Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans' travel plans
Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.
Families trying to get in a last-minute vacation before school starts better do some homework on COVID-19 restrictions before loading up the minivan.
Marin County drive-in theater screening sells out in 15 minutes
Drive-in movies are making a comeback thanks to the coronavirus, with Marin County the latest example.
Drive-in movies are making a comeback thanks to the coronavirus, with Marin County the latest example.
San Francisco to improve pedestrian space, increase physical distancing in Tenderloin
San Francisco city officials on Friday announced a temporary, four-block stretch of Jones Street in the city's Tenderloin will increase physical distancing as the district struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco city officials on Friday announced a temporary, four-block stretch of Jones Street in the city's Tenderloin will increase physical distancing as the district struggles with the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 researcher shares his latest observations surrounding coronavirus
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Rashid Chotani for our weekly interview. Chotani has advised the CDC and is a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the US. Chotani and his colleagues are on the verge of certifying a breakthrough in a new testing method for the novel coronavirus, which began FDA-level trials on Monday, March 30. He and his team have also developed a new app, which has been endorsed by leaders including President Trump, designed to bring legitimate, informative, and up-to-date COVID-19 information to the international public.
KTVU's Heather Holmes speaks with Dr. Rashid Chotani for our weekly interview. Chotani has advised the CDC and is a leading figure in the fight against COVID-19 in the US. Chotani and his colleagues are on the verge of certifying a breakthrough in a new testing method for the novel coronavirus, which began FDA-level trials on Monday, March 30. He and his team have also developed a new app, which has been endorsed by leaders including President Trump, designed to bring legitimate, informative, and up-to-date COVID-19 information to the international public.
Hairstylists, shop owners continue protests, pleas to reopen
Bay Area hair salon owners have begun organizing in their fight to be allowed to re-open indoors.
Bay Area hair salon owners have begun organizing in their fight to be allowed to re-open indoors.
Federal unemployment bonus payment program expires at midnight, millions impacted
In its simplest terms, failure to renew this program will be yet another major economic disaster.
In its simplest terms, failure to renew this program will be yet another major economic disaster.
Tom Vacar reports.
California reports over 8,000 new coronavirus cases Friday
On the last day of July, California rounded out its worst month of the pandemic, in terms of new cases and deaths, with 8,086 new cases of COVID-19.
On the last day of July, California rounded out its worst month of the pandemic, in terms of new cases and deaths, with 8,086 new cases of COVID-19.
Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg released from hospital
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from a hospital in New York City and has returned home.
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been discharged from a hospital in New York City and has returned home.
Central Valley teenager is the state's first child to die from coronavirus
The state's death toll surpassed 9,000 on Friday, and three-quarters were 65 and older.
The state's death toll surpassed 9,000 on Friday, and three-quarters were 65 and older.
Many Bay Area eviction moratoriums have extended: know your tenant rights
Many eviction moratoriums across the Bay Area have been extended, some indefinitely, and many others through the end of September. But your tenant protections will vary depending on where you live.
Many eviction moratoriums across the Bay Area have been extended, some indefinitely, and many others through the end of September. But your tenant protections will vary depending on where you live.
Oil giants lost billions as pandemic crushed demand for fuel
San Ramon, California-based Chevron brought in $13.49 billion in revenue, about a third of what it brought in last year.
San Ramon, California-based Chevron brought in $13.49 billion in revenue, about a third of what it brought in last year.
Staff member at James Boys Ranch in Morgan Hill tests positive for COVID-19
The email, obtained by KTVU, said that the staff member last worked in Bravo-Pod and as a result, the boys in that B-Pod will be moved temporarily to G-Pod so that their pod can get deep cleaned.
The email, obtained by KTVU, said that the staff member last worked in Bravo-Pod and as a result, the boys in that B-Pod will be moved temporarily to G-Pod so that their pod can get deep cleaned.
California prison population falls to 30-year low
The state prison population has dropped to the lowest number in 30 years as people are released due to the coronavirus, officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Thursday.
The state prison population has dropped to the lowest number in 30 years as people are released due to the coronavirus, officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Thursday.
Lowe's shelling out $100M in coronavirus bonuses to hourly workers
Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.
Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.
Dublin teens pitch in to fight the coronavirus
A website begun by Bay Area teenagers to connect local businesses with personal protective equipment providers has quickly grown into a nationwide effort to help communities stay safe.
A website begun by Bay Area teenagers to connect local businesses with personal protective equipment providers has quickly grown into a nationwide effort to help communities stay safe.
USC to expand virus testing after 45 students linked to Greek Row test positive for COVID-19
A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along the University of Southern California's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students, faculty and staff safe on its campuses.
A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along the University of Southern California's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students, faculty and staff safe on its campuses.
California lawmakers slam EDD for slow payouts; $600 federal unemployment benefits set to expire
Things could get even more complicated if Congress extends supplemental federal unemployment benefits, which gave people up to $600 in an additional weekly payments but just expired.
Things could get even more complicated if Congress extends supplemental federal unemployment benefits, which gave people up to $600 in an additional weekly payments but just expired.
California hiker assaulted after he says he asked jogger to put on a mask
When the Larkspur hiker asked the jogger to put on a mask, he not only refused but allegedly shoved him and knocked him to the ground, officials said.
When the Larkspur hiker asked the jogger to put on a mask, he not only refused but allegedly shoved him and knocked him to the ground, officials said.
McDonald's CEO says law enforcement may be called on customers who refuse to wear masks
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.