CA state superintendent: Distance learning is the safest move for most districts
Most California school districts are set to begin the fall semester in less than a month. As the state continues to see record coronavirus numbers, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond says distance learning is the right decision for much of the state if conditions don't change.
Most California school districts are set to begin the fall semester in less than a month. As the state continues to see record coronavirus numbers, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond says distance learning is the right decision for much of the state if conditions don't change.
State grants Alameda County permission to open outdoor dining, Oakland Zoo
The holdup had meant that the zoo had to remain closed, though San Francisco's zoo could open, and that many restaurants who wanted to offer outdoor dining were either put in limbo, didn't open at all, or opened regardless.
The holdup had meant that the zoo had to remain closed, though San Francisco's zoo could open, and that many restaurants who wanted to offer outdoor dining were either put in limbo, didn't open at all, or opened regardless.
'Hundreds of thousands' of California students still lack tech for distance learning
Supt. Tony Thurmond said that this lack of equipment and broadband is "embarrassing" and disproportionately affects Black and brown students.
Supt. Tony Thurmond said that this lack of equipment and broadband is "embarrassing" and disproportionately affects Black and brown students.
This city just approved reparations, apologizes for role in slavery
The council voted 7-0 on Tuesday night on the measure to mitigate racial disparities. The reparations will not provide direct cash payments, as some have suggested, but will provide investments in housing, health care and career growth in Black neighborhoods.
The council voted 7-0 on Tuesday night on the measure to mitigate racial disparities. The reparations will not provide direct cash payments, as some have suggested, but will provide investments in housing, health care and career growth in Black neighborhoods.
2020 Santa Clara Art and Wine festival canceled
The festival was originally scheduled for Sept. 19-20 and was set to include more than 175 artists, local breweries, wineries, food stands and live entertainment.
The festival was originally scheduled for Sept. 19-20 and was set to include more than 175 artists, local breweries, wineries, food stands and live entertainment.
San Francisco Department of Public Health July 15, 2020 Update
The update focused on the data driving coronavirus reopening decisions.
The update focused on the data driving coronavirus reopening decisions.
Interactive map shows risk of encountering COVID-19 at events of different sizes across the country
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
In Maricopa County, Arizona, an event with just 10 people on July 15 showed a 57% chance of encountering someone being actively infected with COVID-19.
Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores
Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.
Walmart will require customers to wear face coverings at all of its namesake and Sam’s Club stores, making it the largest retailer to introduce such a policy that has otherwise proven difficult to enforce without state and federal requirements.
Testing guidelines revamped in California as virus surges
California revamped its guidelines for COVID-19 testing to focus of those in hospitals or considered at high risk of infection as the surging pandemic strained testing capacity.
California revamped its guidelines for COVID-19 testing to focus of those in hospitals or considered at high risk of infection as the surging pandemic strained testing capacity.
Michigan teen incarcerated for not doing online schoolwork during COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 15-year-old girl who attends Groves High School in Birmingham finished the school year in juvenile detention and is still there for not completing her school work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alameda Co. health officer departs to assume state epidemiologist role
Alameda County supervisors Tuesday bid farewell to the county's former health officer, who was sworn in as the state's epidemiologist.
Alameda County supervisors Tuesday bid farewell to the county's former health officer, who was sworn in as the state's epidemiologist.
Oakland Zoo reopening pending as county files COVID-19 variance request with state
An Oakland Zoo official said that the zoo might be able to open in a couple of weeks or even sooner after Alameda County supervisors voted Tuesday to support a COVID-19 variance attestation that public health officials have now submitted to the state.
An Oakland Zoo official said that the zoo might be able to open in a couple of weeks or even sooner after Alameda County supervisors voted Tuesday to support a COVID-19 variance attestation that public health officials have now submitted to the state.
COVID-19 testing in California hits bump in road
If the ability for widespread testing for COVID-19 is a gauge of when life can eventually begin to return to normal, then the latest signs show that we have a problem.
If the ability for widespread testing for COVID-19 is a gauge of when life can eventually begin to return to normal, then the latest signs show that we have a problem.
Santa Clara Co. businesses forced to close again
The reopening reversal is taking a financial and emotional toll on some South Bay business owners.
The reopening reversal is taking a financial and emotional toll on some South Bay business owners.
'Town Fridge', Oakland's free-food refrigerator, sees overwhelming support
A new grassroots community group in Oakland has found a unique way to feed the homeless and others on hard times.
A new grassroots community group in Oakland has found a unique way to feed the homeless and others on hard times.
Louis' Restaurant permanently closes its doors in San Francisco after 83 years
Louis', one of San Francisco's oldest and most loved eateries, has closed its doors permanently after waiting four long months in limbo for the all-clear to reopen.
Louis', one of San Francisco's oldest and most loved eateries, has closed its doors permanently after waiting four long months in limbo for the all-clear to reopen.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
The experimental vaccine, developed by Fauci’s colleagues at the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., will start its most important step around July 27: A 30,000-person study to prove if the shots really are strong enough to protect against the coronavirus.
Lingering uncertainty over what the upcoming school year holds
A month from now, the school bell's ring will usher in a return to normal or a new normal for millions of school-age children and their parents. “Oh my gosh.
A month from now, the school bell's ring will usher in a return to normal or a new normal for millions of school-age children and their parents. “Oh my gosh.
COVID-19 support group brings attention to patients struggling relapses and months-long symptoms
With so much still being learned about the novel coronavirus, a group of survivors-- some 6,000 strong-- have found a common place where they can find support, share information, and feel less of the isolation brought on by the disease.
With so much still being learned about the novel coronavirus, a group of survivors-- some 6,000 strong-- have found a common place where they can find support, share information, and feel less of the isolation brought on by the disease.