Regional COVID-19 developments
The latest Bay Area regional COVID-19 developments and case count.
The latest Bay Area regional COVID-19 developments and case count.
Broadway shutdown extended until May 30
Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May.
Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May.
Weekly $300 pandemic unemployment assistance ending in California
The last round of the $300 a week unemployment assistance payments will be sent out next week in California. But those who are jobless in the state won't be cut off completely.
The last round of the $300 a week unemployment assistance payments will be sent out next week in California. But those who are jobless in the state won't be cut off completely.
Yountville Veterans home overworking staff amid cuts
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
Being overweight now potential coronavirus risk factor, CDC says
According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese.
According to CDC statistics, over 71% of Americans aged 20 and older are considered overweight or obese.
Former 49er defensive end Fred Dean hospitalized with the coronavirus
Several of his former teammates have posted messages on Facebook, saying the 68-year-old Hall of Famer is now on a ventilator, in a hospital intensive care unit.
Several of his former teammates have posted messages on Facebook, saying the 68-year-old Hall of Famer is now on a ventilator, in a hospital intensive care unit.
Cranberry juice-drinking skateboarder who found TikTok fame gifted new truck by Ocean Spray
A former Idaho potato farmer who found fame on TikTok was gifted a brand new truck from the makers of his favorite drink: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.
A former Idaho potato farmer who found fame on TikTok was gifted a brand new truck from the makers of his favorite drink: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.
California Governor Gavin Newsom tests negative for coronavirus
Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested negative for the coronavirus after someone in his office was infected and another state employee tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Thursday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested negative for the coronavirus after someone in his office was infected and another state employee tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Thursday.
Frank fireside chat with Dr. Fauci and Berkeley students
Event organizers with the Berkeley Forum, a non-partisan student group, say the event drew an unusually big crowd.
Event organizers with the Berkeley Forum, a non-partisan student group, say the event drew an unusually big crowd.
California Democrat in Congress tests positive for COVID-19
The Democrat from Santa Barbara said in a statement that he sought a test “after discovering I was exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19."
The Democrat from Santa Barbara said in a statement that he sought a test “after discovering I was exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19."
Slow internet stresses distance learning, how San Jose is helping
It's a big task that's gotten more urgent during the pandemic: bridging the "digital divide." In San Jose, they're taking that goal very seriously by handing out free Wi-Fi hotspots.
It's a big task that's gotten more urgent during the pandemic: bridging the "digital divide." In San Jose, they're taking that goal very seriously by handing out free Wi-Fi hotspots.
Health officials trying to trace origin of COVID-19 outbreak at Watsonville nursing facility
Mary Tegenkamp's 91-year-old mother has been on lockdown inside the Watsonville Post Acute Center for some time and she fears she may never see her again.
Mary Tegenkamp's 91-year-old mother has been on lockdown inside the Watsonville Post Acute Center for some time and she fears she may never see her again.
Breast cancer survivor shares her battle during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
‘Kissing the Coronavirus’: COVID-19 romance novel appears on Amazon
Written by an author under the pen name M.J. Edwards, the story follows a doctor who “fell in love” with the very virus she was hired to cure.
Written by an author under the pen name M.J. Edwards, the story follows a doctor who “fell in love” with the very virus she was hired to cure.
Trump addresses his 'favorite people in the world—the seniors' in new video
“To my favorite people in the world—the seniors. I’m a senior!” Trump, 74, exclaimed. “We are making tremendous progress with this horrible disease that was sent over by China.”
“To my favorite people in the world—the seniors. I’m a senior!” Trump, 74, exclaimed. “We are making tremendous progress with this horrible disease that was sent over by China.”
Prince Harry spotted wearing face mask from Oakland designer
Prince Harry was spotted wearing a face covering by Oakland-based designer Taylor Jay.
Prince Harry was spotted wearing a face covering by Oakland-based designer Taylor Jay.
California governor's office says to put on mask between bites
A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."
A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."
COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility
Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
Dozens of inmates accused of fraudulently seeking unemployment funds
Millions of Americans are struggling during the pandemic with many unable to access unemployment benefits. Now we've learned that inmates across Pennsylvania have allegedly been applying and receiving those same benefits that are needed by so many.
Millions of Americans are struggling during the pandemic with many unable to access unemployment benefits. Now we've learned that inmates across Pennsylvania have allegedly been applying and receiving those same benefits that are needed by so many.
California theme parks must remain closed for now, Governor Newsom says
California’s theme parks got discouraging news on Wednesday when Governor Gavin Newsom announced they must remain closed, for now.
California’s theme parks got discouraging news on Wednesday when Governor Gavin Newsom announced they must remain closed, for now.