Today’s Headlines

More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF

By Melanie Curry

8:18 AM PDT on March 17, 2020

Bay Area issues mandatory Shelter in Place order for three weeks (Mercury News)
Los Angeles issues emergency restrictions; more to come (LA Times)
San Diego closes bars, restaurants, limits gathering (San Diego Union Tribune)
Governor Newsom recommends all sit-down restaurants, gyms, bars, theaters close (CalMatters)
State legislature suspends session (Sacramento Bee)
Newsom issues Executive Order allow local governments to freeze on evictions, foreclosures, utility shutoffs (Governor’s Office)
This will be hard, especially for low-wage workers and unemployed (CalMatters)
Safeway is hiring to keep up with demand (SF Chronicle)
Spain cracks down on all outdoor activity, including biking (Cycling Weekly)
Uber, League of American Bicyclists partner on bike safety at virtual Bike Summit 2020 (Bicycle Retailer)

More California headlines at Streetsblog LA and Streetsblog SF

Melanie Curry

Today's Headlines

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