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.
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.
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.
Bank of America will allow customers to defer payments on mortgages amid COVID-19 financial crisis
Bank of America has announced it will also implement a series of actions aimed at creating financial ease for its customers.
Bank of America has announced it will also implement a series of actions aimed at creating financial ease for its customers.
2 Lakers players test positive for COVID-19
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that two of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus closures leave service workers wondering how to pay the bills
Countless service employees are uncertain where to turn after losing their incomes in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic shutting down businesses across the Bay Area.
Countless service employees are uncertain where to turn after losing their incomes in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic shutting down businesses across the Bay Area.
California National Guard on alert
In readying the National Guard for action, Gov. Gavin Newsom?s office emphasized that it?s for duties routinely performed during natural disasters and other emergencies. But Newsom grimly added that ?we have the ability to do martial law... if we feel the necessity.?
In readying the National Guard for action, Gov. Gavin Newsom?s office emphasized that it?s for duties routinely performed during natural disasters and other emergencies. But Newsom grimly added that ?we have the ability to do martial law... if we feel the necessity.?
San Francisco relocates emergency operations center, hires more nurses in response to COVID-19
San Francisco's number of novel coronavirus cases rose to 70 on Thursday.
San Francisco's number of novel coronavirus cases rose to 70 on Thursday.
Dow reclaims 20K protecting Trump-era gains
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 189 points, reversing a drop of 721 points, or 3.6 percent, shortly after the open. The S&P 500 also posted modest gains.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 189 points, reversing a drop of 721 points, or 3.6 percent, shortly after the open. The S&P 500 also posted modest gains.
$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus price gouging complaints surge in US
Across a country where lines are long and patience is thin, authorities are receiving a surge of reports about merchants trying to cash in on the coronavirus crisis.
Across a country where lines are long and patience is thin, authorities are receiving a surge of reports about merchants trying to cash in on the coronavirus crisis.
Reserve officer with San Jose police department tests positive for COVID-19
San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia and San Jose Police Officers Association President Paul Kelly are expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce the start of self-quarantining for some officers in the department in light of the positive test.
San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia and San Jose Police Officers Association President Paul Kelly are expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce the start of self-quarantining for some officers in the department in light of the positive test.
Newsom requests Trump deploy USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through Sept. 1, 2020, to help assist with the state's battle against COVID-19.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through Sept. 1, 2020, to help assist with the state's battle against COVID-19.
BART to end train service at 9 p.m. following 90 percent decline in night time ridership
BART officials said ridership after 9 p.m. currently represents only 3 percent of the total amount each day, and the agency decided closing early was a better option than running shorter or less frequent trains.
BART officials said ridership after 9 p.m. currently represents only 3 percent of the total amount each day, and the agency decided closing early was a better option than running shorter or less frequent trains.
Jails across California, country release inmates because of coronavirus
San Francisco jails only hold the most violent inmates, so they have one of the lowest incarceration rates in the country. That makes social distancing easier, jail officials said.
San Francisco jails only hold the most violent inmates, so they have one of the lowest incarceration rates in the country. That makes social distancing easier, jail officials said.
WHO now says Ibuprofen is OK to take for coronavirus symptoms
The World Health Organization (WHO) is now saying it is OK to take Ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is now saying it is OK to take Ibuprofen for coronavirus symptoms.
RAW: SJPD holds press conference after reserve officer tests positive for COVID-19
Chief Eddie Garcia held the press conference during the early afternoon on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
Chief Eddie Garcia held the press conference during the early afternoon on Thursday, March 19, 2020.
NY cases jump to more than 5,000
New York has more than 5,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, more than double the number from yesterday.
New York has more than 5,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, more than double the number from yesterday.
Coronavirus kills 3 in a single New Jersey family
New Jersey family is mourning the loss of three of its members to COVID-19, and several others remain ill.
New Jersey family is mourning the loss of three of its members to COVID-19, and several others remain ill.
Clarifying remarks, California governor says virus called unlikely to prompt martial law
On Wednesday, Brian Ferguson, spokesman for the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, said the governor doesn’t envision tanks and armed soldiers in the streets.
On Wednesday, Brian Ferguson, spokesman for the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, said the governor doesn’t envision tanks and armed soldiers in the streets.
California governor's wife says she's running out of toilet paper
Her remarks were met with scorn. Several critics responded with the famous line attributed to Marie Antoinette: “Let them eat cake!”
Her remarks were met with scorn. Several critics responded with the famous line attributed to Marie Antoinette: “Let them eat cake!”
California to spend $150M to protect homeless from coronavirus
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said it’s possible 60,000 could contract the virus.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said it’s possible 60,000 could contract the virus.