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San Mateo County Supes Launch Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund
The board approved $3M in seed funding to the San Mateo Strong Fund.

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The board approved $3M in seed funding to the San Mateo Strong Fund.

Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont will not enroll any new students for the summer or fall of 2020 semesters.
Impairment is not believed to be a factor, according to the CHP.
Former San Mateo Police Chief Susan Manheimer is expected to begin her new job as Oakland’s interim police chief on April 6.
The county also reported 13 new COVID-19 cases Monday, bringing the total to 321.
Eligible households can receive direct financial assistance of up to $4,000 per month.
The second-term congressman plans to discuss his current legislative activities and take questions from a virtual audience.
Santa Clara County Public Health also reported 39 new cases, bringing the county’s total cases to 302.
Director of Communications and Public Affairs Maria Leticia Gomez has been isolated at home since March 13.
Local businesses face uncertain future amid coronavirus crisis.
The iconic tourist stop has been closed to the public since March 12 due to the new coronavirus.
The coronavirus outbreak was cited for the event’s cancellation.
The county also reported seven new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 189.
The Department of Education received a special waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on March 10 that enabled expanding the site.
Misinformation and xenophobia are fueling violence and harassment against people of Asian descent in the Bay Area and beyond.
Nurses group issued a plea to businesses and individuals for "critical supplies" to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Area around the operator will be taped off, meaning passengers will no access to the farebox or Clipper Card reader.
An 18-year-old woman suspect is accused of stabbing a woman and fleeing the scene, police said.
Public officials and business leaders announced plans to contribute millions to local nonprofits in support of vulnerable populations.