Even as more relief promised, frustrated California gym owner says Gov. Newsom just doesn't get it
"Newsom does not understand, he does not," fumed Adam Kovacs.
Advocates fear resurgence of COVID-19 at crowded San Quentin prison
The coronavirus has infected more than 2,200 prisoners and 270 staff members at San Quentin State Prison. So far, 25 inmates and one corrections officer have died from the virus.
Hot dog vendors cooking up controversy in San Francisco
Merchants at Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf say the unlicensed food carts are stealing their business and they're alleging that those carts are also a health hazard.
For Americans waiting on coronavirus aid, no new relief in sight
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
Contra Costa County to use CARES Act money to hire sheriff's deputies
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has approved spending nearly $2 million of CARES Act funding to hire 24 sheriff’s deputies to support mental health services.
San Mateo County partners with local school districts, allocates $2.3M for county students
The county is partnering with Ravenswood City, La Honda-Pescadero Unified, Redwood City and Sequoia Union High school districts.
Oakland schools and teachers' union reach tentative agreement over distance learning
Oakland Unified School District and the teacher's union have reached a tentative agreement over what distance learning would look like during the pandemic.
Governor: New data shows California is ‘turning the corner’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said he was encouraged by a downward trend in the state’s hospitalization rates which he noted are down 21%, and ICU admissions, down 15% over the past 14 days.
Empty streets of San Francisco: Report says tourism takes hardest hit since WWII
The pandemic will cost San Francisco $10.6 billion in unspent tourist money this year and next year, according to a report released Friday by the city's tourism industry.
UCSF scientists develop nasal spray that could provide coronavirus protection
Scientists are hoping to make AeroNabs widely available as an inexpensive, over-the-counter medication to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Lyft's 2Q loss $437M as virus spread and riders stayed home
Lyft posted a loss of $437.1 million during the second quarter, when the coronavirus outbreak led many people to stay home and few were eager to use its ride-hailing service.
UCSF creates potential coronavirus treatment
Tom Vacar reports.
2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
SF D.A. Chesa Boudin takes action to make DoorDash recognize delivery workers as employees
San Francisco's district attorney is taking action to make DoorDash comply with a state law that classifies its drivers as employees rather than contractors.
Florida sheriff bans deputies from wearing face masks, memo says
The sheriff's office currently employs around 900 people.
Coronavirus outbreak hits Folsom State Prison in California
The prison 20 miles northeast of Sacramento reported 89 inmates with active COVID-19 infections, according to data updated Wednesday by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
US budget deficit climbs to record-setting $2.81 trillion
The Treasury Department says the U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year.
San Mateo County Superior Court will relocate jury selection to provide social distancing
The move will happen sometime after Sept. 7, according to a news release from the County Manager's Office on Tuesday.
Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months
As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children.