Californians unable to pay their rent because
of the coronavirus crisis could have their
payments covered by the state Legislature,
Senate leaders announced this week, part of a
massive $25 billion aid package that looks to the
future to pay for relief needed today.
California has been under a mandatory stay-at-
home order since March 19, shuttering most
of the state’s economy and sending 4.5 million
people to file for unemployment benefits. State
and local officials have moved to delay evictions
during the crisis, prompting concerns from
landlords who could face foreclosure with no
rent payments.