Plan to open city-sanctioned, staffed homeless encampments proposed in San Francisco
The growing number of homeless encampments on the streets of San Francisco and unsanitary conditions have prompted city leaders to look for different ways to protect the unhoused against COVID-19.
The growing number of homeless encampments on the streets of San Francisco and unsanitary conditions have prompted city leaders to look for different ways to protect the unhoused against COVID-19.
Businesses closed for Mother’s Day due to coronavirus regroup
Bay Area merchants are changing the way they’re going to do business for the holiday.
Bay Area merchants are changing the way they’re going to do business for the holiday.
Lawsuit: California universities owe virus-related refunds
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
The California State University and the University of California systems were sued Monday by students demanding refunds of some campus fees since the virus pandemic closed schools and forced learning online.
'Couldn't catch my breath': Minnesota woman, 40, describes COVID-19 experience in ICU
A Minnesota woman is speaking out about COVID-19 after she ended up in the ICU.
A Minnesota woman is speaking out about COVID-19 after she ended up in the ICU.
New York cancels presidential primary
In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Grim unemployment forecasts for the Bay Area as COVID-19 crisis continues
Unemployment forecasts for the Bay Area are grim with a jobless rate of 27% at its peak.
Unemployment forecasts for the Bay Area are grim with a jobless rate of 27% at its peak.
Irvine-based company among first to offer COVID-19 antibody testing to employees
As company leaders across SoCal try to determine how and when to bring their employees back to work safely, an Orange County company is getting ahead of the curve by offering free antibody testing to its employees.
As company leaders across SoCal try to determine how and when to bring their employees back to work safely, an Orange County company is getting ahead of the curve by offering free antibody testing to its employees.
Shoplifters coughing to elude security
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
Pregnant women turn to midwives as alternative to hospital delivery
The pandemic is causing concern for some pregnant women about giving birth at a hospital, and as a result many are turning to midwives as an alternative for their delivery.
The pandemic is causing concern for some pregnant women about giving birth at a hospital, and as a result many are turning to midwives as an alternative for their delivery.
Classwork, communication daunting for million California students with no computers; more donations needed
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
The “digital divide” has long been a problem before coronavirus swept through the globe. But this tech gap has been amplified as the deadly disease has prompted school campuses to close and forced students to learn online for the rest of the school year.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
7 Bay Area jurisdictions to extend stay-at-home orders through May
Bay Area stay-at-home orders will be extended through May, though public health officials have yet to give a specific date.
Bay Area stay-at-home orders will be extended through May, though public health officials have yet to give a specific date.
Some chastised for heading to beaches as the Bay Area deals with quarantine fatigue
With the continued shelter-in-place through the end of May, additional stressors are being put on people as they try to comply with the new rules. It seems everyone is trying to avoid catching COVID-19, while all suffering with cabin fever.
With the continued shelter-in-place through the end of May, additional stressors are being put on people as they try to comply with the new rules. It seems everyone is trying to avoid catching COVID-19, while all suffering with cabin fever.
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
Out to regain footing, Trump shifts virus focus to economy
The White House released new guidelines Monday on coronavirus testing and reopening businesses as President Donald Trump sought to regain his footing after weeks of criticism and detours created in part by his sideshows. Trump appeared reluctant to cede the spotlight, with on-off-on plans for a press conference to capture the flurry of action.
The White House released new guidelines Monday on coronavirus testing and reopening businesses as President Donald Trump sought to regain his footing after weeks of criticism and detours created in part by his sideshows. Trump appeared reluctant to cede the spotlight, with on-off-on plans for a press conference to capture the flurry of action.
Mile-long asteroid to make close approach to Earth on April 29, NASA says
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
The mile-long asteroid will safely pass by Earth, the space agency said.
San Francisco to close roads in Golden Gate Park, McLaren Park during stay-at-home order
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Monday that roads at two public parks will be closed to support social distancing.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Monday that roads at two public parks will be closed to support social distancing.
San Francisco's shelter-in-place order likely to be extended
Solano County has already extended its order to May 17 and other Bay Area counties are expected to follow.
Solano County has already extended its order to May 17 and other Bay Area counties are expected to follow.
California governor scolds some beachgoers, says state is 'weeks away' from meaningful modifications
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.