Local organization forms to provide loans to Bay Area minority-owned small businesses

The kitchen is back in business at Mersea Restaurant on San Francisco’s Treasure Island, the dining area of the eatery, built out of 13 shipping containers, sits empty.

Overall crime down in SF during stay-at-home order, but police chief highlights disturbing trends

San Francisco's directive restricting movement and forcing residents to stay indoors as the city pushes forward in the COVID-19 fight has resulted in a drop in crime since the order was put in place on Mar. 16. 

COVID-19: San Francisco testing far below full capacity

San Francisco is testing residents for coronavirus, an important step in reopening the city. However, at this point the city is testing far below full capacity.

COVID-19: San Francisco testing far below full capacity
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San Francisco is testing residents for coronavirus, an important step in reopening the city. However, at this point the city is testing far below full capacity.

UVC lighting could be crucial in fight against COVID-19

In the new war against the virus, frontline tech could tip the balance, and render people and surfaces COVID-19 free. 

Bay Area beaches and parks to remain open, Orange County to close beaches

She hasn't gone there much since the coronavirus outbreak because the neighborhood has become crowded with visitors who park their cars to walk down to the shore — but wishes she could.

Some Bay Area golf courses to reopen Monday following shelter order modification

Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties and the city of Berkeley announced an extension of the regional order Wednesday morning with modifications allowing for the continuation of construction projects and some businesses that primarily operate outside, such as landscapers, gardeners and retail nurseries.

US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid

More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.

Gov. Newsom announces temporary hard closure of Orange County beaches

In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.

More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data

As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.

Mounting criticism over California governor's plan to close beaches

While most state parks and many local beaches, trails and parks have been closed for weeks, Newsom’s order is sure to ignite pushback from community leaders who argue they can safely provide some relief to residents.