Inmates: 'inhumane conditions' at California prison amid COVID-19

State data shows more than 1,200 positive cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths reported among all California prison inmates. More than 230 guards and prison staff have also contracted the virus.

Apple reopens some Bay Area stores

On Wednesday, Apple reopened several of its retail stores in the Bay Area. They’re among 100 Apple stores across the country that are opening this week with limited access and service.

Solano Co. allows hair salons, barbershops to reopen with modifications

Health officials in Solano County on Wednesday amended a public health order to allow hair salons and barbershops to reopen immediately with modifications. 

PPE pollution: Video shows divers removing masks and gloves from ocean

The high demand for personal protective equipment amid shortages caused by the coronavirus pandemic may have unintended consequences to the environment, as one European environmental group pointed out in a video that has surfaced on social media showing divers removing masks and gloves from the ocean. 

Seven Bay Area counties see surge in new COVID-19 cases

Now, Alameda County has the most confirmed cases after a jump of 40% from the week prior, which is more than Santa Clara County, to more than 450.

Newsom: California gym guidelines could be issued in a 'week or so'

Along with some churches and hair salons, a number of gym owners have been vocal about reopening, calling exercise an "essential business."

Feds step in to charge two repeat offenders released due to COVID-19

The federal government has stepped in, filing charges against two men, who were referred by local law enforcement as examples of "zero bail fail."

Dr. Cody concerned California is reopening too soon

Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody is concerned about how fast California is reopening since she led the way in coronavirus restrictions two and a half months ago. 

Dr. Cody concerned California is reopening too soon
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Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody is concerned about how fast California is reopening since she led the way in coronavirus restrictions two and a half months ago.?

BART unveils 15-step plan for service as shelter restrictions ease

BART unveiled a 15-step plan Wednesday to renew passenger confidence in the safety of riding public transit amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Health experts already worry about the whiplash if vaccine promises like President Donald Trump’s goal of a 300 million-dose stockpile by January fail. Only time and science will tell -- and the new poll shows the public is indeed skeptical.

U.S. on cusp of marking at least 100K deaths from virus

The stark reality comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine, according to a new poll released Wednesday from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat

The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.

Despite the OK, Sonoma County will not rush to open barbershops, hair salons

The county will continue with "current restrictions" because they have seen "a large increase" in the number of new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in the past week.