Gov. Newsom signs eviction relief bill amid virus
The pandemic has devastated California’s economy, causing millions of people to lose their jobs as the government ordered businesses to close for months to slow the spread of the disease.
The pandemic has devastated California’s economy, causing millions of people to lose their jobs as the government ordered businesses to close for months to slow the spread of the disease.
Open for business: San Francisco hair and nail salons, barber shops can operate outdoors
It's been a long, hard six months for barbershops, hair salons ordered shut at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
It's been a long, hard six months for barbershops, hair salons ordered shut at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Russia reaches 1 million coronavirus cases
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases.
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases.
Huge shipment of PPE arrives in San Francisco for small businesses
The first round of handouts was directed at the city's Latino population and Latino businesses.
The first round of handouts was directed at the city's Latino population and Latino businesses.
Frustration builds as some East Bay stylists resume outdoor operations, others keep waiting
Each county health officer has ultimate say in their jurisdiction. Contra Costa County health officials gave the okay. Alameda County has different rules.
Each county health officer has ultimate say in their jurisdiction. Contra Costa County health officials gave the okay. Alameda County has different rules.
San Francisco Mayor Breed leads PPE delivery for small businesses
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
Frustrations mount as neighboring counties reopen at different rates
Rob Roth reports.
Rob Roth reports.
49ers place star linebacker Fred Warner on COVID-19 list
The list is used for players who either test positive for the coronavirus or have been in close contact with an infected person.
The list is used for players who either test positive for the coronavirus or have been in close contact with an infected person.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
A's-Mariners series postponed due to positive COVID-19 test
The team said the games are postponed through Wednesday to give them more time for continued testing and contact tracing.
The team said the games are postponed through Wednesday to give them more time for continued testing and contact tracing.
WHO director says opening up without control of COVID-19 is 'recipe for disaster'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advises that “the more control countries have over the virus, the more they can open up,” and insists that countries that are serious about opening up must also be serious about suppressing transmission.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advises that “the more control countries have over the virus, the more they can open up,” and insists that countries that are serious about opening up must also be serious about suppressing transmission.
A Zoom Thanksgiving? Summer could give way to a bleaker fall
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
The virus is blamed for over 180,000 deaths and 6 million confirmed infections in the U.S. Worldwide, the death toll is put at almost 850,000, with over 25 million cases.
Kids who don’t show COVID-19 symptoms can still spread virus for weeks, study shows
Two Washington-based scientists made the discovery by analyzing South Korean kids who had been hospitalized because they tested positive for COVID-19 — even though roughly four out of 10 had either no symptoms or only mild ones, German news outlet DW reported.
Two Washington-based scientists made the discovery by analyzing South Korean kids who had been hospitalized because they tested positive for COVID-19 — even though roughly four out of 10 had either no symptoms or only mild ones, German news outlet DW reported.
US hits 6 million cases of COVID-19
The number of coronavirus cases reported in the US quickly approached 6 million on Monday, according to recent data from Johns Hopkins University.
The number of coronavirus cases reported in the US quickly approached 6 million on Monday, according to recent data from Johns Hopkins University.
Indoor salons, barbershops and malls may reopen Monday in Sonoma County
Barbershops, hair salons and malls have permission to reopen indoors in Sonoma County on Aug. 31, 2020.
Barbershops, hair salons and malls have permission to reopen indoors in Sonoma County on Aug. 31, 2020.
Salons prepare to reopen tomorrow in Contra Costa County
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
California tops 700,000 coronavirus cases
That's the largest number of confirmed cases in any one state.
That's the largest number of confirmed cases in any one state.
Oakland A's member tests positive for COVID-19
The Athletics have not released the member's name.
The Athletics have not released the member's name.
Member of Oakland A's tests positive for COVID-19
A member of the Oakland A's organization has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the postponement of the team's game against the Astros while the Athletics self-isolate.
A member of the Oakland A's organization has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the postponement of the team's game against the Astros while the Athletics self-isolate.