Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
3 family members charged in killing of security guard who told customer to wear face mask
A woman, her adult son and husband have been charged in the fatal shooting of a security guard who refused to let the woman's daughter enter a Family Dollar in Michigan because she wasn’t wearing a face mask to protect against transmission of the coronavirus.
A woman, her adult son and husband have been charged in the fatal shooting of a security guard who refused to let the woman's daughter enter a Family Dollar in Michigan because she wasn’t wearing a face mask to protect against transmission of the coronavirus.
North Bay counties leaning toward reopening retail sector, other Bay Area counties undecided
Since Newsom said he'd allow "low-risk" businesses in California like book stores, clothing stores, sporting good stores and florists to open with curbside pickup by Friday, would the Bay Area follow suit?
Since Newsom said he'd allow "low-risk" businesses in California like book stores, clothing stores, sporting good stores and florists to open with curbside pickup by Friday, would the Bay Area follow suit?
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city of Oakland on Tuesday announced it is launching Operation HomeBase, a COVID-19 isolation trailer program during the coronavirus and beyond.
The city of Oakland on Tuesday announced it is launching Operation HomeBase, a COVID-19 isolation trailer program during the coronavirus and beyond.
Retired police chief says he's blessed to be alive after recovering from COVID-19
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers
The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.
The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.
Meat plant shutdowns lead to fast-food shortages, limits on purchases
At three different locations at Wendy's in San Jose, there are signs posted that the fast-food chain is out of some popular items, including, burgers.
At three different locations at Wendy's in San Jose, there are signs posted that the fast-food chain is out of some popular items, including, burgers.
Nearly 300 visitors ordered to leave Pacifca beaches, SoCal beaches set to reopen
In an effort to discourage crowding, officials banned umbrellas, tents, barbecues, coolers and chairs from all beaches in San Mateo County.
In an effort to discourage crowding, officials banned umbrellas, tents, barbecues, coolers and chairs from all beaches in San Mateo County.
Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items
Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.
Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.
California owner defies orders and opens gym, calling it essential
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
San Francisco small business owners preview this week's retail reopening
The return of retail will mean major modifications for businesses that can restart.
The return of retail will mean major modifications for businesses that can restart.
California governor releases coronavirus reopening report card
California Governor Gavin Newsom says his decisions to begin easing up on stay-at-home restrictions are supported by state data over the past two weeks showing improvements in six criteria the governor laid out last month.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says his decisions to begin easing up on stay-at-home restrictions are supported by state data over the past two weeks showing improvements in six criteria the governor laid out last month.
Cinco de Mayo crowd concerns in San Jose
Large crowds gathered in East San Jose ahead of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and defied the stay-at-home order.
Large crowds gathered in East San Jose ahead of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and defied the stay-at-home order.
New California nurses jobless during coronavirus pandemic
Some newly registered California nurses are left sitting at home. Many have been applying, but said even with the coronavirus pandemic, they can't get a job.
Some newly registered California nurses are left sitting at home. Many have been applying, but said even with the coronavirus pandemic, they can't get a job.
UCSF releases data on nearly 3,000 Mission District residents tested for COVID-19
The University of California at San Francisco on Monday announced results from initial coronavirus testing done in the city's Mission District late last month.
The University of California at San Francisco on Monday announced results from initial coronavirus testing done in the city's Mission District late last month.
Mineta San Jose joins other Bay Area airports in mask requirements
Mineta San Jose International Airport Monday joined SFO and Oakland International Airport in requiring travelers and airport workers to wear masks.
Mineta San Jose International Airport Monday joined SFO and Oakland International Airport in requiring travelers and airport workers to wear masks.
VIDEO: Man wipes nose on Dollar Tree employee's shirt after being told to wear a mask
Holly Police posted video of a man they said wiped his face on a Dollar Tree employee's shirt after being told he needed to wear a mask.
Holly Police posted video of a man they said wiped his face on a Dollar Tree employee's shirt after being told he needed to wear a mask.
Vallejo nursing home with 99 COVID-19 cases was cited for improper practice in 2019
At the Windsor Vallejo Care Center, 76 patients and 23 health workers have now tested positive for COVID-19.
At the Windsor Vallejo Care Center, 76 patients and 23 health workers have now tested positive for COVID-19.