Poll: Nearly half say job lost to coronavirus won't return

Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.

CDC releases updated guidelines calling the reopening of schools 'critically important'

The updated guidance urged school leaders to work with local officials on decisions about the fall, taking into account the virus's rate of transmission in the area.

California senator wants stricter shelter-in-place orders as virus cases rise

"A stronger shelter in place order is what's required today if we're going to stop the spread of this virus," said state Sen. Steve Glazer of Orinda.

Tips for managing your career and landing a new job during the pandemic
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KTVU's Frank Mallicoat speaks with Chris Papa Sr., Managing Director of the Bachrach Group in San Francisco. Papa Sr. is a professional recruiter and offers advise to those looking to better manage their careers. He also has tips for those looking to land a new job during the coronavirus pandemic.

Status update on Bay Area COVID-19 developments and case numbers

The latest developments around the region related to the novel  coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Thursday afternoon.

Santa Cruz County added to state coronavirus watch list following surge in new cases

The county was flagged Wednesday after passing 100 cases per 100,000 residents and is currently over 850 cases countywide. More than 500 of those cases occurred in the last two weeks.

‘It’s not the right time’: Trump cancels Jacksonville portion of GOP convention

Trump said during the coronavirus press briefing on Thursday that he will still deliver a convention speech in a format to be determined. He added that convention delegates will still gather in North Carolina and formally nominate him for re-election.

New rapid COVID-19 testing site in Alameda temporarily closes

The testing location operated by City Health Urgent Care had opened Wednesday at the Research Park at Marina Village to large crowds. 

Santa Clara County defers Caltrain tax measure, transit agency at risk of temporary shut down

A new plan unveiled Tuesday would direct revenue from the proposed tax measure into an escrow account controlled by the three-county Joint Powers Board that manages the Peninsula rail system.

Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears

The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.