North Bay race organizer fined $6K for holding race during pandemic

Similar events have been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but Matt Dockstader tried to hold what he called a hybrid event.

Back to red: Coronavirus restrictions return to Contra Costa County

Starting Friday, Contra Costa County imposed new restrictions on indoor retail and gyms while telling some bars and other businesses to close.

Fiscal crisis may push Golden Gate Bridge tolls to $10

Members of the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District are set to meet to discuss possibly raising tolls another $2 or laying off workers. That means "pay as you go" drivers would pay about $10. 

Stanford doctor warns to rethink holiday travel as COVID surges

With Thanksgiving two weeks away, the doctor in charge of Stanford’s Critical Care Task Force for Covid-19 is making a plea to rethink the holiday and limit travel.

Unwelcome milestone: California hits million COVID-19 cases

California will be the second state — behind Texas — to eclipse a million known cases. The grim milestone in a state of 40 million comes as the U.S. has surpassed 10 million infections.

Oakland Museum to reopen for first time in eight months

The Oakland Museum of California announced Thursday it will reopen for the first time in eight months with three free admission days later this month.

Moraga schools prepares for some students' return with hybrid learning

The Moraga School District is preparing for the return of some students to the classroom on Monday, making it one of the first public school districts in Contra Costa County to transition to hybrid learning.

LA County using CARES Act money to partially pay PR firms for COVID-19 messaging; now totaling $2.9 million

Los Angeles County has extended agreements with two PR firms hired to guide the county’s COVID-19 messaging and is using federal CARES Act money to offset part of the cost of their contracts, which now total $2.9 million, according to documents obtained exclusively by FOX 11.

Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields

The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.

Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021

Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19

The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.

Alameda County at risk of sliding back into most-restrictive purple tier

Alameda County has been in the less restrictive orange tier of the state's reopening blueprint since mid-October, but that could be short-lived. 

South Bay COVID-19 safety rally for those who work with students with special needs

The union representing these teacher aides and assistants are demanding more training on safety protocols, better cleaning procedures and the ability to have more of their members work from home - instead of in a classroom.

2020 Christmas shipping deadlines: Here's when you need to mail gifts

With the number of coronavirus cases rising in the U.S. and the incoming colder weather keeping people out of stores, there may be even more strain on shipping networks in the coming weeks.

After one week, Santa Cruz Boardwalk shuts down because of rise in virus cases

Santa Cruz County health officials say the number of active cases has doubled in recent weeks, with a weekend increase that appears related to Halloween.