News Roundup 03/09/20
600 Coronavirus cases in the U.S.
The United States faces new coronavirus case reports as well as the prospect of more sweeping measures to fight the spread of the virus. The national total of infections has surpassed 600. A number of new cases have raised concerns about transmission in public places. Precautions are being taken. Pentagon and other government officials are using video conference and other forms of digital communication to avoid a possible spread of the virus.
Source: The New York Times
The Democratic Race
Here is a look at the current standings after Super Tuesday. Biden edges out Sanders as the candidates head into another round of primaries. Candidates need 1,991 pledged delegates to win the Democratic Primary Election. The Democratic candidates are: Joe Biden (635 Pledged Delegates), Bernie Sanders (558 Pledged Delegates), Elizabeth Warren (44 Pledged Delegates), Pete Buttigieg (26 Pledged Delegates), Michael Bloomberg (24 Pledged Delegates), Amy Klobuchar (7 Pledged Delegates) and Tulsi Gabbard (2 Pledged Delegates).
Source: CNN
Ireland cancels upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebration
St. Patrick's Day festivities in the Republic of Ireland have been canceled due to concern of the coronavirus. On Monday, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar stated the cancellations have come from health officials to help slow the spread of the virus. There have been a total of 19 cases of COVID-19, the disease associated with coronavirus, in the Republic of Ireland. The cancellations will include the national St. Patrick's Festival parade in Dublin, Ireland on March 17. Rescheduling is currently underway.
Source: NBC News
Southern California expecting the wettest storm of 2020
Southern Californians began 2020 with a dry spell, as rain came at a minimum in January and February. Weather experts are now saying the dry spell is expected to change this week with a storm entering the region from the Gulf of Alaska, which may prove to be the wettest of 2020. Meteorologist with the National Weather Service Oxnard/Los Angeles office, Cathy Hoxsie stated Los Angeles County area is expected to receive the heaviest rainfall with 1 to 3 inches from Monday into Wednesday. Orange County and the Inland Empire could possibly see about 1 to 1 1/4 inches of rain. The rain is a welcomed refresher to change a dry trend in 2020.
“So the season began wet,” said Hoxsie, referring to the nearly 7 inches of rain that poured in November and December 2019. “But it became very dry once we passed January 1st.”
By this time last year, more than 11 inches of rain had drenched Southern California, Hoxsie said, this year, the Los Angeles area has received less than 1 inch of rain.
Source: The Sun
Moreno Valley gets its first marijuana dispensary
Moreno Valley’s first licensed marijuana dispensary opened for business on Thursday, March 5. The shop, operated by Shango Cannabis, is the company’s first facility in Southern California and also one of its partner’s home base. The dispensary at 11875 Pigeon Pass Road, is in a shopping center anchored by Stater Bros. A grand opening is being planned for Friday, March 13.
Source: The Press-Enterprise