AC Transit offering fare free rides 'until further notice'

AC Transit began offering fare free rides during the coronavirus health crisis, asked passengers to access buses through rear doors.

Peninsula nail salon owners organize medical supply drive

In a matter of days, nearly 3,000 masks, 59,450  pairs of gloves and other items were bought by the salon owners and collected in the garage of a home to be given to health care workers.

Support local eateries by participating in 'Great American Takeout Day' Tuesday

You can satisfy your hunger and help your favorite restaurant survive this coronavirus pandemic by taking part in the "Great American Takeout" Tuesday.

From a distance, young Minnesota girl befriends neighbor during COVID-19 outbreak

As families across Minnesota stay home and maintain a social distance from others, one young girl made friends with her neighbor - all by communicating from her balcony.

Texas lieutenant governor says failing economy worse than the coronavirus

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised eyebrows with his suggestion that he country get back to work and ignore medical advice to stay home.

US deal may be at hand to ease economic pain of coronavirus

Top congressional and White House officials negotiating the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package say they expect to reach a deal Tuesday.

California to limit beach, park access to slow coronavirus

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he would close parking lots at dozens of beaches and state parks to prevent the spread of coronavirus after large groups flocked to the coast and mountains to get outdoors on the first weekend since the state’s stay-at-home order took effect.

African jazz great Manu Dibango dies in France after contracting coronavirus

Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.

Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns

Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.

UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and US

The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.

Santa Clara Co.: 3 more die from COVID-19 coronavirus

Three more people died in Santa Clara County from the COVID-19 coronavirus and 19 additional confirmed cases were reported Monday evening.

California chief justice suspends jury trials statewide for 60 days

California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on Monday evening ordered all jury trials in the state superior courts suspended for 60 days in light of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus at issue in child-custody dispute

The coronavirus figured into an unusual child-custody dispute Monday morning in a normally quiet Danville neighborhood.

'Knees and toes!' Man shows seniors around the world how to stay active during coronavirus pandemic

Described as a "national treasure," 96-year-old Bob Fulton is showing fellow residents of the United Kingdom and seniors around the world that you can still keep active while being isolated at home during this novel coronavirus pandemic.