Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says

Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says

The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.

The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.

Halloween draws a crowd to San Francisco's Castro District

Halloween draws a crowd to San Francisco's Castro District

Officials in San Francisco have been urging people to stay away from what has become the defacto party spot on Halloween.

Officials in San Francisco have been urging people to stay away from what has become the defacto party spot on Halloween.

England's monthlong lockdown may last longer amid rising COVID-19 cases

England's monthlong lockdown may last longer amid rising COVID-19 cases

The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.

The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.

Oakland's annual community Thanksgiving feast to be mobile this year

Oakland's annual community Thanksgiving feast to be mobile this year

Thousands of low-income families and unhoused people have been served a traditional holiday feast each year for the past 28 years at one location, but this year meals will be provided in a different way and under a new name.

Thousands of low-income families and unhoused people have been served a traditional holiday feast each year for the past 28 years at one location, but this year meals will be provided in a different way and under a new name.

US reports nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases, breaking new single-day record

US reports nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases, breaking new single-day record

Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.

Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.

England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million

England faces monthlong lockdown as COVID-19 cases pass 1 million

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the government is putting all of England under a monthlong lockdown next week after being warned that a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks without tough action.

Newsom says his kids "phasing back" into classrooms

Newsom says his kids "phasing back" into classrooms

Newsom, whose four children attend private school, said he believes children learn best in the classroom and his administration will support districts with personal protective gear and testing resources so they can safely reopen.

Newsom, whose four children attend private school, said he believes children learn best in the classroom and his administration will support districts with personal protective gear and testing resources so they can safely reopen.

BART looks to restore rider confidence in age of COVID-19

BART looks to restore rider confidence in age of COVID-19

BART is focused on ensuring that riders feel confident and safe on trains as the Bay Area rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.

BART is focused on ensuring that riders feel confident and safe on trains as the Bay Area rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.

San Jose church continues to violate COVID-19 orders after $300K in fines

San Jose church continues to violate COVID-19 orders after $300K in fines

Calvary Chapel has been hosting weekly indoor service with about 600 people who are not wearing masks or social distancing, county officials said in a statement on Friday. 

Calvary Chapel has been hosting weekly indoor service with about 600 people who are not wearing masks or social distancing, county officials said in a statement on Friday. 

Dr. Anthony Fauci addresses Silicon Valley leaders

Dr. Anthony Fauci addresses Silicon Valley leaders

Fauci discussed everything from the timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine, to an alarming spike in cases nationwide. 

Fauci discussed everything from the timeline for a COVID-19 vaccine, to an alarming spike in cases nationwide. 

Losses mount for oil companies as pandemic grips economy

Losses mount for oil companies as pandemic grips economy

The string of losses and what by almost all counts will be a money-losing year is new territory for Exxon Mobil, which has not posted an annual loss since Exxon and Mobil merged in 1999.

The string of losses and what by almost all counts will be a money-losing year is new territory for Exxon Mobil, which has not posted an annual loss since Exxon and Mobil merged in 1999.

Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission

Johns Hopkins health expert says enclosed outdoor dining isn’t ironclad for COVID-19 transmission

With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.

With restrictions on indoor dining still in place for many parts of the DMV, the planning for winterizing outdoor seating in the time of coronavirus has been in the works for a lot of restaurants.