San Francisco 4th of July waterfront fireworks officially canceled due to COVID-19

Out of abundance of caution and due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases seen in the Bay Area and throughout California, the annual 4th of July fireworks show in San Francisco was officially canceled on Tuesday. 

Bay Area mom, NYT bestselling author shares her experiences amid rise in racism toward Asian-Americans

An award-winning Bay Area author is advancing the conversation about racism and offering opportunity for dialogue, following incidents during which she was targeted for the color of her skin. 

CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain

The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading

One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over. 

IRS won't extend tax filing deadline past July 15

The agency said in a press release, that taxpayers unable to meet the dealdline can request an automatic extension of time to file until Oct. 15.

EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists

The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.

EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US

More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, while some 10 million Europeans head across the Atlantic. 

San Quentin prisoners moved into triage tents with coronavirus outbreak

The outbreak started when more than 100 inmates were transferred to San Quentin from the California Institute for Men in Chino at the end of May. 

San Quentin prison now has 1,021 COVID-19 cases

On Sunday, Newsom ordered bars that recently reopened in seven counties to immediately close and urged bars in eight other counties to do the same, saying the coronavirus was rapidly spreading in those parts of the state and that bar settings create a higher risk of transmission.

San Quentin death row inmate who died last week had COVID-19

Richard Stitely, 71, died Wednesday after being on death row since 1992 following his conviction for the rape and murder of Carol Unger, 47, in Southern California in 1990.

Roughly 40% of Americans are working from home full time because of the pandemic

New research out Monday suggests roughly 40 percent of Americans are working from home full-time due to the pandemic and hardly any at-home workers have returned to their normal workplace.

4 Bay Area counties delay reopening plans as virus cases surge

"Data determines our course," said Dr. Matt Willis. "These are not easy decisions and we have been clear the reopening process will be sequential, gradual, and data-driven.”

California's budget has billions in cuts to close deficit

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $202.1 billion budget on Monday, reflecting an economy and tax revenues hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic.