New state guidelines allow counties to dictate when salons can reopen

New state guidelines allow counties to dictate when salons can reopen

Outside Insignia Hair Salon in Walnut Creek Saturday afternoon, Stylists were trimming the locks of loyal customers who have waited months for a professional cut.

Outside Insignia Hair Salon in Walnut Creek Saturday afternoon, Stylists were trimming the locks of loyal customers who have waited months for a professional cut.

India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases

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

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

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 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

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.

California leaders reach deal on eviction protections

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%

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. 

San Francisco nightclub owner’s coronavirus shield business is thriving

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

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.

Salons, barbershops and gyms get permission to soon open in San Francisco

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.