AB5 fight intensifies during coronavirus pandemic
As unemployment numbers continue to grow and unemployment claims hit historic levels in California, some are turning to gig work to make ends meet.
As unemployment numbers continue to grow and unemployment claims hit historic levels in California, some are turning to gig work to make ends meet.
Sonoma County supervisors disappointed sheriff won't enforce health orders
Sonoma County's sheriff has taken to social media to let residents know his department would not be enforcing the county's health order regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Sonoma County's sheriff has taken to social media to let residents know his department would not be enforcing the county's health order regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Sonoma County supervisors disappointed sheriff won't enforce health orders
Sonoma County's sheriff has taken to social media to let residents know his department would not be enforcing the county's health order regarding the coronavirus pandemic.�
Sonoma County's sheriff has taken to social media to let residents know his department would not be enforcing the county's health order regarding the coronavirus pandemic.�
5 Bay Area counties likely to follow SF’s economic plans for reopening
The City of San Francisco laid out plans for reopening much of their economy on Thursday. KTVU has learned that the other five counties that have acted in concert since the original shelter in place order will likely follow suit.
The City of San Francisco laid out plans for reopening much of their economy on Thursday. KTVU has learned that the other five counties that have acted in concert since the original shelter in place order will likely follow suit.
America’s job bloodshed continues
In the last week, another 2.1 million Americans jobs filed for unemployment benefits. That far outpaces the number of people returning to work as the economy slowly reopens under the threat of more virus outbreaks.
In the last week, another 2.1 million Americans jobs filed for unemployment benefits. That far outpaces the number of people returning to work as the economy slowly reopens under the threat of more virus outbreaks.
Hercules H.S. holds coronavirus-era, drive-through graduation
Seniors from Hercules High School in Contra Costa County lined up in cars in the parking lot with their families Thursday and received their diplomas when their names were called.
Seniors from Hercules High School in Contra Costa County lined up in cars in the parking lot with their families Thursday and received their diplomas when their names were called.
Class of 2020 valedictorians deliver socially distant graduation speeches
Bay Area high school valedictorians and student government officers recorded graduation speeches due to the cancellation of traditional ceremonies in 2020.
Bay Area high school valedictorians and student government officers recorded graduation speeches due to the cancellation of traditional ceremonies in 2020.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
More DMV field offices reopen around the Bay Area
The California Department of Motor Vehicles reopened more field offices across the state and the Bay Area on Thursday, two months after most offices were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles reopened more field offices across the state and the Bay Area on Thursday, two months after most offices were closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 deaths in US projected to exceed 115,000 by June 20, according to CDC
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
Dating over Zoom? Don't be surprised if those online sparks fizzle in person
Now, as states start to ease restrictions, some may have broached taking the next step: an in-person rendezvous.
Now, as states start to ease restrictions, some may have broached taking the next step: an in-person rendezvous.
Grandma wears colorful unicorn costume to greet her grandkids amid pandemic
It was the first time that the kids had hugged since March 17.
It was the first time that the kids had hugged since March 17.
VP of Whatfix discusses hiring and on-boarding remotely during pandemic
Senior Vice President of Whatfix Vispi Daver discusses challenges companies are facing with hiring and on-boarding remotely.
Senior Vice President of Whatfix Vispi Daver discusses challenges companies are facing with hiring and on-boarding remotely.
Study speculates mixed-age weekend hangouts may increase COVID-19 deaths
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
A preliminary research paper appears to show a pattern to when some older people may be catching coronavirus: weekends.
Kids are spending more than recommended time on screens amid COVID-19 pandemic
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
A survey conducted in the United States and Europe found that children spend more than the recommended two hours per day on screens.
Boston Marathon canceled for 1st time in 124-year history
Organizers said Thursday that they instead will have a “virtual event” in which participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal. The race had originally been scheduled for April 20 before being postponed for five months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Organizers said Thursday that they instead will have a “virtual event” in which participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal. The race had originally been scheduled for April 20 before being postponed for five months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid coronavirus, CDC offers guidelines on office reopenings
More specifically, employers are advised to identify work or common areas where workers may be less than 6 feet apart — such as break rooms or meeting rooms, for instance. New building guidelines should also be well-communicated with all employees, as well as any contractors who may visit.
More specifically, employers are advised to identify work or common areas where workers may be less than 6 feet apart — such as break rooms or meeting rooms, for instance. New building guidelines should also be well-communicated with all employees, as well as any contractors who may visit.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.
What to expect from gyms and fitness studios as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gyms and fitness studios are tasked with developing strict protocols as they reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sonoma County is defending its decision to halt any new reopenings
Haircutting and church services are going to have to wait 10 to 14 more days to resume.
Haircutting and church services are going to have to wait 10 to 14 more days to resume.