Senate approves $500B COVID-19 aid deal; sends to House
A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing.
A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to replenish a small-business payroll fund and provided new money for hospitals and testing.
City of Tampa employee catches Tom Brady working out in closed park, mayor says
“I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman during a live-streamed, joint update on the cities’ response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
“I’m not one to gossip so you didn’t hear this from me,” Tampa Mayor Jane Castor told St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman during a live-streamed, joint update on the cities’ response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Hundreds of beach visitors in San Mateo County issued warnings, citations
The Bay Area forecast calls for a nice warm-up in the coming days, with temperatures peaking into the 80s in some locations. And for residents who were thinking about making a trip to the beach to beat the heat, law enforcement officials in San Mateo County say, think again.
The Bay Area forecast calls for a nice warm-up in the coming days, with temperatures peaking into the 80s in some locations. And for residents who were thinking about making a trip to the beach to beat the heat, law enforcement officials in San Mateo County say, think again.
California launches an 'army of volunteers' to capture spirit of generosity
The site is organized so that people can sign up for what interests them, from donating blood to checking in on neighbors.
The site is organized so that people can sign up for what interests them, from donating blood to checking in on neighbors.
Food trucks allowed at California highway rest stops
Caltrans will begin accepting applications from the food truckers immediately.
Caltrans will begin accepting applications from the food truckers immediately.
Monterey County DA's Office says advertising Airbnb rentals for non-essential purposes illegal
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities -- homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example -- who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county's shelter-in-place order.
The Monterey County District Attorney's Office has received complaints about owners of short-term rental facilities -- homes or accessory dwelling units rented out via Airbnb and Vrbo, for example -- who may be advertising those units and encouraging non-essential travel, in violation of the county's shelter-in-place order.
Immigrants sue for release from ICE centers in California over allegedly unsafe conditions
Immigrants detained by ICE in two California facilities should be released because of unsafe conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, a lawsuit alleged.
Immigrants detained by ICE in two California facilities should be released because of unsafe conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic, a lawsuit alleged.
Wendy’s offering free 4-piece spicy and crispy chicken nuggets on Friday, April 24
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
Teacher runs solo marathon with socially distanced supporters after Boston Marathon postponement
The April 19 at-home marathon was organized by Way’s husband after the Boston event was postponed.
The April 19 at-home marathon was organized by Way’s husband after the Boston event was postponed.
Munich's Oktoberfest celebrations canceled amid coronavirus pandemic: 'The risk is just too high'
German officials announced on Tuesday that Munich's annual Oktoberfest festivities would be canceled due to the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
German officials announced on Tuesday that Munich's annual Oktoberfest festivities would be canceled due to the health risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus cases reach 2.5 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
The virus, which causes COVID-19, has also claimed more than 169,000 lives globally.
FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test
The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
The FDA has authorized the first diagnostic test with a home collection option for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
Scripps National Spelling Bee canceled for first time since 1945
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled after organizers concluded there is “no clear path to safely set a new date in 2020” because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Moms with sick newborns thankful for free housing during shelter-in-place
Shelter-in-place orders now mean only one person at a time is allowed to be with the baby.
Shelter-in-place orders now mean only one person at a time is allowed to be with the baby.
California protesters push to reopen; governor urges caution
Hundreds of protesters lobbying to ease Gov. Gavin Newsom's tight stay-at-home orders rallied around the California Capitol on Monday, even as Newsom continued to urge restraint, saying the worst thing state leaders could do is “make a decision that's based on politics and frustration."
Hundreds of protesters lobbying to ease Gov. Gavin Newsom's tight stay-at-home orders rallied around the California Capitol on Monday, even as Newsom continued to urge restraint, saying the worst thing state leaders could do is “make a decision that's based on politics and frustration."
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Sales suggest cannabis delivery business thriving during pandemic
Marijuana's unofficial holiday, 4-20, went virtual this year as public gatherings were banned and the traditional "smoke-outs" moved to group chats and social media.
Marijuana's unofficial holiday, 4-20, went virtual this year as public gatherings were banned and the traditional "smoke-outs" moved to group chats and social media.
Ronald McDonald House helping new families in the Bay Area
Maddie gave birth to her baby girl at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Mission Bay February 25th three weeks before the shelter in place order.
Maddie gave birth to her baby girl at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Mission Bay February 25th three weeks before the shelter in place order.
Massive increase in San Jose school burglaries since shelter-in-place; overall crime down
Overall crime is down but school burglaries are up 550%.
Overall crime is down but school burglaries are up 550%.
Child abusers eligible for immediate release under California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate
The San Bernardino County Sheriff is blasting California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate after he says he was forced to release a repeat felony child abuse suspect immediately after his arrest, and will have to release hundreds of potentially dangerous criminals back into the public under the new rules.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff is blasting California’s new $0 cash bail emergency mandate after he says he was forced to release a repeat felony child abuse suspect immediately after his arrest, and will have to release hundreds of potentially dangerous criminals back into the public under the new rules.