Reporter Roundup: Rent Help, COVID-19 Spike

On the April 14 edition of the Reporter Round, KPCC reporters break down help for LA’s renters, COVID-19’s impact on city halls and when the state will reopen.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved measures today to help renters. KPCC’s Aaron Mendelson has the details.

Reporter Jackie Fortier breaks down California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan for reopening the state.

Local and state governments are bracing for the economic hit the coronavirus will deliver according to KPCC’s Libby Denkmann.

Featured Reporters:

Emily Dugdale @eedugdale

Jackie Fortiér @JackieFortier

Aaron Mendelson @a_mendelson

Libby Denkmann @libdenk

Adriene Hill @adrienehill

This program has been produced through a collaboration with LAist and KPCC.

PBS SoCal and KCET are partnering with KPCC and LAist to bring you a daily reporter roundup discussing the latest regional news about COVID-19.

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