Full briefing: Newsom describes how targeted strategies can cause dip in virus
Gov. Gavin Newsom discussed rising coronavirus cases in the Central Valley and implementing the "Imperial appraoch" during regular coronavirus briefing.
Gov. Gavin Newsom discussed rising coronavirus cases in the Central Valley and implementing the "Imperial appraoch" during regular coronavirus briefing.
Fauci warns against opening schools in hot spots
He said while the nation’s “default principle” should be that children return to school, “to say that every child has to go back to school is not really realizing the fact that we have such a diversity of viral activity.”
He said while the nation’s “default principle” should be that children return to school, “to say that every child has to go back to school is not really realizing the fact that we have such a diversity of viral activity.”
GOP doctor in Tennessee Senate race wants Fauci fired
Dr. Manny Sethi attacked Dr. Anthony Fauci during a campaign event over the weekend in Knoxville.
Dr. Manny Sethi attacked Dr. Anthony Fauci during a campaign event over the weekend in Knoxville.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
21st San Quentin inmate pronounced dead of COVID-19
Orlando G. Romero, 48, was pronounced dead on Sunday, the agency said.
Orlando G. Romero, 48, was pronounced dead on Sunday, the agency said.
More outdoor dining in the Castro means closing off area to more cars
But additional space for restaurants comes at a loss of parking.
But additional space for restaurants comes at a loss of parking.
Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
Parents in some states are getting their first look at a new school year as the coronavirus continues to cause upheaval in school systems around the country.
San Mateo County tightens coronavirus restrictions
New rules in the county went into effect at midnight on Sunday, Aug 2nd.
New rules in the county went into effect at midnight on Sunday, Aug 2nd.
US to pay $2 billion to foreign pharmaceutical companies for coronavirus vaccine
The investment ensures 100 million doses of the vaccine, if it is proven effective.
The investment ensures 100 million doses of the vaccine, if it is proven effective.
Protesters call for mass inmate releases outside of San Quentin Prison
The group of protesters demands inmates be released as the prison deals with an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
The group of protesters demands inmates be released as the prison deals with an ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
California COVID-19 cases see dip in 7-day average
Hospitalizations are also down.
Hospitalizations are also down.
San Mateo County tightens coronavirus restrictions
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Amazon workers demand safer conditions at San Leandro warehouse
Some employees say they work in unsafe conditions at the warehouse, and want the company to put the health of its workers ahead of profits.
Some employees say they work in unsafe conditions at the warehouse, and want the company to put the health of its workers ahead of profits.
Amazon warehouse workers demand safer work environment
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Sara Zendehnam reports.
State orders San Mateo County to close many indoor businesses beginning at midnight
The new order begins at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, August 2.
The new order begins at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, August 2.
Grace tests positive, knocking him out of contention and PGA
Under PGA Tour guidelines, Grace has to self-isolate for 10 days and be without a fever for 24 hours before returning.
Under PGA Tour guidelines, Grace has to self-isolate for 10 days and be without a fever for 24 hours before returning.
Bay Area coronavirus developments and numbers: August 1
Statewide there are 500,130 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 9,224 deaths. That's up from 493,588 cases and 9,005 on Friday.
Statewide there are 500,130 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 9,224 deaths. That's up from 493,588 cases and 9,005 on Friday.
Marathon Martinez Refinery 'indefinitely idled'
The company is also putting a New Mexico refinery on indefinite hold and announced that most jobs would be lost at the two sites, with phased layoffs starting in October.
The company is also putting a New Mexico refinery on indefinite hold and announced that most jobs would be lost at the two sites, with phased layoffs starting in October.