Oakland Mayor Schaaf announces COVID-19 relief fund
Mayor Schaaf and generous donors announced an emergency relief fund to assist the city's most vulnerable residents.
Mayor Schaaf and generous donors announced an emergency relief fund to assist the city's most vulnerable residents.
Marin County health officials announce ten new cases of coronavirus, total stands at 25
It was the largest single-day increase since the county's first case was reported on March 4.
It was the largest single-day increase since the county's first case was reported on March 4.
Contra Costa County reports first coronavirus death; person in 70s
"This death underscores the need for all Contra Costa County to stay home," said Dr. Chris Farnitano, the county's public health officer. "This is very serious."
"This death underscores the need for all Contra Costa County to stay home," said Dr. Chris Farnitano, the county's public health officer. "This is very serious."
Italy announces 627 more coronavirus deaths, the country's biggest day-to-day increase
That brings the official total of new deaths overall to 4,032 and cases to 47,021.
That brings the official total of new deaths overall to 4,032 and cases to 47,021.
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.
Event organizers announced on Friday that San Francisco's most famous race, Bay to Breakers, is postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Federal government waiving student loan payments, suspending entry at borders due to coronavirus
The president remarked on the developments on Friday.
The president remarked on the developments on Friday.
San Jose Mayor Liccardo, Chief of Police Garcia update on need and enforcement of shelter in place
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.
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.
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
“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.
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.
The United States is moving its tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, according to a tweet by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Garth Brooks plans Facebook concert next week – and he’s taking requests
The 30-minute set is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Monday and Brooks says he’ll be accepting song requests.
The 30-minute set is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Monday and Brooks says he’ll be accepting song requests.
This year's Scripps National Spelling Bee has been canceled
The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus.
Undercover video shows LA restaurant allowing dine-in despite county orders to combat COVID-19
As Los Angeles County's emergency order became even stricter, not all businesses are following the law and closing down.
As Los Angeles County's emergency order became even stricter, not all businesses are following the law and closing down.
Burlingame retirement home on lockdown, 5 residents test positive for COVID-19
A Burlingame retirement home remains under virtual lockdown, with five residents confirmed positive for coronavirus.
A Burlingame retirement home remains under virtual lockdown, with five residents confirmed positive for coronavirus.
CDC: Young people not immune to COVID-19
CDC says young people are not immune to COVID-19.
CDC says young people are not immune to COVID-19.
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.
The social networking platform “Nextdoor” is playing a key role in keeping people connected during this time of social distancing.
Seniors in assisted living facilities left lonely and bored during pandemic
For many of California's approximately 9 million senior citizens, the so-called golden years have been anything but golden recently.
For many of California's approximately 9 million senior citizens, the so-called golden years have been anything but golden recently.
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.
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.
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.