California courts' decision could force more people to stay behind bars during pandemic, critics say

California courts' decision could force more people to stay behind bars during pandemic, critics say

What that means is that those who are arrested or waiting for a court date will have to wait longer in custody. For example, someone who is waiting to be arraigned might now have to wait 7 days, instead of 48 hours, to get his or her first court hearing. 

What that means is that those who are arrested or waiting for a court date will have to wait longer in custody. For example, someone who is waiting to be arraigned might now have to wait 7 days, instead of 48 hours, to get his or her first court hearing. 

Oakland woman dies of coronavirus within days

Oakland woman dies of coronavirus within days

Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.

Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.

Santa Clara County trying to thin out homeless shelters during pandemic

Santa Clara County trying to thin out homeless shelters during pandemic

”Nothing we do in any building will be packed anymore,” said City Chavez, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

”Nothing we do in any building will be packed anymore,” said City Chavez, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors.

Americans can expect coronavirus rescue checks 'within 3 weeks'

Americans can expect coronavirus rescue checks 'within 3 weeks'

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a Sunday morning interview that qualifying Americans can expect to see their $1,200 checks deposited into their accounts "within three weeks."

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a Sunday morning interview that qualifying Americans can expect to see their $1,200 checks deposited into their accounts "within three weeks."

California restaurants say 30% to close permanently without state aid due to coronavirus

California restaurants say 30% to close permanently without state aid due to coronavirus

As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.

As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.

Reduced BART, Muni and VTA service during coronavirus outbreak

Reduced BART, Muni and VTA service during coronavirus outbreak

Starting on Monday, commuters can expect to see limited service with fewer trips ending earlier in the evening. Some routes won't be running at all. 

Starting on Monday, commuters can expect to see limited service with fewer trips ending earlier in the evening. Some routes won't be running at all. 

Prince Charles ends isolation period for coronavirus

Prince Charles ends isolation period for coronavirus

The prince’s Clarence House office says Charles is in good health after completing the seven-day quarantine.

The prince’s Clarence House office says Charles is in good health after completing the seven-day quarantine.

Saudi nurse breaks down as he's forced to refuse son's hug after work

Saudi nurse breaks down as he's forced to refuse son's hug after work

In the heartbreaking video, Naser Ali Al-Shahrani, a nurse working Riyadh, returns home from working at the hospital and refuses a hug from his son.

In the heartbreaking video, Naser Ali Al-Shahrani, a nurse working Riyadh, returns home from working at the hospital and refuses a hug from his son.

Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders

Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders

Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.

Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.

Trump: COVID-19 deaths to peak in two weeks, distancing will continue until April 30th

Trump: COVID-19 deaths to peak in two weeks, distancing will continue until April 30th

The initial 15-day period of social distancing urged by the federal government expires Monday and Trump had expressed interest in relaxing the national guidelines at least in parts of the country less afflicted by the pandemic.

The initial 15-day period of social distancing urged by the federal government expires Monday and Trump had expressed interest in relaxing the national guidelines at least in parts of the country less afflicted by the pandemic.

Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier

Instacart workers seek strike as jobs get busier, riskier

Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.

Some Instacart workers have called for a walk-out Monday, saying they need hazard pay and protective gear, among other demands.

COVID-19 in the Bay Area: Latest numbers

COVID-19 in the Bay Area: Latest numbers

The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Sunday afternoon

The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Sunday afternoon