Congress struggles to govern, maintain physical distance during pandemic
Democratic House leaders announced Tuesday that the House will not return to session May 4, based on advice from the Congressional physician regarding coronavirus concerns.
Democratic House leaders announced Tuesday that the House will not return to session May 4, based on advice from the Congressional physician regarding coronavirus concerns.
Ban on construction sites could be lifted soon, insiders say
Construction industry officials say?they?anticipate?the ban on most construction in the Bay Area to be lifted soon. KTVU's Amber Lee got a preview of how the job site would be different with coronavirus adaptations.
Construction industry officials say?they?anticipate?the ban on most construction in the Bay Area to be lifted soon. KTVU's Amber Lee got a preview of how the job site would be different with coronavirus adaptations.
Stanford health care workers facing mandatory furloughs
Stanford Health Care workers are being forced to take mandatory furloughs during the coronavirus outbreak, which is basically asking frontline healthcare workers to take pay cuts during a crisis, according to the workers' union.
Stanford Health Care workers are being forced to take mandatory furloughs during the coronavirus outbreak, which is basically asking frontline healthcare workers to take pay cuts during a crisis, according to the workers' union.
Chicago hospital successfully treats struggling COVID-19 patient with plasma from virus survivor
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
There is a medical breakthrough in the fight against the coronavirus at an Uptown hospital.
Lawsuit: US citizens with immigrant spouses should get help
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.
Musicians with autism connect through virtual concerts during shelter-in-place
In the South Bay, a trio of musicians with special needs is using music to connect with others during the shelter-in-place order.
In the South Bay, a trio of musicians with special needs is using music to connect with others during the shelter-in-place order.
Bay Area online library use at an all-time high
Despite Bay Area public libraries being closed due to coronavirus restrictions, online use is at an all-time high.�
Despite Bay Area public libraries being closed due to coronavirus restrictions, online use is at an all-time high.�
Sonoma Co. announces easing of restrictions on state parks
As mental and in some cases physical fatigue wears on from coronavirus restrictions, Sonoma County announced a soft opening at some state parks.
As mental and in some cases physical fatigue wears on from coronavirus restrictions, Sonoma County announced a soft opening at some state parks.
Foggy timeline for reopening California as COVID-19 crisis looms on
The governor's noon news conference was much anticipated since some counties and businesses are opening up with or without his blessing
The governor's noon news conference was much anticipated since some counties and businesses are opening up with or without his blessing
Amazon, Instacart and other essential workers reportedly plan walk-out strike May 1
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
According a report from The Intercept, the employees will call in sick or walk off the job during their lunch break.
Musicians with Autism celebrates weekly virtual concerts online
In the South Bay, a trio of musicians with special needs is using music to connect with others during the shelter-in-place order.
In the South Bay, a trio of musicians with special needs is using music to connect with others during the shelter-in-place order.
Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.
At odds with the law, some Bay Area businesses reopen before COVID-19 restrictions lifted
On Tuesday, the owner of “Hairendipity Salon” in Vacaville tempted karma and the law by resuming business despite the existing shelter-in-place order.
On Tuesday, the owner of “Hairendipity Salon” in Vacaville tempted karma and the law by resuming business despite the existing shelter-in-place order.
'Infecting our dreams': Coronavirus pandemic sabotages sleep worldwide
Everyone from a college teacher in Pakistan to a mall cashier in Canada to an Episcopalian priest in Florida is confronting the same daytime demon. Each is waking up in a sweat in the dead of night.
Everyone from a college teacher in Pakistan to a mall cashier in Canada to an Episcopalian priest in Florida is confronting the same daytime demon. Each is waking up in a sweat in the dead of night.
Man charged in PPE-selling scheme that left Bay Area victims without masks amid COVID-19
Rodney L. Stevenson II, of Muskegon, Michigan, ran EM General, a limited liability company created in September 2019, officials said. EM General operated a website that purported to sell an available inventory of “Anti-Viral N95” respirator masks.
Rodney L. Stevenson II, of Muskegon, Michigan, ran EM General, a limited liability company created in September 2019, officials said. EM General operated a website that purported to sell an available inventory of “Anti-Viral N95” respirator masks.
VP Mike Pence doesn't wear mask during tour of Mayo Clinic COVID-19 research, treatment facilities
Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.
Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.
San Francisco supes denounce mayor's refusal to implement emergency hotel room ordinance
San Francisco city supervisors and homeless advocates on Tuesday denounced Mayor London Breed's refusal to acquire more than 8,000 hotel rooms to protect the city's homeless from the coronavirus as part of an emergency ordinance approved unanimously by supervisors earlier this month.
San Francisco city supervisors and homeless advocates on Tuesday denounced Mayor London Breed's refusal to acquire more than 8,000 hotel rooms to protect the city's homeless from the coronavirus as part of an emergency ordinance approved unanimously by supervisors earlier this month.
Shortages easing on coronavirus-hit toilet paper
U.S. consumers have begun spotting rare Quilted Northern and Charmin toilet paper rolls on store shelves across the United States, as stocks start building after weeks of severe shortages.
U.S. consumers have begun spotting rare Quilted Northern and Charmin toilet paper rolls on store shelves across the United States, as stocks start building after weeks of severe shortages.
Alameda County launches new interactive map for food distribution, other essential services during pandemic
Alameda County has set up a new map to help residents access information on food distribution sites, along with other resources, as the need for essential services has spiked exponentially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alameda County has set up a new map to help residents access information on food distribution sites, along with other resources, as the need for essential services has spiked exponentially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rainn Wilson of ‘The Office’ to host ‘first-ever’ Zoom conference meeting for pets on April 30
Bring your dog, cat, fish, hamster or any other pet to the “Zoomies” conference.
Bring your dog, cat, fish, hamster or any other pet to the “Zoomies” conference.