC: SF corruption investigation yields 14 new subpoenas as Nuru probe widens
• SJMN: San Jose opens first tiny home community for formerly homeless residents
• FresBee: Lime scooters were approved six months ago in Fresno. Where are they?
• FresBee: California lawmakers order audit of Fresno sheriff, others over spending and jail conditions
• CalCoast: Sender of a vile robocall sent to SLO County voters explains call
• VCStar $: Court grants extension in Ventura River lawsuit
• VCStar $: Woman slain at Simi Valley apartment complex
• VCStar $: County board supports more protection for cougars
• LADN: L.A. Metro to launch ride-hailing for short trips
• FH: Is Homelessness Really an LA Priority?
• CG: California Globe Interview with Burbank Mayor Sharon Springer
• OCReg: Placentia fire reforms spark unhinged retort
• VOC: Questions Mount Over City of Fullerton's Changing Evidence in Lawsuit Against Local Blogger
• VOC: Winner-Take-All Battle For Orange County's 3rd District
• OCReg: Strong first year leaves Salvation Army homeless shelter in Anaheim ready for expansion
• PE: Riverside school investigates video of students chanting racial slur
• SBSun: Former Rialto water district board candidate fined $14,500 for campaign violations
• SBSun: San Bernardino commissioner alleges sexual harassment by Mayor John Valdivia
• SDUT: Chula Vista considers banning all flavored tobacco products
• VOSD: MTS Floats Diversion Program for Fare Enforcement
• SDUT: Cajon Valley School District superintendent gets 15% raise, makes $313,600 a year
• VOSD: Students Sue San Diego Unified, Teacher Over Groping Complaints
• VOSD: A Reader's Guide to the San Diego Primary

Sincerely,