Cops on alert for masked criminals amid pandemic

​​​​​​​While wearing a medical mask, Serrell Gordon stole $780 in energy drinks from a Walmart store, then falsely claimed to loss prevention that he had coronavirus, San Leandro police say.

San Francisco races to provide internet access, devices to students in time for distance learning

With San Francisco Unified School District shifting to distance learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, the district wants to make sure all its students have access to the internet at home. 

Threat of coronavirus outbreak latest trouble at decaying SF jail

The threat of a coronavirus outbreak at San Francisco's County Jail No. 4 on the top floor of the city's Hall of Justice is the latest problem for the run-down facility. For years, lawmakers have proposed closing the jail but repeatedly rejected plans to build a new facility, leaving the inmates in limbo.

Rent is going down in Los Angeles due to pandemic

A new report published by real estate data tracking company CoStar indicates that new apartments, and those under construction, are facing the biggest decreases in rent prices.

Public health expert says COVID-19 won't be controlled until vaccine arrives

A University of California at Berkeley public health expert said on Friday that there are some hopeful signs in the fight to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic but it probably won't be completely controlled until a vaccine for it is developed.

On the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area grocery store workers worried about safety

As the shelter-in-place response to COVID-19 completes another week, the continued threat to those on the front lines lives on. Grocery workers are feeling the strain of balancing the public’s need for food, versus their family’s need to remain safe.

SF Mayor Breed says city must prioritize who can access hotel rooms

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Friday responded to calls from supervisors and housing activists that the city house all of its 8,000 homeless residents in hotel rooms, in the wake of a confirmed novel coronavirus case at a homeless shelter.

Golden Gate Park turns 150
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The Golden Gate Park in San Francisco is turning 150 years old on Saturday.

Face masks recommended, though Trump says he won’t wear one

President Donald Trump says his administration is encouraging many Americans to wear face masks in public, though he stresses that the recommendation is optional and is conceding that he will not be complying with it.