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.
Newly sworn SFPD academy class quarantined after members test positive for COVID-19
Members of the newly sworn SFPD academy class tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
Members of the newly sworn SFPD academy class tested positive for COVID-19 last week.
First day of school, back to distance learning for many in the Bay Area
Monday was the first day back to school for tens of thousands of kids around the Bay. Back to school this year means back to sitting in front of a computer monitor, but districts are saying that doesn't take away from the importance of the first day of school, and restoring a sense of normalcy.
Monday was the first day back to school for tens of thousands of kids around the Bay. Back to school this year means back to sitting in front of a computer monitor, but districts are saying that doesn't take away from the importance of the first day of school, and restoring a sense of normalcy.
Trump virus adviser says parties fueling spread
President Donald Trump’s top coronavirus adviser says families and friends holding parties is helping fuel the virus’ spread, issuing the warning as some colleges are dealing with outbreaks tied to parties.
President Donald Trump’s top coronavirus adviser says families and friends holding parties is helping fuel the virus’ spread, issuing the warning as some colleges are dealing with outbreaks tied to parties.
US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
Lightning suspends outdoor walk-up COVID-19 testing in San Francisco
Due to recent lightning strikes throughout the Bay Area, San Francisco health officials on Monday temporarily suspended all outdoor walk-up COVID-19 testing.
Due to recent lightning strikes throughout the Bay Area, San Francisco health officials on Monday temporarily suspended all outdoor walk-up COVID-19 testing.
Lawyers for nearly 50 men incarcerated at San Quentin sue over 'botched transfer,' demand release
As of Monday, San Quentin had about 3,100 people in custody and San Francisco Asst. Public Defender Danica Rodarmel said she wanted that number to drop to at least 1,550. To date, 26 people at San Quentin have died of coronavirus.
As of Monday, San Quentin had about 3,100 people in custody and San Francisco Asst. Public Defender Danica Rodarmel said she wanted that number to drop to at least 1,550. To date, 26 people at San Quentin have died of coronavirus.
Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International files bankruptcy: 300 restaurants, mostly dine-in locations, to close
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
In the age of coronavirus, what do your back-to-school pictures look like?
As families grapple with this new educational reality, their back-to-school photos will also likely reflect this new era.
As families grapple with this new educational reality, their back-to-school photos will also likely reflect this new era.
Pelosi calls House back into session to vote on Postal bill
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she is calling the House back into session this week to vote on a bill prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations or level of service.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday she is calling the House back into session this week to vote on a bill prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations or level of service.
Yale’s rapid COVID-19 saliva test receives FDA emergency use authorization
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
San Francisco's opioid crisis exploding amid COVID-19 pandemic
San Francisco's opioid epidemic is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic with experts fearing that measures to combat the virus may be inadvertently leading to more fatal overdoses.
San Francisco's opioid epidemic is being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic with experts fearing that measures to combat the virus may be inadvertently leading to more fatal overdoses.
Coronavirus in the Bay Area: August 16
Here are the latest coronavirus developments and numbers from the Bay Area
Here are the latest coronavirus developments and numbers from the Bay Area
California judge orders virus testing at immigration center
At least 54 of the 104 detained people remaining at the facility are positive for the virus.
At least 54 of the 104 detained people remaining at the facility are positive for the virus.
Black advocacy groups team up with UCSF to provide COVID-19 testing next week
UCSF's diagnostic laboratory, adjacent to the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub in Mission Bay, will process the test results in two to three days.
UCSF's diagnostic laboratory, adjacent to the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub in Mission Bay, will process the test results in two to three days.