California's governor lays out roadmap for reopening retail and manufacturing

Newsom is expected to lay out the guidelines for how businesses such as clothing stores, florists, bookstores and sporting goods shops can open their doors for the first time in nearly two months, as long as they followed certain rules and offer only curbside pickup.

YMCA partners with AISD to offer childcare for essential workers

The program runs Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will cost $150 a week, and financial assistance is available. 

California facing a $54 billion budget deficit amid coronavirus pandemic

California will have a budget shortfall of $54.3 billion because of the economic devastation wrought by the coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced Thursday, a stunning reversal for a state that had a $21 billion surplus a year ago.

New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium

Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.

Rare inflammatory condition affects some kids with COVID-19

Dozens of U.S. children have been hospitalized with a serious inflammatory condition possibly linked with the coronavirus and first seen in Europe.

What should I do if I think my coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?

The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?

Rogue tourists arrested as Hawaii tries to curb coronavirus spread

A newlywed California couple left their Waikiki hotel room repeatedly, despite being warned by hotel staff, and were arrested.

Brewer may dump 400 million bottles of beer due to COVID lockdown

One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump millions of gallons of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.

Circuit of the Americas hosting event to benefit Central Texas Food Bank
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COTA Founder and Chairman Bobby Epstein talks about the event on May 10 which will collect donations and let people drive on the world famous track.

Some card limits slashed, some closed during COVID-19 pandemic
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A recent report finds that one in four American credit card holders have their credit limit involuntarily slashed on at least one card or had a card closed in the past 30 days. What does this mean? Matt Schulz with CompareCards by LendingTree offers some insight.

Texas news round-up with Texas Tribune - 5/7/2020
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Hair salons, barbershops and other cosmetology establishments can reopen as part of the governor's latest phase in reopening the Texas economy. Two State House Republicans decided to get their haircuts early. Alana Rocha talks about that and more.

The response of the military to help with COVID-19
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Major general Daniel J. Dire, Deputy Surgeon General for Mobilization, Readiness and Army Reserve Affairs talks about what's going on.

Minnesota reports 23 new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Thursday as state's death toll surpasses 500

Minnesota has now surpassed 500 deaths attributed to COVID-19. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 23 new deaths Thursday, bringing the state's deaths toll from the disease to 508. 

Georgia saw 63K more out-of-state visitors per day in first week of reopening, smart phone data shows

A recent analysis of smartphone location data showed that Georgia received an additional 62,440 daily visitors the week the state lifted some lockdown restrictions, allowing restaurant dining rooms, hair salons and other nonessential businesses to reopen.

Trump administration shelves CDC's detailed guide to reopening country amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Trump administration has shelved a set of detailed documents created by the nation’s top disease investigators meant to give step-by-step advice to local leaders deciding when and how to reopen public places during the still-raging pandemic.

Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'

A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.

Texas Supreme Court orders Dallas salon owner's release after Gov. Abbott amends his executive orders

The Dallas salon owner who was jailed after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions has been released under an order from the Texas Supreme Court.

LA Pride Parade and Festival is going digital for 2020, in-person festival canceled

The 50th anniversary of the LA Pride Parade and Festival is going to be held digitally in 2020, organizers said Thursday, as they announced they would be forgoing the in-person festivities this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.