Landlords 'taking the law into their own hands' during coronavirus pandemic

Renters complain that their landlords are demanding payment, threatening eviction, or using other tactics to put pressure on them despite rent and eviction moratoriums during the pandemic.

1,200 California pastors to defy state's stay-at-home order on May 31

More than 1,200 California pastors say they will resume in-person services on May 31 in defiance of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Great-great-grandmother, 100, beats coronavirus: ‘She’s our little boomerang’

A 100-year-old great-great-grandmother in the United Kingdom isn't letting the novel coronavirus take her down, overcoming her battle with COVID-19 after a more than two-week hospital stay, her family says.

Oakland declares health emergency for African Americans

The emergency resolution directs the city administrator to develop a plan to address the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus on people of color in Oakland.

Solano County given OK to reopen restaurants, schools

Solano County has received state approval to move into the second stage of phase 2 of governor Newsom's COVID-19 roadmap to recovery.

Social distancing circles dot San Francisco's Dolores Park

The Parks and Recreation Department painted white chalk circles throughout the park in the Mission District.

San Francisco tourism suffers ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

The city by the Bay is a global tourist destination, but the global pandemic and travel restrictions have effectively cut the city off from the outside world.

Most schools will likely reopen by fall, state superintendent says

California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced Wednesday that most schools will likely reopen by the fall semester.

Religious leaders react to DOJ warning California about in-person services

This weekend sees the end of the month-long Muslim holiday of Ramadan. This year, it's a celebration that has been like few others, according to Dr. Hatem Bazain chairman of the Northern California Islamic Council.

Protest at Vallejo nursing home with deadly coronavirus outbreak

The protest came on the same day the American Health Care Association and National Center of Assisted Living said it would cost $36 million to test all nursing home residents and workers in California.

Head of homicide latest veteran attorney to leave San Francisco DA's office

Diane Knoles, the managing attorney of homicide unit at the San Francisco District Attorney's Office, has resigned. She's the latest veteran attorney to leave the office after Chesa Boudin was sworn in earlier this year.