Newsom: 16,000 hotel rooms to house homeless in California

Standing in front of a Motel 6 near San Jose, Newsom said more than 4,200 people have been moved out of shelters and off the streets into motel rooms.

Researchers discover new coronavirus symptoms: feet lesions

Researchers in Spain believe they have discovered another symptom —lesions on feet. The lesions have been found in Italy and France, the researchers added.

Governors feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors eager to rescue their economies and feeling heat from President Donald Trump are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous.

Trump: Coronavirus test very unpleasant
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President Trump made the remarks during a COVID-19 update on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'

Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.

Live Nation slow to roll out concert ticket refund program amid coronavirus cancellations

Variety reported on Friday that the program would give customers the option to receive a full refund on their ticket purchase price. Customers must apply to receive a refund within 30 days of their show’s cancellation date.

Walmart mandates all employees to wear face masks

The company says the requirement includes employees working at Walmart stores, clubs, distribution and fulfillment centers, as well as the corporate offices.

Gov. Gavin Newsom holds Saturday update on COVID-19
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Governor Gavin Newsom spoke at noon on Saturday, April 18, 2020 outside of a Motel 6 in Santa Clara County.

Free kitten care kits for those who find strays during shelter-in-place

SFACC can no longer take in healthy animals during the stay at home order. The facility needs to make room for pets of COVID-19 patients. They have already taken in 3 pets of sick patients.

Bay Area rapper G-Eazy donates meals to at-risk youth in San Francisco

Bay Area rapper G-Eazy is providing free meals to at-risk youth during the stay at home order through his non-profit organization.

San Francisco 911 dispatch fatigued over coronavirus calls

Inside San Francisco's 911 Emergency Operations Center on Turk Street, dispatchers are fielding more distress calls concerning the coronovirus.  

San Francisco's Fillmore District steps up to address COVID-19 racial disparities

New numbers released Friday validate wide-spread beliefs about the spread of COVID-19 in the African-American community. The statistics show it disproportionately impacts that community in particular.