San Francisco announces new permitting process for outdoor entertainment
The "Just Add Music" permit being issued by the city's Entertainment Commission allows businesses and others to create lively atmospheres.
Beloved 1950s-era bowling alley fights to stay open amid the pandemic
To help out, patrons have established a GoFundMe to help save Bel Mateo Bowl and the livelihoods of 30 employees.
Call to increase COVID testing on the Peninsula
San Mateo County leaders are pushing to increase COVID-19 testing on the Peninsula. The goal is to help lower the county's case rate so more businesses can reopen. The county manager said many establishments are hanging by a thread.
Artist's mask-themed work to be displayed in BART trains, at pop-up event
The artist created her project "We Been On" to motivate people to think of masks in different contexts.
Santa Clara County's reopening pace challenged
As more counties in the Bay Area reopen more businesses, Santa Clara County’s health officer is warning not to move too fast. Some people are raising concerns with that cautious approach. Many people are worried about economic and mental health and not just physical health.
Desk giveaway for families struggling with distance learning
Perhaps overlooked in the challenge to provide distance learning to Oakland students was one basic ingredient. A desk.
Cal-OSHA fines police department, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities for COVID-19 violations
The employers were cited by Cal-OSHA for various health and safety violations including some classified as serious, with proposed penalties ranging from $2,060 to $32,000.
Novato teachers oppose hybrid learning plan at rally
Novato teachers rallied Tuesday evening, expressing opposition to a proposed hybrid learning plan during the pandemic.
COVID-19 restrictions: Bay Area counties advance to ‘red tier’
Three more Bay Area counties move from the purple tier to the red tier on the state’s color coded chart. The move allows many more business to reopen with limited capacity.
Santa Clara Co. supervisors approve $5M in assistance for landlords to prevent renter evictions
Santa Clara County board of supervisors approved an additional $5 million in financial assistance Tuesday night, aimed at preventing evictions during the pandemic.
All but two Bay Area counties in the red tier
Contra Costa and Sonoma counties remain in the state's purple tier which indicates there is widespread coronavirus transmission.
Bay Area guide to COVID-19 rules: What each county allows
A new round of attempts to partially reopen businesses got underway in the Bay Area in late August with some counties announcing a change to their COVID-19 rules.
South Bay leaders unveil plans to expand quarantine shelter program
It has been providing motel rooms for hundreds of people exposed to the coronavirus who otherwise would have remained on the streets, possibly exposing others.
Oakland Panthers indoor football team postpones games until 2022
Team officials cited economic fallout and uncertainty from the novel coronavirus pandemic for the decision to not play during the 2021 season.
East Palo Alto officials concerned about city's COVID-19 positivity rate
City Manager Jaime Fontes outlined reasons why East Palo Alto is disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how the city is responding.
San Francisco mayor lays out timeline for reopening indoor dining
Breed says once the city is classified as "orange" on the State's tiered system, restaurants can reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity, up to 100 people.
San Francisco begins to plan how to allow limited indoor dining
Christien Kafton reports.
Because of COVID, Jews will ring in Rosh Hashana with empty synagogue seats
With the coronavirus pandemic, seats will be empty at synagogues and temples throughout California.
'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
Pac 12 leaders to meet, discuss launch of 2020 season
The big score for Stanford football, and its cross-Bay rival Cal, could come Friday. Leaders of the PAC-12 Conference will meet virtually to discuss launching the 2020 season.