Undocumented families face immense challenges as virtual school year looms
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
There unforeseen challenges for those who don’t have the proper paperwork to live in this country and for those whose socioeconomic levels are at the bottom rung.
Virus talks on brink of collapse, sides still 'far apart'
Washington talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money are teetering on the brink of collapse after a marathon meeting in the Capitol Thursday night generated a wave of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators.
Washington talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money are teetering on the brink of collapse after a marathon meeting in the Capitol Thursday night generated a wave of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators.
Sushi dome's debut at San Francisco SoMa restaurant
San Francisco's Sushi Hashiri in South of Market is now offering domed-outdoor seating to give customers peace of mind during the pandemic.
San Francisco's Sushi Hashiri in South of Market is now offering domed-outdoor seating to give customers peace of mind during the pandemic.
Aprendizaje a distancia: recursos en español
La mayoría de las escuelas del Área de la Bahía están comenzando el año con aprendizaje a distancia debido a COVID-19. Muchos distritos escolares han creado páginas especiales para ayudar a los padres y estudiantes a navegar el año escolar
La mayoría de las escuelas del Área de la Bahía están comenzando el año con aprendizaje a distancia debido a COVID-19. Muchos distritos escolares han creado páginas especiales para ayudar a los padres y estudiantes a navegar el año escolar
Free educational videos and tools to keep kids busy in Bay Area
Keeping children occupied at home under shelter-in-place rules is not easy. Here are some options from libraries, museums and other educational organizations in the Bay Area to help kids stay busy.
Keeping children occupied at home under shelter-in-place rules is not easy. Here are some options from libraries, museums and other educational organizations in the Bay Area to help kids stay busy.
Frustration grows over long wait times for COVID-19 test results
It's confusing and frustrating. Some people will get their COVID-19 test results in 24 hours, others are waiting for more than two weeks. Even public health officials say more needs to be done.
It's confusing and frustrating. Some people will get their COVID-19 test results in 24 hours, others are waiting for more than two weeks. Even public health officials say more needs to be done.
Predatory lenders find borrowers desperate for a lifeline as the pandemic stretches on
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, financial insecurity is pushing some people towards predatory loans at a time when protections have been rescinded.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, financial insecurity is pushing some people towards predatory loans at a time when protections have been rescinded.
Lawmakers take aim at Newsom as a million unemployment claims remain unprocessed
While Newsom announced last week a series of actions to reform the state's unemployment system, lawmakers say it is not enough.
While Newsom announced last week a series of actions to reform the state's unemployment system, lawmakers say it is not enough.
Distance learning: assistance with digital tools and WiFi
Here are some resources for parents, teachers and students looking for information about distance-learning software, like Google Classroom and Zoom, or assistance getting WiFi.
Here are some resources for parents, teachers and students looking for information about distance-learning software, like Google Classroom and Zoom, or assistance getting WiFi.
San Mateo County health officer feels the state coronavirus response is 'flawed'
In a statement posted online, San Mateo County Scott Morrow acknowledges that it is "simply not possible" to stop the spread of coronavirus.
In a statement posted online, San Mateo County Scott Morrow acknowledges that it is "simply not possible" to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Uber lost $1.8B in 2Q as riders stayed home and ordered in
Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Uber lost $1.78 billion in the second quarter as the pandemic carved a gaping hole in its ride-hailing business, with millions of people staying home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
San Mateo County Superior Court announces staff cuts, service reductions
Court officials said in a news release that they gave notice to 20 positions subject to layoffs, and asked other employees to take mandatory furloughs of roughly one day per month.
Court officials said in a news release that they gave notice to 20 positions subject to layoffs, and asked other employees to take mandatory furloughs of roughly one day per month.
Alameda County will pay people with COVID-19 to stay home and isolate
Approved unanimously by Alameda County supervisors, the pilot program will provide a stipend of $1,250.
Approved unanimously by Alameda County supervisors, the pilot program will provide a stipend of $1,250.
Solano County lets COVID-19 patients return to work faster than CDC suggests
Solano County's health department is issuing new guidelines that defy the CDC's guidance about when employees who test positive for COVID-19 can return to work.
Solano County's health department is issuing new guidelines that defy the CDC's guidance about when employees who test positive for COVID-19 can return to work.
Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
Santa Clara County offering appointment-based coronavirus testing
Testing will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be free. Doctor's notes and health insurance are also not required.
Testing will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be free. Doctor's notes and health insurance are also not required.
Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
California counties won't be added to coronavirus watchlist until tech glitches resolved
The incomplete data in the nation’s most populous state has hampered public health officials’ ability to follow up with those who test positive and contact people who have been around them to limit the spread.
The incomplete data in the nation’s most populous state has hampered public health officials’ ability to follow up with those who test positive and contact people who have been around them to limit the spread.