Coronavirus: Bay to Breakers race postponed until September

Event organizers announced on Friday that San Francisco's most famous race, Bay to Breakers, is postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

San Jose Mayor Liccardo, Chief of Police Garcia update on need and enforcement of shelter in place
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San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined San Jose Chief of Police Eddie Garcia Friday morning to discuss the importance of residents staying home, and how residents can report businesses that are not in compliance with the order.

Non-essential travel restricted at US-Mexico border to control coronavirus spread

Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

40 million Californians told to stay at home with no firm end date

“I can assure you home isolation is not my preferred choice, I know it’s not yours, but it’s a necessary one,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said

Buying binge: Marijuana users stocking up during quarantine

New York, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California, are among the cities labeling dispensaries “essential” businesses that can remain open during virus lockdowns, in some cases with limitations.

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

The United States is moving its tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, according to a tweet by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

How Nextdoor is inspiring neighbors helping neighbors in a time of crisis

The social networking platform “Nextdoor” is playing a key role in keeping people connected during this time of social distancing.

Generous man gives $100 to each worker at Tempe eatery amid coronavirus pandemic

With all the bad news that came with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, people who work for an East Valley eatery finally have something positive to celebrate on Thursday.

California governor issues statewide stay-at-home order

Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order effective Thursday evening for all California counties as a new measure to bend the curve of those affected by the new coronavirus.  

Working Oakland families hit hard by school closure, shelter in place order

School closures and a mandatory shelter in place around the Bay Area has hit working families especially hard. Families in the Oakland Unified School District are trying to hold on as they work to get through each day with uncertainty about what lies ahead.

Meals on Wheels asks for financial support amid increased demand

Alameda County's Meals on Wheels program is asking for financial support to help it feed the county's 2,400 homebound seniors during the novel coronavirus pandemic.