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A homeless encampment seen on Monday in San Francisco. City lawmakers are demanding that the mayor step up efforts to house the city's homeless population to protect them from COVID-19.

San Francisco Lawmakers Order Mayor To Lease Hotel Rooms For Homeless

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance giving the mayor 12 days to secure thousands of rooms to house and protect the city's homeless population during the COVID-19 crisis.

An Amazon worker stows packages into special containers at a facility in Arizona. Coronavirus cases have been reported in at least 7 Amazon facilities.

Workers In 8 Amazon Warehouses Test Positive For Coronavirus

The outbreaks at Amazon facilities come as the e-commerce giant plans to hire 100,000 new workers to meet the surge in orders to the company's fulfillment centers

Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg will not be creating a super PAC. Instead, he's transferring $18 million to the Democratic Party and will likely spend more during the campaign.

Bloomberg Decides Against Super PAC, Transfers $18 Million To Democratic Party

The former presidential candidate's campaign had suggested it would create a super PAC to take on President Trump, but it has decided to change course.

Some Snowbirds Headed North Told To Stay In Their Southern Nests

Some Snowbirds Headed North Are Being Told To Stay In Their Southern Nests

People who migrate South for winter are being told not to return to their year-round homes in the North. Some places that typically welcome their return are asking people to stay away.

Caroline Wells and her family at their new home outside San Antonio. The builders just finished it so the yard has yet to be planted, but the couple is looking forward to letting the kids run out their energy with a lot more outdoor space than they had at their previous home in the city.

More Space, Please: Home Sales Booming Despite Pandemic, Recession

Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming, and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.

LA Times Executive Editor Norman Pearlstine (right) listens to Lawrence O'Donnell at the 2019 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in April 2019.

Rancor Erupts In 'LA Times' Newsroom Over Race, Equity And Protest Coverage

Staffers at the Los Angeles Times say editors have failed to fulfill promises of racial equity at the paper including in hiring, pay and the coverage it offers readers.

This image made by a scanning electron micrograph shows SARS-COV-2 virus particles (colorized pink) from a patient sample. There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans.

The Coronavirus Is Mutating. That's Normal. Does That Mean It's More Dangerous?

There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here's what we know (and don't yet know) about mutations.

Sesame Street: 50 Years & Still Sunny!

Airs Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV

Israel has announced a blanket quarantine policy for anyone entering the country; the policy will be in effect for two weeks. Here, empty airline check-in counters are seen at Ben Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv.

Coronavirus: Israel Will Require Quarantine For Everyone Entering The Country

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the decision was a difficult one. Israel has reported nearly 40 cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

India Observes 14 Hours Of Self-Quarantine

Heeding a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, millions of people took part in a voluntary "public curfew" on Sunday to demonstrate support for the nation's medical community.

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