San Francisco Mayor says Ocean Beach parking lots closed after Burning Man celebration held Saturday
Breed wrote that talk of people returning on Sunday prompted the closure order and she said law enforcement will be patrolling the area.
Breed wrote that talk of people returning on Sunday prompted the closure order and she said law enforcement will be patrolling the area.
Universities find sewage water holds real promise as early detection system for COVID-19
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
States consider big cuts as Congress deadlocks on more coronavirus aid
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
With the U.S. Senate returning to session next week, some states are renewing their push for aid. Without it, additional cuts are likely. Some governors also have begun proposing tax and fee increases.
Coronavirus developments and numbers: September 5
Statewide, there are 727,239 cases of COVID-19 and 13,643 deaths.
Statewide, there are 727,239 cases of COVID-19 and 13,643 deaths.
Six area employers cited for COVID-19 safety violations
The six are included among 11 employers cited statewide, in the food processing, meatpacking, health care, agriculture and retail industries.
The six are included among 11 employers cited statewide, in the food processing, meatpacking, health care, agriculture and retail industries.
3 coronavirus deaths linked to Maine indoor wedding reception, officials confirm
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
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.