Crowds pack beaches as California bakes in weekend heat wave
Officials urged people to conserve electricity to ease strain on the state's power grid and to follow distancing and mask requirements when they hit recreational areas.
Officials urged people to conserve electricity to ease strain on the state's power grid and to follow distancing and mask requirements when they hit recreational areas.
Cooling centers opening in Marin County with triple-digit heat expected Sunday, Monday
The cooling centers will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The cooling centers will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
PG&E modifies resource center planning to adjust for COVID-19 safety
PG&E officials held nearly 300 meetings over the last year to tailor its resource centers to the needs of those most at risk of wildfires across the state while maintaining public safety.
PG&E officials held nearly 300 meetings over the last year to tailor its resource centers to the needs of those most at risk of wildfires across the state while maintaining public safety.
San Francisco program that helps residents with utility bills extended
The Emergency Residential Community Assistance Program launched in May and was set to expire Friday.
The Emergency Residential Community Assistance Program launched in May and was set to expire Friday.
Labor Day weekend impacted by oppressive heat and pandemic
Bay Area government leaders are urging people to use common sense to defend against the deadly coronavirus, and the oppressive heat.
Bay Area government leaders are urging people to use common sense to defend against the deadly coronavirus, and the oppressive heat.
Bay Area coronavirus developments and numbers: September 4
Statewide, there are 722,283 cases of COVID-19 in California and 13,490 deaths.
Statewide, there are 722,283 cases of COVID-19 in California and 13,490 deaths.
San Francisco's mood on coronavirus is shifting
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
Labor Day weekend: Health officials say keep it small, wear face masks
Health officials are warning against large gatherings over Labor Day weekend saying it could further prolong the coronavirus pandemic.
Health officials are warning against large gatherings over Labor Day weekend saying it could further prolong the coronavirus pandemic.
15 Marin County schools qualify to reopen for in-person instruction
"It's been a long five and a half months since school closed and we're thrilled to be going back," said Jenny Novack, a Kentfield resident and mother of two children.
"It's been a long five and a half months since school closed and we're thrilled to be going back," said Jenny Novack, a Kentfield resident and mother of two children.
COVID-19: Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, doctor suggests
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief medical officer laid out the sexual ground rules during a statement that covered the best ways to keep yourself and your partner safe from COVID-19 while engaging in sexual intercourse.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief medical officer laid out the sexual ground rules during a statement that covered the best ways to keep yourself and your partner safe from COVID-19 while engaging in sexual intercourse.
College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Santa Clara County hopes to move into red tier of state's reopening plan next week
In Santa Clara County, salons, barbershops, and malls are allowing customers inside. Next week, the county may get the green light from the state to resume more indoor operations.
In Santa Clara County, salons, barbershops, and malls are allowing customers inside. Next week, the county may get the green light from the state to resume more indoor operations.
Pleasanton seniors are enjoying the fruits of their labor
It's not just how long they've been doing it that's unusual, it's what they're growing.
It's not just how long they've been doing it that's unusual, it's what they're growing.
COVID-19 hitting Latino community much harder than others
Rob Roth reports.
Rob Roth reports.
New developments in the Pelosi salon controversy
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
White House, critics launch new attacks over Pelosi's salon trip
Standing at the podium in the White House Briefing Room, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany criticized Pelosi for her salon visit. McEnany played video footage of Pelosi inside the salon in rotation on two large screens.
Standing at the podium in the White House Briefing Room, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany criticized Pelosi for her salon visit. McEnany played video footage of Pelosi inside the salon in rotation on two large screens.
Pac-12 reaches agreement for rapid COVID testing
The deal with Quidel Corporation announced Thursday is a major step toward safe resumption of Pac-12 sports.
The deal with Quidel Corporation announced Thursday is a major step toward safe resumption of Pac-12 sports.
White House faces skepticism over prospects for a vaccine
The skepticism comes amid growing questions about the scientific credibility of the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The skepticism comes amid growing questions about the scientific credibility of the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A's righty Daniel Mengden tests positive for coronavirus
Oakland faces playing three doubleheaders in a seven-day span starting next Tuesday.
Oakland faces playing three doubleheaders in a seven-day span starting next Tuesday.