Bay Area’s public transit agencies say they’re safe in the COVID era
Transit agencies from around the Bay Area are highlighting the steps they are taking to make sure trains and buses are sanitized and ready for when passengers return. Those agencies are taking steps they say are necessary for their survival.
Transit agencies from around the Bay Area are highlighting the steps they are taking to make sure trains and buses are sanitized and ready for when passengers return. Those agencies are taking steps they say are necessary for their survival.
San Francisco likely coming off coronavirus watch list, Newsom says
California Governor Gavin Newsom said that San Francisco is expected to drop off the COVID-19 watch list Thursday, he announced in a press conference Wednesday.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said that San Francisco is expected to drop off the COVID-19 watch list Thursday, he announced in a press conference Wednesday.
Status update on COVID-19 developments around the Bay Area
Starting Wednesday, public and private elementary schools in Contra Costa County can submit applications to allow in-person teaching on their campuses by obtaining a public health waiver from Contra Costa Health Services.
Starting Wednesday, public and private elementary schools in Contra Costa County can submit applications to allow in-person teaching on their campuses by obtaining a public health waiver from Contra Costa Health Services.
President Donald Trump holds Wednesday afternoon news conference
The president spoke shortly after 2:50 p.m. PST on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
The president spoke shortly after 2:50 p.m. PST on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
COVID-19 test site opens in Oakland's Chinatown with services in 12 languages
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf told the immigrant community that Asian Health Services "is a place that you can trust."
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf told the immigrant community that Asian Health Services "is a place that you can trust."
Failure to wear mask carries $100 fine in South Lake Tahoe
Mayor Jason Collin says failure to wear or mask or practice social distancing is a blatant disregard for the safety of people who live and work in South Lake Tahoe.
Mayor Jason Collin says failure to wear or mask or practice social distancing is a blatant disregard for the safety of people who live and work in South Lake Tahoe.
Gavin Newsom says San Francisco likely to be removed soon from coronavirus watchlist
Newsom discusses the status of the virus in the state.
Newsom discusses the status of the virus in the state.
VIDEO: Woman cuts down tape closing off San Francisco playground, hurls racist comments to city employee
A video of an irate woman taking down yellow tape at a San Francisco playground has gone viral. She’s seen angrily ranting about the play area’s closure and hurled racist comments to a public outreach coordinator for the city’s rec and park department.
A video of an irate woman taking down yellow tape at a San Francisco playground has gone viral. She’s seen angrily ranting about the play area’s closure and hurled racist comments to a public outreach coordinator for the city’s rec and park department.
Looking for work? These companies are hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Ohio newlyweds whose wedding was canceled due to COVID-19 donate their reception food to local shelter
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Inspector general faults California prisons for poor coronavirus checks
The report criticizes the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for vague rules and inadequately trained staff that allowed some visitors and employees to enter prisons before they were properly screened.
The report criticizes the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for vague rules and inadequately trained staff that allowed some visitors and employees to enter prisons before they were properly screened.
21 arrested in $250K coronavirus unemployment fraud scheme using California inmates' information
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.
The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday the discovery of a “large-scale Pandemic Unemployment Assistance fraud ring” run out of San Mateo County’s Maguire Correctional Facility and responsible for 16 claims that were filed between June 9 and July 30, the department said in a press release.
By the numbers: A look at who has died of coronavirus in California prisons
Since the coronavirus outbreak began in mid-March, a total of 53 incarcerated people and one prison sergeant have died of coronavirus.
Since the coronavirus outbreak began in mid-March, a total of 53 incarcerated people and one prison sergeant have died of coronavirus.
High-end dining domes ordered to be removed in San Francisco
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
Coin shortage hits retailers, laundromats, tooth fairy
The national coin shortage has been an unusual side effect of the pandemic. Among its victims? Retailers, laundromats and even the tooth fairy.
The national coin shortage has been an unusual side effect of the pandemic. Among its victims? Retailers, laundromats and even the tooth fairy.
FDA warns of false coronavirus test results from Thermo Fisher kit
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
California adds 5 counties to the watchlist; Santa Cruz County is now off
Amador, Mendocino, Calaveras, Sierra and Inyo counties are now on the list of those facing more restrictions on business and school reopenings. Santa Cruz County was removed from the list.
Amador, Mendocino, Calaveras, Sierra and Inyo counties are now on the list of those facing more restrictions on business and school reopenings. Santa Cruz County was removed from the list.