Hayward extends moratorium on commercial evictions

On Tuesday, the moratorium was extended four months, to Jan. 31, after a broader moratorium was set to expire Sept. 30.

Police clash with thousands as demonstrators protest against COVID-19 restrictions in UK

London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.

San Francisco nonprofit helps home-based child daycare operators

Childcare advocates say there can be no economic recovery without adequate child care, because parents won't be able to enter the workforce without a place for their children.

Indoor nail salons allowed to open in Alameda County

Alameda County health officials announced Friday that indoor nail salons that follow state guidelines for COVID-19 are now allowed to open. 

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.

Department of Justice to Mayor Breed: Open San Francisco's churches

The letter mentions that Breed, as Mayor, has the authority to temporarily restrict gatherings due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

California virus hospitalizations could surge in next month

Ghaly urged people to wear face coverings, maintain physical distancing, avoid mixing with others, get a flu shot and to “use good judgment.”

NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.

White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings

The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.

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.

Two East Bay filmmakers on a mission to save Oakland's Fairyland

Oakland's Fairyland was in danger of closing due to the coronavirus pandemic but donations from the community have helped keep the amusement park open a while longer. Two East Bay filmmakers are hosting an online fundraiser in hopes of saving the park for future generations.

United Airlines will start offering rapid COVID-19 tests to some passengers at SFO

The airline announced Thursday that starting on Oct. 15, customers traveling on United Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hawaii will be able to take a rapid test at the airport.

The novel coronavirus and the flu: How to tell the difference, according to an expert

It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what's making you miserable.