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One America News, based in San Diego, was founded in 2013 by Robert Herring Sr., a businessman who made millions with a company that manufactures circuit boards before going into media. The network has considerably less reach than the major cable news networks — appearing on many fewer cable systems. … [Read more...] about Fox isn’t enough: Amid coronavirus crisis, Trump leans on a new media friend

The president’s more serious demeanor at Tuesday’s briefing was welcomed by many in the media, who have been waiting many weeks for him to reach this point. It is not a partisan observation to say that Trump spent weeks insisting that things were under control, that we would not be inundated with cases, that the media and Democratic criticism was a hoax, that the coronavirus was like the flu. He now says “it’s not the flu -- it’s vicious.” … [Read more...] about The magnitude of the crisis confronting Trump — and the rest of us

In his latest home edition of “A Closer Look,” the Late Night host broke down all of the latest news about the novel coronavirus pandemic, including the way typically critical reporters praised President Donald Trump’s new “tone” on the crisis at his daily briefing on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Seth Meyers Exposes Fox News’ Sean Hannity Over Huge Coronavirus ‘Hoax’ Lie

2:15 p.m. Newsom to states without stay-at-home orders: ‘What are you waiting for?’: In an appearance on CNN’s “The Lead” on Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom was asked by host Jake Tapper if he had a message for governors of states that have not issued statewide stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic. Newsom said: “My message is this: What are you waiting for? What more evidence do you need? If you think it’s not going to happen to you there are many proof points all across this country - for that matter all around the rest of the world. Don’t dream of regretting. Lean into the moment, take responsibility to meet it head-on. You’ll never regret overcompensating at the moment so that you’re preparing people for meeting this moment in the responsible way. And there’s no greater intervention - period, full stop, none - than physical distancing. We talk about social distancing, but it’s really physical … [Read more...] about Coronavirus live updates: U.S. death toll exceeds 5,000

SAN LEANDRO, CA — Last week, we asked local business owners around the country how Patch could best help them weather the economic downturn brought on by the new coronavirus. We received hundreds of responses and a number of excellent ideas — stay tuned — but far and away, the most common response was: "Help us let the community know we're open for business." … [Read more...] about San Leandro Businesses: Open or Closed? Let Your Customers Know