Oakland prohibits parking at Lake Merritt
In an attempt to limit the number of people converging on Oakland's Lake Merritt, the city eliminated parking this weekend near the lake beginning Friday and next weekend through Memorial Day.
In an attempt to limit the number of people converging on Oakland's Lake Merritt, the city eliminated parking this weekend near the lake beginning Friday and next weekend through Memorial Day.
JCPenny will furlough a majority of its hourly and corporate employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic pushes J.C. Penney into Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed troubled department store chain J.C. Penney into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth major retailer to meet that fate.
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed troubled department store chain J.C. Penney into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth major retailer to meet that fate.
College classmates create self-sanitizing phone case
A group of college classmates have created a phone case that they say will help to fight the novel coronavirus.
A group of college classmates have created a phone case that they say will help to fight the novel coronavirus.
Most states still fall short of recommended testing levels
As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks.
As businesses reopened Friday in more of the U.S., an overwhelming majority of states still fall short of the COVID-19 testing levels that public health experts say are necessary to safely ease lockdowns and avoid another deadly wave of outbreaks.
Study: Men less likely to wear masks in public because it is ‘not cool’ and ‘a sign of weakness’
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
In a study done to analyze gender differences with regard to response to the novel coronavirus, researchers found that male participants reported that they intended to wear a face covering less than women because they felt wearing a mask to protect themselves is “shameful, not cool,” or “a sign of weakness.”
Contra Costa County allowing outdoor church services, graduation celebrations– in your car
Under the county's new health order which takes effect on May 19, religious services and graduation celebrations are permitted, but there are stipulations.
Under the county's new health order which takes effect on May 19, religious services and graduation celebrations are permitted, but there are stipulations.
FDA says trucks used to preserve human remains amid COVID-19 pandemic can also transport food
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
The Food and Drug Administration provided new guidance on cleaning and disinfecting vehicles before they are able to transport and store food again.
Hayward COVID-19 testing site to remain open through May 31
The city launched a COVID-19 testing site March 23 at the Hayward Fire Department's Fire Station No. 7 but moved it to Cal State East Bay about a month ago.
The city launched a COVID-19 testing site March 23 at the Hayward Fire Department's Fire Station No. 7 but moved it to Cal State East Bay about a month ago.
E-40 donates 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer to California prisons
The rapper donated 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer to San Quentin and Lompoc prisons. Reportedly, 900 inmates at Lompoc have tested positive for the virus.
The rapper donated 1,000 gallons of hand sanitizer to San Quentin and Lompoc prisons. Reportedly, 900 inmates at Lompoc have tested positive for the virus.
CDC says all models forecast increase in COVID-19 deaths in coming weeks, exceeding 100K by June 1
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1.
FDA giving White House new guidance on rapid COVID-19 test, warning of accuracy issues
The Abbott Laboratories test is used daily at the White House to test Trump and key members of his staff.
The Abbott Laboratories test is used daily at the White House to test Trump and key members of his staff.
California's undocumented immigrant fund now up and running
The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.
The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.
Will you get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Everything we know so far
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
New Oakland rules: No food trucks at parks, no weekend parking at Lake Merritt
City officials said people are encouraged to exercise but officials want to discourage gatherings and crowds in parks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
City officials said people are encouraged to exercise but officials want to discourage gatherings and crowds in parks to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Sonoma County lifts some shelter-in-place orders
”We have clients who are constantly calling us, do you have any idea when we're going to get a haircut?" said Nancy Dibble, co-owner of Solo Hair Design.
”We have clients who are constantly calling us, do you have any idea when we're going to get a haircut?" said Nancy Dibble, co-owner of Solo Hair Design.
Bay Area counties now acting independently in terms of shelter-in-place
Six Bay Area counties that were unified when they launched shelter in place have since splintered off, operating independently.
Six Bay Area counties that were unified when they launched shelter in place have since splintered off, operating independently.
American FedEx pilot sentenced to 4 weeks in Singapore jail for breaking hotel quarantine
A FedEx pilot from Alaska was sentenced to four weeks in jail in Singapore Wednesday for leaving his hotel room to get medical supplies during a required coronavirus quarantine.
A FedEx pilot from Alaska was sentenced to four weeks in jail in Singapore Wednesday for leaving his hotel room to get medical supplies during a required coronavirus quarantine.
New York barber who 'illicitly' cut hair for weeks has coronavirus
A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.
A New York barber who cut hair over the past few weeks amid the state's coronavirus restrictions has tested positive for the virus, according to health officials on Wednesday.
Sheila E., Warriors DJ D-Sharp to throw virtual party for Oakland high school graduates
While graduation may be cancelled because of the coronavirus, some high profile Bay Area music-makers want to make sure to elevate and celebrate a group of Oakland high school seniors for their accomplishments.
While graduation may be cancelled because of the coronavirus, some high profile Bay Area music-makers want to make sure to elevate and celebrate a group of Oakland high school seniors for their accomplishments.