https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/24/bay-area-gets-millions-in-coronavirus-funding-for-the-homeless/ > Fulfilling a promise made last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom awarded millions in emergency state funding to help cities and counties around the Bay Area protect their homeless populations from COVID-19. > After pledging $100 million to local jurisdictions, Newsom on Monday evening announced the money has been doled out across the state.