Alameda County tops 10,000 COVID-19 cases
As of Friday at 3 p.m., officials have confirmed 10,214 COVID-19 cases and 178 deaths in Alameda County.
As of Friday at 3 p.m., officials have confirmed 10,214 COVID-19 cases and 178 deaths in Alameda County.
2nd Alameda Co. Sheriff's Dept. employee dies of COVID-19 in 24 hours
Alameda County Sheriff's Department confirms a second employee has died of the novel coronavirus in a 24-hour period.
Alameda County Sheriff's Department confirms a second employee has died of the novel coronavirus in a 24-hour period.
16th San Quentin inmate dies of COVID-19
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the inmate, who was not identified, appeared to die from complications related to the novel coronavirus at an outside hospital.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said the inmate, who was not identified, appeared to die from complications related to the novel coronavirus at an outside hospital.
San Francisco officials update face-covering requirements
San Francisco city officials on Friday announced an update to the city's face covering requirements, per new state and federal guidelines, that now require residents to cover their nose and mouths in a variety of settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
San Francisco city officials on Friday announced an update to the city's face covering requirements, per new state and federal guidelines, that now require residents to cover their nose and mouths in a variety of settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Save Our Stages Act could give much-needed help to struggling music venues
This week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation set to give relief to music venues that have been shuttered since the pandemic.
This week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation set to give relief to music venues that have been shuttered since the pandemic.
Fremont's Cloverleaf Bowl closing after six decades
Fremont's Cloverleaf Bowl, for more than six decades an iconic favorite in this community, is closing permanently.
Fremont's Cloverleaf Bowl, for more than six decades an iconic favorite in this community, is closing permanently.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
San Jose among a dozen cities on federal coronavirus watch list
While city and county officials aren't sure what factors got them on the list, they still see it as a call to action.
While city and county officials aren't sure what factors got them on the list, they still see it as a call to action.
Oakland city leaders worried social gatherings fueling COVID-19 surge
City leaders are worried that parties at Lake Merritt on weekends, may play a role in the rise of infections in East Oakland.
City leaders are worried that parties at Lake Merritt on weekends, may play a role in the rise of infections in East Oakland.
San Jose among several US cities on federal COVID-19 watch list
Ann Rubin reports.
Ann Rubin reports.
Fauci responds after being caught momentarily mask-less at MLB game
In an interview on "America's Newsroom," Fauci told host John Roberts that he had been sitting next to his wife, Dr. Christine Grady, and a very close friend of his.
In an interview on "America's Newsroom," Fauci told host John Roberts that he had been sitting next to his wife, Dr. Christine Grady, and a very close friend of his.
Infected Santa Rita inmate describes jail life amid COVID-19 outbreak
One inmate among the 100 infected with coronavirus in Santa Rita jail describes how the outbreak has changed life behind bars.
One inmate among the 100 infected with coronavirus in Santa Rita jail describes how the outbreak has changed life behind bars.
Unemployed workers anxious about future of extra $600 benefit
The benefits program was designed to help the estimated 25 million Americans receiving it, pay for essentials.
The benefits program was designed to help the estimated 25 million Americans receiving it, pay for essentials.
Gov. Gavin Newsom provides a Friday update on COVID-19 cases in the state
Gov. Gavin Newsom held the press conference at noon on Friday, July 24, 2020.
Gov. Gavin Newsom held the press conference at noon on Friday, July 24, 2020.
California counties put some bite into public health orders
In the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin and Napa county officials this week approved fines ranging from $25 to $500 for individuals violating public health orders, including failing to wear masks. Businesses will face fines up to $10,000. Supervisors in adjoining Sonoma County were considering a similar move Thursday.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, Marin and Napa county officials this week approved fines ranging from $25 to $500 for individuals violating public health orders, including failing to wear masks. Businesses will face fines up to $10,000. Supervisors in adjoining Sonoma County were considering a similar move Thursday.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany provides a Friday news briefing
The briefing began at 10:35 a.m. PST on Friday, July 24, 2020.
The briefing began at 10:35 a.m. PST on Friday, July 24, 2020.
CDC releases new guidelines in favor of reopening schools calling it 'critically important'
The suggestions, which are listed on the agency's website, are also designed to help parents make certain their children are as protected as possible by taking specific precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
The suggestions, which are listed on the agency's website, are also designed to help parents make certain their children are as protected as possible by taking specific precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's coronavirus uptick
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Overall, Europe has seen over 201,000 deaths in the pandemic, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University. Experts say the true toll from the coronavirus worldwide is much higher, due to limited testing and other issues.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.