California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus cases
The surge of cases comes as California reopened much of its economy in May. Since then, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered statewide shutdowns for bars and indoor dining while imposing tougher restrictions
The surge of cases comes as California reopened much of its economy in May. Since then, Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered statewide shutdowns for bars and indoor dining while imposing tougher restrictions
Full briefing: SF mayor, city officials give update on COVID-19 health indicators and testing
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax discuss COVID-19 health indicators and testing in the city.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax discuss COVID-19 health indicators and testing in the city.
Santa Clara Co. lawmakers propose 'regressive' sales tax hike for COVID-19 costs
On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a referral from Board President Cindy Chavez to explore placing a general five-eighths of one cent retail sales tax increase for the November ballot. The tax would last 60 months under the assumption that the economy will recover by then, according to county documents.
On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approved a referral from Board President Cindy Chavez to explore placing a general five-eighths of one cent retail sales tax increase for the November ballot. The tax would last 60 months under the assumption that the economy will recover by then, according to county documents.
Newsom: More masks procured, plan for a surge in hospitalizations
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday stood in front of a stack of masks and protective gear and touted California's need to distribute this gear and prepare for a surge in hospitalizations.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday stood in front of a stack of masks and protective gear and touted California's need to distribute this gear and prepare for a surge in hospitalizations.
Another San Quentin death row inmate dies from apparent COVID-19 complications
According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, death row inmate, John M. Beames, 67, died on Tuesday at an outside hospital from what appears to be complications related to COVID-19.
According to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, death row inmate, John M. Beames, 67, died on Tuesday at an outside hospital from what appears to be complications related to COVID-19.
FEMA official says US ready to tackle both COVID-19 pandemic and potential disaster
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
As Californians look to school, some families form 'pandemic pods;' others struggle for WiFi
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
World coronavirus cases near 15M; Trump says things will get worse
As the world case count neared the 15 million mark, with more than 617,000 killed, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has continued to see large outbreaks.
As the world case count neared the 15 million mark, with more than 617,000 killed, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has continued to see large outbreaks.
California's coronavirus cases surpass New York's for most in nation
John’s Hopkins University data showed Wednesday that California now has about 1,200 more cases than New York.
John’s Hopkins University data showed Wednesday that California now has about 1,200 more cases than New York.
California using virus-closed classrooms for childcare
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Pandemic puts Mountain View’s Red Rock Coffee on the brink of closure
Another Bay Area favorite is in danger of succumbing to the pandemic. The general manager of a popular cafe in Mountain View said the Red Rock Coffee is on the brink of closing its doors.
Another Bay Area favorite is in danger of succumbing to the pandemic. The general manager of a popular cafe in Mountain View said the Red Rock Coffee is on the brink of closing its doors.
Oakland nurse dies from COVID-19, colleagues call for better protections
Nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland mourned the loss of a colleague who died from the coronavirus last week, as they called on the hospital to do more to protect them from getting infected.
Nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland mourned the loss of a colleague who died from the coronavirus last week, as they called on the hospital to do more to protect them from getting infected.
San Francisco Tenderloin residents push for ‘Slow Streets’, safety
Throughout San Francisco, streets have been converted or are in the process of being converted to slow streets.
Throughout San Francisco, streets have been converted or are in the process of being converted to slow streets.
Parents look to form ‘learning pods’ as distance learning continues
Heidi Emberling, the Director of Parents Place in Palo Alto, says she is taking a lot of calls from parents who are looking at all sorts of options including hiring a retired teacher or tutor for in-person instruction for a small group of children.
Heidi Emberling, the Director of Parents Place in Palo Alto, says she is taking a lot of calls from parents who are looking at all sorts of options including hiring a retired teacher or tutor for in-person instruction for a small group of children.
Marin County will issue fines to people who violate COVID-19 health orders
The size of the violation would depend on the activity's overall risk to public health.
The size of the violation would depend on the activity's overall risk to public health.
San Mateo Co. warns it may be added to state's COVID-19 watch list
One Bay Area county is bucking a trend by avoiding being placed on the state’s COVID-19 watch list. But just the threat of a rollback of recent reopenings is taking a toll on some San Mateo County businesses.
One Bay Area county is bucking a trend by avoiding being placed on the state’s COVID-19 watch list. But just the threat of a rollback of recent reopenings is taking a toll on some San Mateo County businesses.
CDC says most people with COVID-19 should isolate for 10 days, rather than 14
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Instead of a 14-day quarantine window, the CDC now recommends 10 days after the onset of symptoms and 24 hours after a fever has broken.
Fall semester classes at UC Berkeley will be online-only
Campus officials said it is unlikely there will be a dramatic reversal in the public health crisis before the fall semester begins on Aug. 26.
Campus officials said it is unlikely there will be a dramatic reversal in the public health crisis before the fall semester begins on Aug. 26.
President Trump holds first coronavirus briefing since April
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus for the nation Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to get worse for a time as he revived his daily briefings with an eye to halting a campaign-season erosion of support as new cases spike across the country.
President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus for the nation Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to get worse for a time as he revived his daily briefings with an eye to halting a campaign-season erosion of support as new cases spike across the country.