Kroger placing purchase limits on ground beef and pork at select stores

Kroger confirmed on Friday that the supermarket chain will be putting “purchase limits” on fresh pork products and ground beef at “select stores.”

Report: Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus

U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.

Man arrested trying to quarantine on private Disney World island

Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday. He said he'd been there since Monday or Tuesday and had planned to camp there for a week, according to an arrest report.

Youth at Santa Clara County juvenile hall test positive for COVID-19

No further details about the youth were released by the county, except that the youth was never placed in general population, was isolated and moved to the medical clinic within the juvenile facility after testing positive for the novel coronavirus. 

Lovers Point reopens for limited use in Pacific Grove

Entry is available at the stairs closest to the Pacific Grove Recreation Trail to allow ocean access solely for water recreational activities only. 

Sonoma business group provides free meals to community

The prepared meals are made in the kitchen of Ramekins Catering at 450 W. Spain St. and distributed at the nearby Vintage House Senior Center and General's Daughter restaurant. 

Rollerskaters rejoice! Throwback activity has revival during pandemic

As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?" 

New poll shows attitudes about COVID-19 and reopening vary along partisan lines

Protesters were packed together outside the state capitol building in Sacramento Friday, disregarding state orders for masks and the six feet of social distancing meant to stop the spread of the new SARS-CoV2 coronavirus.

COVID-19 swab test offers peace of mind to home health care workers in Novato

The COVID-19 test, swirling a swab high in the nostril, is not a pleasant sensation, but worth it, said dozens of caregivers who streamed in for testing Friday in Novato. 

Hospitals losing revenue due to COVID-19

Hospitals have seen their revenues slashed by COVID-19 and many healthcare heroes are paying the price.       

Rent is due: Financial struggles concern landlords, tenants

Some South Bay renters took to the streets on May Day, calling for a pass on first-of-the-month rental payments.

Huntington Beach, Dana Point to challenge Newsom's Orange County beach closure order

Orange County beaches will remain closed. Judge Nathan Scott declined to issue a temporary restraining order to halt Gov. Newsom's order to shut down OC beaches only.

Workers demand better protections during May Day protests in San Francisco

May Day organizers say in these difficult times workers need protections now, maybe more than ever. This year labor organizers say protecting workers is literally a matter of life or death.

White House blocking Fauci testimony in coronavirus hearing, panel spokesman says

A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.