Oakland school leaders share scenarios for reopening schools in the fall

The meeting started about 5 p.m. and was available on Zoom in English, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese until Zoom reached its limit of 1,000 users, prompting school leaders to ask families to watch on YouTube.

After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules

One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous"  toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.

Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona

Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.

U.S. jobs surge despite bleak unemployment figures

The U.S. added 4.8 million jobs to the economy between mid-May and mid-June, according to the Labor Department's jobs report Thursday.

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.  

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: 

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. 

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. 

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.

'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.

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.