San Francisco supervisors approve paid leave extension for healthcare workers

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors unanimously approved emergency legislation Tuesday to extend paid leave for the city's health care providers working for large private employers. 

Sheriff: Drug suspect committed murder 1 day after being released from jail in coronavirus purge

On March 19, a drug suspect with a lengthy rap sheet was released as part of Hillsborough County’s efforts to thin out the jail population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. One day later, deputies say, he committed murder.

Santa Rosa Fire Department creates pandemic response unit

When an emergency call comes in from someone complaining of flu-like symptoms from now on in Santa Rosa, a specialized vehicle will be dispatched.

COVID-19: How the 49ers' Super Bowl loss may have been our gain

When is a big loss also a potentially huge win? Perhaps when the San Francisco 49ers blew a 4th quarter Super Bowl lead, and in so doing, killed any hopes of a victory parade.

Yosemite National Park sees abundance of wildlife as coronavirus keeps tourists away

California’s Yosemite National Park has seen an abundance of wildlife reclaim the area as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the normally bustling throngs of tourists away.

Family speaks out as death toll hits 11 at Hayward facility

​​​​​​​At least 11 residents of a Hayward nursing home have now died after testing positive for the coronavirus. Many became sick or died within the past couple of weeks.

Trump reverses course on power to 'reopen' states amid virus

Democratic and Republican governors sounded alarm about a federal power grab a day after Trump asserted he had the ultimate say on when and how to reopen the economy.

Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say

In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.

Health care workers are 10%-20% of US coronavirus cases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the first national data on how the pandemic is hitting doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.

UC Berkeley students produce, distribute thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer to homeless

Two UC Berkeley students have taken to producing more than 100 gallons of free hand sanitizer each week to give to homeless shelters, jails, medical centers and other Bay Area places that have run out during the novel coronavirus pandemic.