At Mayor Eric Garcetti's nightly briefings, he often discusses case numbers, social distancing and the budget. Garcetti also frequently namechecks the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, which has assumed a major role in the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The charity has raised $42 million for response efforts in recent weeks, an advisor said, blowing away its fundraising total of $4.3 million from the last fiscal year.

<p>At Mayor Eric Garcetti's nightly briefings, he often discusses case numbers, social distancing and the budget. Garcetti also frequently namechecks the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles, which has assumed a major role in the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The charity has raised $42 million for response efforts in recent weeks, an advisor said, blowing away its fundraising total of $4.3 million from the last fiscal year.</p>

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