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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
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 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.
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.
The artist created her project "We Been On" to motivate people to think of masks in different contexts.
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.
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.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over 15,000 flags in Austin yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
California nail salons permitted to reopen statewide, even in most restrictive counties
Nail salons in California were given the green light to reopen indoor operations on Tuesday, according to State Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly.
Nail salons in California were given the green light to reopen indoor operations on Tuesday, according to State Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly.
Novato teachers oppose hybrid learning plan at rally
Novato teachers rallied Tuesday evening, expressing opposition to a proposed hybrid learning plan during the pandemic.
Novato teachers rallied Tuesday evening, expressing opposition to a proposed hybrid learning plan during the pandemic.
U.S. reaches staggering human toll of 200,000 COVID-19 deaths
Flags for the fallen lined the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Tuesday. One flag for every one-thousand people who've died of COVID-19, as the U.S. death toll has climbed above 200,000 people, according to Johns Hopkins University, with losses now surpassing the number of all Americans killed in both World War One and the Vietnam War.
Flags for the fallen lined the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Tuesday. One flag for every one-thousand people who've died of COVID-19, as the U.S. death toll has climbed above 200,000 people, according to Johns Hopkins University, with losses now surpassing the number of all Americans killed in both World War One and the Vietnam War.
San Francisco’s de Young Museum reopens for first time since March
San Francisco's popular de Young Museum is open after being shut down since March when the shelter-in-place order went into effect.
San Francisco's popular de Young Museum is open after being shut down since March when the shelter-in-place order went into effect.
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.
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.
Santa Clara County board of supervisors approved an additional $5 million in financial assistance Tuesday night, aimed at preventing evictions during the pandemic.
San Francisco launches new tool to track school reopenings
Schools in San Francisco have been shuttered for months, but now there are signs of a return. More than 80 schools including Adda Clevenger School, have submitted waivers to reopen as soon as the first week of October.
Schools in San Francisco have been shuttered for months, but now there are signs of a return. More than 80 schools including Adda Clevenger School, have submitted waivers to reopen as soon as the first week of October.
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.
Contra Costa and Sonoma counties remain in the state's purple tier which indicates there is widespread coronavirus transmission.
Report: California unemployment agency does less with more
Frustrated claimants are finding and sharing other agency phone numbers not meant for the public, including the phone line for the hearing or speech-impaired.
Frustrated claimants are finding and sharing other agency phone numbers not meant for the public, including the phone line for the hearing or speech-impaired.