India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
House bill would block rioters from coronavirus unemployment benefits
A House Republican introduced a bill Friday that would make those charged with violence, looting or vandalism in connection with a protest ineligible for enhanced coronavirus unemployment benefits.
A House Republican introduced a bill Friday that would make those charged with violence, looting or vandalism in connection with a protest ineligible for enhanced coronavirus unemployment benefits.
California salon owner booked for weeks as she reopens again
The 36-year-old said her phone is ringing off the hook and messages are popping up on social media asking for appointments as she prepares to reopen her doors.
The 36-year-old said her phone is ringing off the hook and messages are popping up on social media asking for appointments as she prepares to reopen her doors.
French authorities harden COVID-19 rules at Tour de France
French authorities have made it harder for Tour de France teams to reach the finish line in Paris by deciding they will be expelled from the race if two or more of their staff members test positive for COVID-19 within a week.
French authorities have made it harder for Tour de France teams to reach the finish line in Paris by deciding they will be expelled from the race if two or more of their staff members test positive for COVID-19 within a week.
Governor Newsom ditches watch list for new 4-tier reopening plan
Gov. Newsom announced a new approach to how California counties may qualify to reopen businesses and activities that have been forbidden during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Newsom announced a new approach to how California counties may qualify to reopen businesses and activities that have been forbidden during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gym and hair salon owners say they’re struggling to reopen outdoors
At Diablo CrossFit in Pleasant Hill Friday, members were getting their exercise on outdoors.
At Diablo CrossFit in Pleasant Hill Friday, members were getting their exercise on outdoors.
Tom Vacar reports.
California leaders reach deal on eviction protections
Californians who can't pay rent because of the coronavirus could stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31, but only if they pay a portion of some missed payments under a proposal endorsed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders.
Californians who can't pay rent because of the coronavirus could stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31, but only if they pay a portion of some missed payments under a proposal endorsed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders.
Dining at San Francisco restaurants has plummeted by 91%
New data about San Francisco's world-renowned dining scene shows that the industry is starving for customers. Sales in high-end restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries have fallen by 91% during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the city's Chamber of Commerce.
New data about San Francisco's world-renowned dining scene shows that the industry is starving for customers. Sales in high-end restaurants to hole-in-the-wall eateries have fallen by 91% during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the city's Chamber of Commerce.
Gov. Gavin Newsom provides an update on coronavirus in California
The Governor made the remarks at Noon on Friday, August 28, 2020.
The Governor made the remarks at Noon on Friday, August 28, 2020.
San Francisco nightclub owner’s coronavirus shield business is thriving
Micah Byrnes co-owns Viral Guard Systems in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, where he makes acrylic shields with a laser cuter-a product designed to protect against the airborne spread of the coronavirus.
Micah Byrnes co-owns Viral Guard Systems in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, where he makes acrylic shields with a laser cuter-a product designed to protect against the airborne spread of the coronavirus.
Chicken plant in central California to shut down over virus outbreak
The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.
The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed holds an update on COVID-19
The Mayor held a virtual press conference shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020.
The Mayor held a virtual press conference shortly after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020.
Salons, barbershops and gyms get permission to soon open in San Francisco
Public Health officers paused future reopenings in the city as they saw an increase in infections and hospitalizations. The city ultimately landed on the state's COVID-19 monitoring list where it remains.
Public Health officers paused future reopenings in the city as they saw an increase in infections and hospitalizations. The city ultimately landed on the state's COVID-19 monitoring list where it remains.
$300 unemployment checks coming in September, but may be 'too little, too late'
Certain unemployed people in California will receive three unemployment checks of $300 a week starting on September 7.
Certain unemployed people in California will receive three unemployment checks of $300 a week starting on September 7.
Alameda, Contra Costa counties attempting to reopen some businesses again
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
California sees another increase in unemployment claims
According to data from the U.S. Labor Department, California had 209, 516 people file for first-time unemployment claims in the week ending on Aug. 22.
According to data from the U.S. Labor Department, California had 209, 516 people file for first-time unemployment claims in the week ending on Aug. 22.
San Francisco hopes micro-grants keeps flavor of the city alive
San Francisco is looking to help the city's struggling businesses survive COVID-19 with micro grants. Recipients say those grants are keeping the flavor of the city alive.
San Francisco is looking to help the city's struggling businesses survive COVID-19 with micro grants. Recipients say those grants are keeping the flavor of the city alive.