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The state Assembly Chambers sits empty at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. In a precautionary effort to deal with the coronavirus, the Capitol and Legislative Office Building were closed to the public with only essential state workers and legislative employees allowed in until further notice, based on a "stay at home" directive issued by Sacramento County. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

The state Assembly Chambers sits empty at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. In a precautionary effort to deal with the coronavirus, the Capitol and Legislative Office Building were closed to the public with only essential state workers and legislative employees allowed in until further notice, based on a "stay at home" directive issued by Sacramento County. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

March 18, 2020

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More of California under tight restrictions due to virus
March 18, 2020 10:53 p.m.

More of California under tight restrictions due to virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Extraordinary restrictions on everyday activities expanded to more areas of California on Wednesday as Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would spend $150 million to try to head off the coronavirus from sweeping through the state's homeless population.