Raiders place 5 more players on COVID-19 list
Johnathan Abram, Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson were all placed on the list because of high-risk contact with right tackle Trent Brown, who was placed on the COVID-19 list Wednesday following a positive test for the virus.
Johnathan Abram, Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson were all placed on the list because of high-risk contact with right tackle Trent Brown, who was placed on the COVID-19 list Wednesday following a positive test for the virus.
Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap Inc. exiting malls, to shutter 350 stores by 2024
The San Francisco-based retailer, which was for decades a fixture at shopping malls around the country, said Thursday that it will be closing 220 of its namesake Gap stores.
The San Francisco-based retailer, which was for decades a fixture at shopping malls around the country, said Thursday that it will be closing 220 of its namesake Gap stores.
FDA approves Gilead's Remdesivir as COVID-19 treatment
The drug was granted an emergency use authorization by the FDA in May. It is given to patients through an IV, and in some cases, also a steroid.
The drug was granted an emergency use authorization by the FDA in May. It is given to patients through an IV, and in some cases, also a steroid.
Target letting shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
The measure comes as part of a new slate of safety protocols Target has added to its stores as the holiday season kicks off. The added precautions come in addition to the dozens of measures Target began rolling out in March when the pandemic started.
The measure comes as part of a new slate of safety protocols Target has added to its stores as the holiday season kicks off. The added precautions come in addition to the dozens of measures Target began rolling out in March when the pandemic started.
CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously said close contact consisted of being within six feet of an infectious person for 15 minutes straight.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously said close contact consisted of being within six feet of an infectious person for 15 minutes straight.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Gym owner fined $1,000 for keeping his doors open as Sonoma County remains in purple tier
On Tuesday, a county staffer entered Kovac's 16,000-square-foot facility on Highway 12 and wrote Kovacs a citation for violating the public health prohibition on exercising inside.
On Tuesday, a county staffer entered Kovac's 16,000-square-foot facility on Highway 12 and wrote Kovacs a citation for violating the public health prohibition on exercising inside.
Maryland family has enough of virtual learning; sends son to Arizona for in-person instruction
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
We're nearly two months into the school year and for many local school districts there seems to be no end in sight to virtual learning.
Why some South Bay restaurants won’t be welcoming patrons back inside
Some restaurants in the South Bay are opting not to welcome patrons back inside, despite public health orders allowing them to do so. Some owners said the county rules make it difficult to operate.
Some restaurants in the South Bay are opting not to welcome patrons back inside, despite public health orders allowing them to do so. Some owners said the county rules make it difficult to operate.
Health experts: COVID scared U.S. patients from regular screenings
Experts say the COVID-fueled pause in care or screenings, allows cancer to take root, complicating a potential cure – and possibly leading to death.
Experts say the COVID-fueled pause in care or screenings, allows cancer to take root, complicating a potential cure – and possibly leading to death.
Sonoma County struggles to get out of California's purple tier
The county is reporting 65 cases per day or an average of 13 in 100,000 infections, nearly double the number needed to emerge into the better, Red Tier.
The county is reporting 65 cases per day or an average of 13 in 100,000 infections, nearly double the number needed to emerge into the better, Red Tier.
Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
Inequalities reignite calls for in-person learning
A picture from social media of two girls from San Jose doing their schoolwork in a gas station parking lot is reigniting calls for in-person learning to resume.
A picture from social media of two girls from San Jose doing their schoolwork in a gas station parking lot is reigniting calls for in-person learning to resume.
Lowell H.S. changes admissions policy; district continues distance learning until spring
San Francisco Lowell High School will have a lottery admission for next school year. Meanwhile, the district is likely to continue distance learning until next spring.
San Francisco Lowell High School will have a lottery admission for next school year. Meanwhile, the district is likely to continue distance learning until next spring.
Alameda County allowing most indoor activities to resume limited operations starting Friday
The announcement comes following the county entering the Orange Tier of the state's four-tiered system for reopening the economy.
The announcement comes following the county entering the Orange Tier of the state's four-tiered system for reopening the economy.
Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals
The rise in cases and hospitalizations is alarming medical experts.
The rise in cases and hospitalizations is alarming medical experts.
San Francisco first Bay Area county to reach yellow tier
The state upgraded San Francisco from moderate risk to minimal with the county's positivity rate at 0.8% and health equity metric at 1.5%, below the 2.2% threshold.
The state upgraded San Francisco from moderate risk to minimal with the county's positivity rate at 0.8% and health equity metric at 1.5%, below the 2.2% threshold.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.