Orinda Theatre launches crowdfunding campaign amid coronavirus losses
Orinda Theatre's owners are looking to the community for help as its 79th birthday approaches but struggles from the pandemic persist.
Orinda Theatre's owners are looking to the community for help as its 79th birthday approaches but struggles from the pandemic persist.
San Francisco joins 7 other Bay Area counties on COVID-19 watch list
With San Francisco added to the state's watch list, the city is issuing a new health order and indefinitely postponing any reopening plans.
With San Francisco added to the state's watch list, the city is issuing a new health order and indefinitely postponing any reopening plans.
Santa Rita Jail COVID-19 cases soar past 100; judge notes urgent situation
The cases include 41 inmates in unit 25, where the kitchen and laundry workers live, and 56 inmates from unit 22, which is maximum security.
The cases include 41 inmates in unit 25, where the kitchen and laundry workers live, and 56 inmates from unit 22, which is maximum security.
Democrats say White House blocking CDC head from testifying
House Democrats are criticizing the White House for blocking the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from testifying at a public hearing on safely reopening the nation's schools.
House Democrats are criticizing the White House for blocking the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from testifying at a public hearing on safely reopening the nation's schools.
'Don’t be deluded': Doctor explains how negative COVID-19 test can lead to false sense of security
Dr. Eric Levi, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Australia, explained how people who test negative for COVID-19 can unknowingly still transmit the virus.
Dr. Eric Levi, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Australia, explained how people who test negative for COVID-19 can unknowingly still transmit the virus.
Asymptomatic bailiff at San Francisco Hall of Justice tests positive for COVID-19
Sheriff Paul Miyamoto said Friday that the deputy involved had followed all departmental safety protocols, including wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing.
Sheriff Paul Miyamoto said Friday that the deputy involved had followed all departmental safety protocols, including wearing a face mask, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing.
Chinese executives get 'pre-test' injections in vaccine race
Whether it’s viewed as heroic sacrifice or a violation of ethical norms, it underscores the enormous stakes as China competes with U.S. and British companies to be the first with a vaccine.
Whether it’s viewed as heroic sacrifice or a violation of ethical norms, it underscores the enormous stakes as China competes with U.S. and British companies to be the first with a vaccine.
Rules unveiled by Newsom place limits on whether schools can reopen
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.
Newsom said that he is mandating that schools provide meaningful instruction whether they are offering classes online or in-person. Real-life instruction can only be done if it is safe.
Gov. Gavin Newsom provides July 17 pandemic update
The Governor made several announcements regarding coronavirus during his noon news conference on Friday, July 17, 2020.
The Governor made several announcements regarding coronavirus during his noon news conference on Friday, July 17, 2020.
July 17 update on coronavirus in San Francisco
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax provide a Friday update on COVID-19, reopening, and the decisions that are being made in San Francisco.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax provide a Friday update on COVID-19, reopening, and the decisions that are being made in San Francisco.
UCSF research shows masks protect those who wear face coverings from COVID, too
When mask-wearers are infected, they tend to have no symptoms, mild symptoms, and higher survivability, compared to people who don't wear masks.
When mask-wearers are infected, they tend to have no symptoms, mild symptoms, and higher survivability, compared to people who don't wear masks.
Gov. Newsom prepares today to announce guidance for California school reopenings
Several school districts have already announced their schools will begin the new term virtually, including Los Angeles and San Diego, the state’s two largest with a combined population of 720,000 K-12 students. San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Long Beach, Santa Ana and San Bernardino are among the other districts opting not to immediately return to classrooms.
Several school districts have already announced their schools will begin the new term virtually, including Los Angeles and San Diego, the state’s two largest with a combined population of 720,000 K-12 students. San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Long Beach, Santa Ana and San Bernardino are among the other districts opting not to immediately return to classrooms.
Feinstein: No stimulus money to states that don't mandate the wearing of masks
Feinstein wants to amend the next COVID relief bill to that states that don’t enforce face coverings can’t receive stimulus money.
Feinstein wants to amend the next COVID relief bill to that states that don’t enforce face coverings can’t receive stimulus money.
Survivor’s story: released San Quentin inmate battled COVID-19 behind bars
Kenneth Larkins is just one of more than 2,000 inmates at San Quentin State Prison in Marin County who has tested positive for the coronavirus. A dozen prisoners have died.
Kenneth Larkins is just one of more than 2,000 inmates at San Quentin State Prison in Marin County who has tested positive for the coronavirus. A dozen prisoners have died.
San Jose Unified to continue distance learning when school resumes
San Jose Unified School District issued an updated plan on Thursday for what back to school this fall will look like. School officials have decided to continue distance learning for at least six weeks when school begins August 12.
San Jose Unified School District issued an updated plan on Thursday for what back to school this fall will look like. School officials have decided to continue distance learning for at least six weeks when school begins August 12.
Salon owners want to set up shop outside as COVID-19 keeps doors closed
The Professional Beauty Federation of California and a state assemblyman from Fresno are asking Governor Newsom to waive a state regulation in order to allow stylists and barbers to operate outside.
The Professional Beauty Federation of California and a state assemblyman from Fresno are asking Governor Newsom to waive a state regulation in order to allow stylists and barbers to operate outside.
Nonprofits are partnering with struggling restaurants to feed those in need
A new non-profit in Mountain View aims to help both hungry families and struggling restaurants at the same time. It's called Appetite for Good.
A new non-profit in Mountain View aims to help both hungry families and struggling restaurants at the same time. It's called Appetite for Good.
Santa Cruz Co. private school pivots to outdoor education during pandemic
At the Mount Madonna School, any education confusion brought on by COVID-19 has been replaced with clarity. Administrators and staff are moving forward with plans for in-person learning for the coming school year with classes held outside.
At the Mount Madonna School, any education confusion brought on by COVID-19 has been replaced with clarity. Administrators and staff are moving forward with plans for in-person learning for the coming school year with classes held outside.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
Hayward Unified hosts drive-thru orientation to welcome back students, families
In the coronavirus era, back to school has a whole different meaning.
In the coronavirus era, back to school has a whole different meaning.