Barbershops, nail salons, gyms allowed in Santa Clara County with restrictions

Many cardio machines are not allowed, and saunas, showers and steam rooms must remain closed. Outdoor dining will still be permitted, but restaurants may not open their dining rooms.

Sonoma County added to state coronavirus monitoring list, new restrictions impact indoor dining

New restrictions could be ordered as early as Monday, July 13 in Sonoma County, after the California Dept. of Public Health announced it was putting the county on its monitoring list.

Food delivery program for vulnerable Santa Cruz County seniors extended

Great Plates Delivered currently uses five meal providers from local restaurateurs and caterers to deliver to hundreds of local residents, according to the county. 

Three pop-up COVID-19 testing sites opening in Santa Clara County next week

The walk-up testing sites are free, easy nasal swab tests that do not require an appointment, symptoms, insurance, doctors note regardless of immigration status. 

Oakland enacts weekend traffic, parking measures to address Lake Merritt crowding

Park ambassadors, firefighters, and municipal code enforcement officers will be in the area to remind users of the area to wear face coverings and stay six feet apart.

Alameda County Supervisors never got state approval, now say outdoor dining must end

It's been less than a month since Alameda County health officials issued an order on June 19 allowing outdoor activities, including restaurant dining, outdoor museums, limited religious and cultural services, indoor and outdoor retail (including malls), and outdoor fitness classes.

Marin County fairgrounds transformed into drive-thru for carnival foods

Cars were lined up 15-20 deep at three booths for giant corndogs, funnel cake, candy apples and more at the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium parking lot Saturday in San Rafael.

Trump wears a face mask in public for the first time

As he left the White House, he told reporters: “When you're in a hospital, especially ... I think it's expected to wear a mask.”

Disney World reopens as coronavirus cases surge in Florida

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday, while Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will follow four days later.

Final segment of Slow Streets program installed in Oakland

City officials said the closures will offer easier access to the food distribution sites at the middle school and senior center and to curbside pick-up at the library.

San Francisco Zoo to reopen Monday

On Friday, Breed said the zoo will be allowed to reopen with its new safety procedures in place.

Contra Costa County housing advocates call for extension on eviction moratorium

As of Wednesday, the county had recorded a total of 4,375 COVID-19 cases and 88 deaths, with the seven-day average hitting 146 infections, according to Contra Costa Health Services. 

Pandemic not slowing down Fantastic Negrito

Oakland's Grammy Award-winning musician, Fantastic Negrito, has not stopped making music during the COVID-19 pandemic.