Santa Clara Co. health order does away with phased reopenings
Among the activities that are not permitted include indoor dining, nightclubs, theatres, stadiums, and arenas.
Among the activities that are not permitted include indoor dining, nightclubs, theatres, stadiums, and arenas.
Riverside County man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
Berkeley city council amends ordinance to help tenants; landlords can still collect damages
(UPDATE 7/2/20): The Berkeley City Attorney's office has evaluated the city council's amended emergency ordinance attempting to make it easier for tenants to break leases and offered clarification for understanding. The clarification points to California civil code which permits a landlord the right to pursue unpaid/lost rent over the duration of the lease term. It vastly reduces the scope and impact of the changes the council made. Below is from the updated ordinance:
(UPDATE 7/2/20): The Berkeley City Attorney's office has evaluated the city council's amended emergency ordinance attempting to make it easier for tenants to break leases and offered clarification for understanding. The clarification points to California civil code which permits a landlord the right to pursue unpaid/lost rent over the duration of the lease term. It vastly reduces the scope and impact of the changes the council made. Below is from the updated ordinance:
Tesla workers rally, call for health department protections during COVID-19 pandemic
Tesla workers rallied outside Alameda County Public Health Department on Thursday. They want the county to protect workers at the company's Fremont plant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tesla workers rallied outside Alameda County Public Health Department on Thursday. They want the county to protect workers at the company's Fremont plant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Everyone needs to wear a mask': Doctors issue urgent plea to Americans as COVID-19 cases surge
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
Study uncovers which non-medical face mask best protects against coronavirus
A new study found which types of masks offer the best protection against the coronavirus.
A new study found which types of masks offer the best protection against the coronavirus.
SF leaders urge residents to stay home Fourth of July weekend as COVID-19 crisis deepens
San Francisco Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax said Thursday he has seen a significant and alarming trend in virus infections and worries that it could be the beginning of a surge.
San Francisco Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax said Thursday he has seen a significant and alarming trend in virus infections and worries that it could be the beginning of a surge.
Thursday coronavirus numbers and developments from around the Bay Area
As of Wednesday at 3 p.m., officials have confirmed the following number of cases around the greater Bay Area region.
As of Wednesday at 3 p.m., officials have confirmed the following number of cases around the greater Bay Area region.
California job losses continue and could worsen
At some time soon, continued lockdowns will have even more devastating effects unless the federal government comes up with a lot more relief, which is already delayed until late this month or early next.
At some time soon, continued lockdowns will have even more devastating effects unless the federal government comes up with a lot more relief, which is already delayed until late this month or early next.
Over 240,000 COVID-19 cases in California
6,163 people have died in the state.
6,163 people have died in the state.
'Unprecedented number' of complaints about EDD processing unemployment claims
San Francisco lawmakers and residents who have had trouble with unemployment benefits, convened Thursday on Zoom to discuss issues with the Employment Development Department’s unemployment program.
San Francisco lawmakers and residents who have had trouble with unemployment benefits, convened Thursday on Zoom to discuss issues with the Employment Development Department’s unemployment program.
Santa Clara County health order allows some reopenings with stricter mask rule
Santa Clara County issued a new health order that would allow some businesses to reopen with stricter mask rules while ruling out a reopening for indoor dining and other activities.
Santa Clara County issued a new health order that would allow some businesses to reopen with stricter mask rules while ruling out a reopening for indoor dining and other activities.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
40 South Bay principals reportedly self-quarantining after colleague tests positive
The school board now wants to know why the superintendent made the principals come to an in-person meeting.
The school board now wants to know why the superintendent made the principals come to an in-person meeting.
California PSA: 'Wear a mask, slow the spread' ahead of July 4
For instance, Cal-OSHA has sent notices to over 350,000 businesses informing them they must comply with COVID-19 and social distancing rules.
For instance, Cal-OSHA has sent notices to over 350,000 businesses informing them they must comply with COVID-19 and social distancing rules.
How California went from success story to virus hot spot
As July 4th approaches, the mood has soured. Infection rates and hospitalizations are rising fast. Most bars have been ordered closed along with inside dining at restaurants.
As July 4th approaches, the mood has soured. Infection rates and hospitalizations are rising fast. Most bars have been ordered closed along with inside dining at restaurants.
US records more than 50,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day, a new record
The troubling milestone was reported by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The troubling milestone was reported by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
SF supervisor launches program to provide wages for COVID-19 positive workers
The Right to Recover program would guarantee two weeks of paid wages to anyone who tests positive and doesn't have alternative access to income or benefits during their recovery period.
The Right to Recover program would guarantee two weeks of paid wages to anyone who tests positive and doesn't have alternative access to income or benefits during their recovery period.
Two East Bay nursing homes struggle with coronavirus
An East Bay Times report has revealed a potentially dangerous practice in the Orinda Care Center nursing home where at least four residents died.
An East Bay Times report has revealed a potentially dangerous practice in the Orinda Care Center nursing home where at least four residents died.
President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.