27 California state park parking lots reopen
The Golden State is easing more restrictions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic including access to state parks.
The Golden State is easing more restrictions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic including access to state parks.
Not a single Bay Area coronavirus death in 2 days
Health officials in the nine counties said no one died from COVID-19 on either Sunday or Monday.
Health officials in the nine counties said no one died from COVID-19 on either Sunday or Monday.
Oakland Police Department reports 4th COVID-19 case
Oakland Police Department confirmed its fourth case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson. The case was discovered Monday evening.
Oakland Police Department confirmed its fourth case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson. The case was discovered Monday evening.
Businesses reopen in Contra Costa County, but still in survival mode
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County businesses began the long march back to what will be the 'new normal' in the coronavirus era.
On Tuesday, Contra Costa County businesses began the long march back to what will be the 'new normal' in the coronavirus era.
Survey: 55 percent of employees say they work 1-10 extra hours remotely amid COVID-19
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
A recent survey done by Fishbowl, a employee social networking platform, found that the majority of its respondents said they were are working up to 10 more hours at home than they normally would if they were still working from their offices.
COVID-19 data sharing with law enforcement sparks concern
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
An Associated Press review of those states found that at least 10 states also share the names of everyone who tests positive.
Novato designates temporary carryout parking spaces during COVID-19 pandemic
City staff placed green and white signs in front of the designated spaces, allowing customers to efficiently access restaurants and businesses in downtown Novato who are offering curbside and storefront pick-up.
City staff placed green and white signs in front of the designated spaces, allowing customers to efficiently access restaurants and businesses in downtown Novato who are offering curbside and storefront pick-up.
Virginia family out for ride finds nearly $1 million in road
A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the coronavirus found nearly $1 million in two bags lying in the road.
A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the coronavirus found nearly $1 million in two bags lying in the road.
Trump allies lining up doctors to prescribe rapid reopening
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
NFL testing new face masks that could include surgical or N95 material to fight spread of virus
The NFL is testing helmet prototypes with modified face masks that might contain surgical or N95 material.
The NFL is testing helmet prototypes with modified face masks that might contain surgical or N95 material.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of hydroxychloroquine
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Six feet may not be far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in windy weather, study suggests
Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.
Many different factors influence how saliva droplets move through the air, including their size, how they interact with the surrounding air and the humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.
Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canada and the US have agreed to extend their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel to June 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
'No evidence' COVID-19 can be spread in swimming pools, CDC says
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Mayor Breed, city officials give COVID-19 response update
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and city officials provide an update on the city's COVID-19 response.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and city officials provide an update on the city's COVID-19 response.
Oakland teen featured on nation's 'Graduate Together' event is rising musician
A teenage musician attending the Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) was among a handful of students highlighted in a nationwide virtual event over the weekend to celebrate the 3 million high school seniors in the U.S. who won’t be able to walk across the stage for graduation due to coronavirus restrictions.
A teenage musician attending the Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) was among a handful of students highlighted in a nationwide virtual event over the weekend to celebrate the 3 million high school seniors in the U.S. who won’t be able to walk across the stage for graduation due to coronavirus restrictions.
Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Ocean City bar promotes social distancing with giant inflatable inner tube tables
Fish Tales in Ocean City, M.D. is using giant inflatable inner tube tables to ensure customers maintain safe social distancing.
Fish Tales in Ocean City, M.D. is using giant inflatable inner tube tables to ensure customers maintain safe social distancing.