Back to school in Oakland; there's still no deal between district and teachers over distance learning

The union says the biggest sticking points include having small targeted groups to give students who need extra help the attention they need and bringing in substitutes to co-teach classes and deal with technical problems.

Police break up NJ house party with 300 guests

Police arrested the owner of a house in Howell where a party attended by about 300 people took place despite a state order banning indoor gatherings of more than 25 people due to coronavirus concerns.

California's public health director abruptly resigns in midst of coronavirus pandemic

California’s top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools.

California virus cases at 554K, firm helps enforce mask rule

There have been 10,293 COVID-19 deaths in California since the start of the pandemic, the department reported.

San Quentin Prison inmate Pedro Arias is 25th prisoner to die from COVID-19

The Marin County coroner will determine the exact cause of death for the 58-year-old Arias, Corrections Department officials said in a statement.

Santa Cruz County partners with UC Santa Cruz to expand COVID-19 testing capacity

The Molecular Diagnostic Lab is increasingly one of the most popular testing locations for local health organizations, according to county officials.

Coronavirus cases as of August 9
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Here are the latest numbers from around the state and Bay Area.

Trump's pandemic relief orders are limited in scope

The executive orders signed by President Donald Trump to help Americans cope with an economic recession are far less sweeping than any relief bill Congress could pass and raise questions about effective they will be.

States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan

A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.

Rep. Eric Swalwell on Pres. Trump's executive orders: 'why didn't he use these powers back in March?'
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East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell talked to Mornings on 2 Weekends about the latest attempts in Washington on furthering coronavirus economic relief, election security, and also whether TikTok poses a threat to American interests.

Bikers descend on Sturgis rally with few signs of pandemic

The scene Saturday at the 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was familiar to veterans of the event, with throngs of maskless bikers packing the streets.