Newsom threatens counties that defy shelter-in-place orders
Addressing the strong desire for playdates and get-togethers, Newsom said people have to remember to wear masks, stop hugging each other and keep at least six feet apart from each other.
Addressing the strong desire for playdates and get-togethers, Newsom said people have to remember to wear masks, stop hugging each other and keep at least six feet apart from each other.
Marin County employees pivot to disaster workforce during pandemic
Everyone has had to adapt during the pandemic and for some it's meant shifting to different jobs. Marin County has a special workforce, made up of public employees pivoting to new duties.
Everyone has had to adapt during the pandemic and for some it's meant shifting to different jobs. Marin County has a special workforce, made up of public employees pivoting to new duties.
“There will be death” from COVID-19 at San Quentin prison
San Quentin prison has seen an explosion of COVID-19 cases after 121 medically-vulnerable inmates were transferred there from another prison in Chino, California, already experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus.
San Quentin prison has seen an explosion of COVID-19 cases after 121 medically-vulnerable inmates were transferred there from another prison in Chino, California, already experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus.
New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.
The silent epidemic thriving amid the COVID-19 crisis—domestic violence
One Bay Area woman defied the odds by breaking generations of domestic violence in her own family.
One Bay Area woman defied the odds by breaking generations of domestic violence in her own family.
DOJ joins federal lawsuit challenging Hawaii’s 14-day mandatory quarantine for visitors
The Justice Department filed a statement on June 23 in support of a lawsuit filed by Nevada and California residents.
The Justice Department filed a statement on June 23 in support of a lawsuit filed by Nevada and California residents.
Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game season, opens July 23 or 24
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Greg Lee reports.
‘Coming back and biting us’: US sees virus make a comeback
The U.S. recorded a one-day total of 34,700 new COVID-19 cases, just short of the nation’s late-April peak of 36,400, according to the count kept by Johns Hopkins University.
The U.S. recorded a one-day total of 34,700 new COVID-19 cases, just short of the nation’s late-April peak of 36,400, according to the count kept by Johns Hopkins University.
San Mateo County supervisor wants to fine face mask scofflaws
Supervisor David Canepa wrote a letter to Newsom asking the governor to consider imposing fines for those who defy the statewide order.
Supervisor David Canepa wrote a letter to Newsom asking the governor to consider imposing fines for those who defy the statewide order.
US citizens likely to be left out as Europe reopens borders
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, and such a decision would underscore flaws in the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic, which has seen the United States record the highest number of infections and virus-related deaths in the world by far.
More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, and such a decision would underscore flaws in the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic, which has seen the United States record the highest number of infections and virus-related deaths in the world by far.
Santa Clara Co. officials discuss impact of shelter-in-place on young children, teens
Santa Clara County Public Health Department officials discuss impact of shelter-in-place on young children and teens in thrice-weekly COVID-19 update.
Santa Clara County Public Health Department officials discuss impact of shelter-in-place on young children and teens in thrice-weekly COVID-19 update.
LA County health officials worry of new surge as coronavirus case numbers spike
Health officials are concerned there is a new surge in Los Angeles County after 2,364 new COVID-19 cases and 34 virus-related deaths were reported Tuesday.
Health officials are concerned there is a new surge in Los Angeles County after 2,364 new COVID-19 cases and 34 virus-related deaths were reported Tuesday.
20th California inmate dies of coronavirus; senators to hold oversight hearing
Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, announced this week that the Senate Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing on the COVID-19 outbreak in California prisons on July 1.
Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, announced this week that the Senate Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing on the COVID-19 outbreak in California prisons on July 1.
Protective gear given to hundreds of Oakland families
The collective was spearheaded by Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao at the start of the shelter-in-place mandate.
The collective was spearheaded by Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao at the start of the shelter-in-place mandate.
US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months
The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.
The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.
Activists rally through Tenderloin, denounce city's settlement with UC Hastings over homeless people
Activists marched through the Tenderloin to denounce a plan by the city to remove hundreds of homeless people from the area in accordance with a legal settlement brought on by UC Hastings, among others.
Activists marched through the Tenderloin to denounce a plan by the city to remove hundreds of homeless people from the area in accordance with a legal settlement brought on by UC Hastings, among others.
Controlled burn in East Bay hills takes on greater importance amid pandemic
Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District deliberately burned thick brush and vegetation to protect against wildfires later in the season.
Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District deliberately burned thick brush and vegetation to protect against wildfires later in the season.
SJ Sharks, Santa Clara County team up for free COVID-19 testing
Residents can receive a COVID-19 test with no appointment, health insurance, or doctor's note.
Residents can receive a COVID-19 test with no appointment, health insurance, or doctor's note.
Contra Costa Co. elections officials seek balance of voting, safety
County supervisors and election officials said they're increasing efforts to recruit as many younger poll workers as possible.
County supervisors and election officials said they're increasing efforts to recruit as many younger poll workers as possible.