BART unveils 15-step plan for service as shelter restrictions ease
BART unveiled a 15-step plan Wednesday to renew passenger confidence in the safety of riding public transit amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the OK, Sonoma County will not rush to open barbershops, hair salons
The county will continue with "current restrictions" because they have seen "a large increase" in the number of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the past week.
Oakland pastor recovers from COVID-19, urges churches not to reopen until it's safe
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death.
Pandemic indirectly contributes to spike in homeless deaths in San Francisco
A total of 48 homeless people died, compared to 14 during the same time period last year.
Surge in Bay Area coronavirus infections; California expects to hit 100,000 cases
The number of Bay Area cases last week was nearly 40% higher than the week before.
Bay Area guide to reopening: What each county allows
Although the state has outlined the four phases for reopening during the pandemic, Bay Area counties have opted to go at their own pace.
38 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Morgan Hill fish-packing plant
More than three dozen employees at a fish-packing plant in Morgan Hill have tested positive for the coronavirus. Lusamerica Foods is located on Railroad Avenue not far from Highway 101.
Workers strike at Oakland McDonald’s over COVID-19 outbreak
A McDonald’s restaurant in Oakland was closed Tuesday after roughly two dozen workers went on strike.
San Francisco mayor announces program to allow some businesses to operate in public spaces
Some San Francisco businesses will be allowed to operate on city sidewalks, streets or parks thanks to a new program being launched by the city's COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force.
Six Flags will require online reservations when parks reopen
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord released details of the new health and safety measures, including the use of new advanced technology systems to protect guests and employees.
Bay Area counties consider extending eviction moratoriums during pandemic
Supervisors in various counties want to extend the moratorium on evictions.
Emergency order allows outdoor use of space for business in Benicia
The city said it is also developing a program that could allow using parking spaces for alfresco dining and shopping spots.
Traditions altered on Memorial Day during coronavirus pandemic
On this Memorial Day, Bay Area residents found the coronavirus may change tradition, but it won't stop it. Even if it means memorializing in masks.
Crowds gather to enjoy a warm Memorial Day in San Francisco
The combination of a three-day weekend and spectacular weather brought out the crowds in San Francisco. Even some of the normally foggy parts of the city are enjoying a sunny day. The city's message for everyone is to enjoy, but enjoy safely.
Santa Clara Co. announces new COVID-19 testing sites
Santa Clara County is expanding its testing to people without symptoms and the county launched new testing sites on Monday.
Clergy to gather in SF Monday to call for delay in reopening houses of worship
A group of black religious leaders plans to assemble at noon Monday to promote sticking with virtual worship services during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Crowds defy COVID-19 social distancing guidelines Memorial Day weekend
People normally celebrate the unofficial start to summer with family and friends, barbequing and having backyard parties but not this year with the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials: 2 California church services sources of virus outbreaks
Mendocino County public health officials said Sunday that six more people who participated in a Mother’s Day service at Assembly of God Church in Redwood Valley contracted the virus, raising the number of cases to nine and making the outbreak responsible for a third of local infections.
Pier 45 fire destroys hundreds of thousands of dollars in commercial fishing equipment
Crab fishermen say Saturday's 4-alarm fire left them devastated. They were already hit hard by COVID-19 and restrictions around the shelter-in-place.
Sonoma County reopens restaurants, bars - with new rules
Sonoma County’s new health order went into effect Saturday at midnight.