Labor Day weekend impacted by oppressive heat and pandemic
Bay Area government leaders are urging people to use common sense to defend against the deadly coronavirus, and the oppressive heat.
Bay Area government leaders are urging people to use common sense to defend against the deadly coronavirus, and the oppressive heat.
Bay Area coronavirus developments and numbers: September 4
Statewide, there are 722,283 cases of COVID-19 in California and 13,490 deaths.
Statewide, there are 722,283 cases of COVID-19 in California and 13,490 deaths.
San Francisco's mood on coronavirus is shifting
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
UN health agency says no COVID-19 vaccine will be endorsed before it's safe and effective
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
At a press briefing on Friday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said vaccines have been used successfully for decades, and credited them with eradicating smallpox and bringing polio to the brink of being eliminated.
Labor Day weekend: Health officials say keep it small, wear face masks
Health officials are warning against large gatherings over Labor Day weekend saying it could further prolong the coronavirus pandemic.
Health officials are warning against large gatherings over Labor Day weekend saying it could further prolong the coronavirus pandemic.
15 Marin County schools qualify to reopen for in-person instruction
"It's been a long five and a half months since school closed and we're thrilled to be going back," said Jenny Novack, a Kentfield resident and mother of two children.
"It's been a long five and a half months since school closed and we're thrilled to be going back," said Jenny Novack, a Kentfield resident and mother of two children.
COVID-19: Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, doctor suggests
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief medical officer laid out the sexual ground rules during a statement that covered the best ways to keep yourself and your partner safe from COVID-19 while engaging in sexual intercourse.
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief medical officer laid out the sexual ground rules during a statement that covered the best ways to keep yourself and your partner safe from COVID-19 while engaging in sexual intercourse.
College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Santa Clara County hopes to move into red tier of state's reopening plan next week
In Santa Clara County, salons, barbershops, and malls are allowing customers inside. Next week, the county may get the green light from the state to resume more indoor operations.
In Santa Clara County, salons, barbershops, and malls are allowing customers inside. Next week, the county may get the green light from the state to resume more indoor operations.
Pleasanton seniors are enjoying the fruits of their labor
It's not just how long they've been doing it that's unusual, it's what they're growing.
It's not just how long they've been doing it that's unusual, it's what they're growing.
COVID-19 hitting Latino community much harder than others
Rob Roth reports.
Rob Roth reports.
New developments in the Pelosi salon controversy
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
White House, critics launch new attacks over Pelosi's salon trip
Standing at the podium in the White House Briefing Room, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany criticized Pelosi for her salon visit. McEnany played video footage of Pelosi inside the salon in rotation on two large screens.
Standing at the podium in the White House Briefing Room, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany criticized Pelosi for her salon visit. McEnany played video footage of Pelosi inside the salon in rotation on two large screens.
Pac-12 reaches agreement for rapid COVID testing
The deal with Quidel Corporation announced Thursday is a major step toward safe resumption of Pac-12 sports.
The deal with Quidel Corporation announced Thursday is a major step toward safe resumption of Pac-12 sports.
White House faces skepticism over prospects for a vaccine
The skepticism comes amid growing questions about the scientific credibility of the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The skepticism comes amid growing questions about the scientific credibility of the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A's righty Daniel Mengden tests positive for coronavirus
Oakland faces playing three doubleheaders in a seven-day span starting next Tuesday.
Oakland faces playing three doubleheaders in a seven-day span starting next Tuesday.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
FEMA says it will no longer pay for face masks, other PPE for schools
Basic emergency supplies that schools, public housing, and courthouses rely on for COVID-19 prevention will no longer be covered by FEMA under an updated policy, according to the agency.
Basic emergency supplies that schools, public housing, and courthouses rely on for COVID-19 prevention will no longer be covered by FEMA under an updated policy, according to the agency.
San Francisco police gyms have remained open during pandemic shutdowns
San Francisco police gyms have stayed open throughout the coronavirus pandemic, while indoor fitness centers around the city remain closed.
San Francisco police gyms have stayed open throughout the coronavirus pandemic, while indoor fitness centers around the city remain closed.