Livermore Parks and Rec District declares state of emergency
The board ratified the declaration at a special meeting Wednesday in response to the Alameda County Public Health Department confirming evidence of community transmission in the county.
The board ratified the declaration at a special meeting Wednesday in response to the Alameda County Public Health Department confirming evidence of community transmission in the county.
President Trump says quarantine of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut "will not be necessary"
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".
He has asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory in lieu of a quarantine, which he says "will not be necessary".
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Mayor Sam Liccardo speak at Bloom Energy in Sunnyvalek
The Governor and the Mayor spoke to the media on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Bloom Energy is refurbishing ventilators for the State of California.
The Governor and the Mayor spoke to the media on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Bloom Energy is refurbishing ventilators for the State of California.
'Reading Rainbow' star LeVar Burton wants to livestream reading books amid coronavirus pandemic
LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and of "Star Trek" fame, wants to livestream his popular reading times to help ease the coronavirus blues.
LeVar Burton, star of "Reading Rainbow" and of "Star Trek" fame, wants to livestream his popular reading times to help ease the coronavirus blues.
Widespread park closures begin as officials work to deter crowds
Crowds and close contact alarmed officials who saw social distancing precautions disappear.
Crowds and close contact alarmed officials who saw social distancing precautions disappear.
Volunteers sought to help deliver meals to Santa Clara County seniors sheltering in place
The organization pairs healthy volunteers with a low risk of spreading the virus with people in high-risk demographics, offering seniors and immunocompromised people access to necessities like groceries and medications.
The organization pairs healthy volunteers with a low risk of spreading the virus with people in high-risk demographics, offering seniors and immunocompromised people access to necessities like groceries and medications.
Pet owners urged to plan for care of pets in event of hospitalization
While hospitals are working to meet ever-increasing coronavirus patient demands, animal shelters expect that the outbreak could leave hundreds of pets needing care when their owners are hospitalized.
While hospitals are working to meet ever-increasing coronavirus patient demands, animal shelters expect that the outbreak could leave hundreds of pets needing care when their owners are hospitalized.
Latest developments on COVID-19 in the region
In San Francisco, test kits for the novel coronavirus will be prioritized for health care workers and first responders, Mayor London Breed announced Friday.
In San Francisco, test kits for the novel coronavirus will be prioritized for health care workers and first responders, Mayor London Breed announced Friday.
San Mateo nail salon owners answer call to service by gathering and distributing medical supplies
Amber Lee reports from San Mateo.
Amber Lee reports from San Mateo.
Immigrants, people of color face greater risks from COVID-19
As the virus continues to spread at exponential rates and millions of Americans shelter in place, health care systems around the country are pleading for additional resources in order to contain COVID-19 and treat patients stricken with the disease.
As the virus continues to spread at exponential rates and millions of Americans shelter in place, health care systems around the country are pleading for additional resources in order to contain COVID-19 and treat patients stricken with the disease.
Piedmont closes Hampton Park because gatherings violated shelter-in-place
The closure at the park, also known as Piedmont Sports Field, went into effect on Thursday and will continue until further notice.
The closure at the park, also known as Piedmont Sports Field, went into effect on Thursday and will continue until further notice.
Santa Clara County expects increase in COVID-19 cases, urges continued social distancing
By Friday evening, the county had 20 deaths from the COVID-19 coronavirus disease and 574 total confirmed infected.
By Friday evening, the county had 20 deaths from the COVID-19 coronavirus disease and 574 total confirmed infected.
7 staffers, 1 patient at Laguna Honda hospital test positive for COVID-19
All are in good condition and the seven staffers include five who provide patient care, according to a release from San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
All are in good condition and the seven staffers include five who provide patient care, according to a release from San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
Sheriff asks for $85M for Santa Rita Jail, critics say it looks like a 'money grab'
And while critics have long been calling for these reforms, many are now questioning the dollar amount and the timing of such a request.
And while critics have long been calling for these reforms, many are now questioning the dollar amount and the timing of such a request.
Hayward tightens criteria for free COVID-19 testing
Previously, the city had relaxed screening criteria for the tests, which began on Monday, so people who weren't visibly sick but had known COVID-19 risk factors, were over the age of 65, pregnant or recently pregnant or homeless could be tested.
Previously, the city had relaxed screening criteria for the tests, which began on Monday, so people who weren't visibly sick but had known COVID-19 risk factors, were over the age of 65, pregnant or recently pregnant or homeless could be tested.
Napa County officials announce ninth confirmed case
The county confirmed its first case last Sunday.
The county confirmed its first case last Sunday.
Berkeley asks public for personal protective equipment donations
The list of items includes N-95 masks (expired masks accepted), isolation or surgical masks and gowns, gloves, all sizes of anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and sprays (bleach and peroxides), face shields, shoe covers, goggles or other eye protection, and Tyvek coveralls.
The list of items includes N-95 masks (expired masks accepted), isolation or surgical masks and gowns, gloves, all sizes of anti-bacterial hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and sprays (bleach and peroxides), face shields, shoe covers, goggles or other eye protection, and Tyvek coveralls.
See's Candies suspending production due to coronavirus threat
The South San Francisco-based company posted a message on its website, saying it is not taking any orders and temporarily shutting down, on the guidance of health authorities.
The South San Francisco-based company posted a message on its website, saying it is not taking any orders and temporarily shutting down, on the guidance of health authorities.
Police warn about door-to-door coronavirus scams
"These subjects are apparently asking for entry into residences to conduct inspections or searches," police said in a news release. "Neither the CDC nor SFDPH have personnel going door-to-door conducting inspections."
"These subjects are apparently asking for entry into residences to conduct inspections or searches," police said in a news release. "Neither the CDC nor SFDPH have personnel going door-to-door conducting inspections."
Federal judges urged to free thousands of California inmates
Sophia Mendoza said her son, being held in federal custody at Santa Rita Jail on a weapons charge, is a prime example of someone who needs to be released.
Sophia Mendoza said her son, being held in federal custody at Santa Rita Jail on a weapons charge, is a prime example of someone who needs to be released.