Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument

Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.

Gov. Newsom says coronavirus 'positivity rate' in California has declined
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Gov. Newsom said Monday in his COVID-19 response briefing that the coronavirus 'positivity rate' has declined, even with protests taking place across the state.

Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus

For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.

Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim

Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.

San Jose library launches new contactless service

The San Jose Public Library is making some changes to how members can access physical items from the library due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community art project spared during Lafayette fire

The art project was designed with kids in mind -- to remind them to look at the world around them, instead of computer and tablet screens.    

California has recorded more than 5,000 COVID-19 deaths

On Sunday, the state Department of Public Health reported 148,855 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 5,063 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic.

Berkeley may ease business operating restrictions, but advises caution

The determination will be made closely following state guidelines and with the warning that there is no vaccine or treatment for the novel coronavirus, meaning precautions such as distancing and wearing a face covering when within 30 feet of someone should be followed.

San Carlos designates blocks for outdoor dining and shopping

The blocks will be closed to motor traffic, but pedestrians and bicyclists will be allowed in the street to recreate and shop.

Hayward residential bulk waste collection resumes

Waste Management of Alameda County has bulky waste service as of June 1 and Tri-CED Recycling is again collecting household batteries, motor oil, and extra cardboard placed beside carts on customers' normal waste pickup days.

Port of Oakland reports dip in May shipment volume due to pandemic

Full imports fell by 14.6 percent compared to May of last year while exports fell by 10.7 percent, which port officials said was largely due to lower global consumer demand during the pandemic.  

$1.65M in San Francisco soda tax proceeds directed to feed people hardest hit by COVID-19

The Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax, which assesses distributors of sodas and other sweet beverages 1 center per ounce, are invested in variety of health programs citywide.

Sonoma County offering antibody testing to health care workers

Along with health care workers, testing is offered to first responders, as well as community members who tested positive for COVID-19 at least three weeks ago.