Contra Costa County housing advocates call for extension on eviction moratorium
As of Wednesday, the county had recorded a total of 4,375 COVID-19 cases and 88 deaths, with the seven-day average hitting 146 infections, according to Contra Costa Health Services.
As of Wednesday, the county had recorded a total of 4,375 COVID-19 cases and 88 deaths, with the seven-day average hitting 146 infections, according to Contra Costa Health Services.
Bay Area performers are still entertaining fans during the pandemic
In any live performance, it may be someone's 'art' that brings strangers together, for a shared experience.
In any live performance, it may be someone's 'art' that brings strangers together, for a shared experience.
Pandemic not slowing down Fantastic Negrito
Oakland's Grammy Award-winning musician, Fantastic Negrito, has not stopped making music during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oakland's Grammy Award-winning musician, Fantastic Negrito, has not stopped making music during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oakland will begin school year with distance learning, move to phased return to classrooms
The fall semester is set to begin on August 10, and no students will be in classrooms.
The fall semester is set to begin on August 10, and no students will be in classrooms.
Outdoor dining no longer allowed in Alameda County due to state guidelines
Alameda County health department says outdoor dining is once again prohibited
Alameda County health department says outdoor dining is once again prohibited
Bay Area food banks are seeing an unprecedented need
At the Alameda County Food Bank cars line-up for free groceries in numbers no one has ever seen before. The number of people in need now is staggering.
At the Alameda County Food Bank cars line-up for free groceries in numbers no one has ever seen before. The number of people in need now is staggering.
California plans to release 8,000 inmates early amid COVID-19 prison outbreaks
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is taking several actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 that is plaguing several prisons, especially San Quentin.
Salinas: Alisal school district office closed after 2 employees test positive for COVID-19
Two Alisal Union School District employees who work at the District Office have tested positive for COVID-19, the district's Superintendent Jim Koenig said on Friday.
Two Alisal Union School District employees who work at the District Office have tested positive for COVID-19, the district's Superintendent Jim Koenig said on Friday.
Triathlete released from hospital following lengthy COVID-19 battle
He went from Ironman to miracle man. San Jose resident Tom Butts was released from Kaiser Permanente San Jose Friday after suriviving a very bad case of COVID-19. Doctors are crediting his physical and mental strength for helping him pull through.
He went from Ironman to miracle man. San Jose resident Tom Butts was released from Kaiser Permanente San Jose Friday after suriviving a very bad case of COVID-19. Doctors are crediting his physical and mental strength for helping him pull through.
Oakland Unified School District presents reopening plan
A leaked document appears to show that Oakland public school officials plan to begin the coming school year with online learning.
A leaked document appears to show that Oakland public school officials plan to begin the coming school year with online learning.
Opioid-related deaths during pandemic up in at least 35 states: study
The alarming opioid epidemic has not left as the nation deals with the pandemic's uncertainty.
The alarming opioid epidemic has not left as the nation deals with the pandemic's uncertainty.
West Contra Costa schools will begin year online
Students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District have been told they will resume classes only online due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District have been told they will resume classes only online due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
US interest in moving to New Zealand jumps during COVID-19 pandemic
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
More Americans are reportedly looking to move to New Zealand amidst the coronavirus.
Pediatric group breaks with White House over school reopenings
President Trump issued a call this week for all of America's schools to reopen full time and suggested Democrats want to keep them closed ahead of the November election to hurt his re-election chances.
President Trump issued a call this week for all of America's schools to reopen full time and suggested Democrats want to keep them closed ahead of the November election to hurt his re-election chances.
World Health Organization says coronavirus airborne transmission is possible indoors
While the WHO previously said airborne transmission is possible during medical procedures generating aerosols, the new message highlights the risk in other indoor areas with close settings and poor ventilation, such as choir practice, restaurants and fitness classes.
While the WHO previously said airborne transmission is possible during medical procedures generating aerosols, the new message highlights the risk in other indoor areas with close settings and poor ventilation, such as choir practice, restaurants and fitness classes.
Sonoma County added to California's COVID-19 watchlist
county health leaders have been notified and the official declaration from the state is expected to come sometime Friday.
county health leaders have been notified and the official declaration from the state is expected to come sometime Friday.
2 California counties, once defiant, see virus cases rise
Sutter County was one of the first places in California to more broadly reopen its economy. It and neighboring Yuba County defied Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order to let restaurants, hair salons, gyms and a shopping mall reopen in early May.
Sutter County was one of the first places in California to more broadly reopen its economy. It and neighboring Yuba County defied Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order to let restaurants, hair salons, gyms and a shopping mall reopen in early May.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Oakland McDonald's linked to 25 COVID-19 cases ordered to do more to protect workers, public
A McDonald's restaurant in Oakland's Temescal District that has been linked to 25 cases of the novel coronavirus may reopen Sunday but must show it is keeping employees and the public safe from the virus, following a court order on Thursday.
A McDonald's restaurant in Oakland's Temescal District that has been linked to 25 cases of the novel coronavirus may reopen Sunday but must show it is keeping employees and the public safe from the virus, following a court order on Thursday.
Benicia restaurant owner cited over face-mask violations, claims employees exempt
A restaurant owner in Benicia said he was cited for employees not wearing masks, even though those employees have medical conditions.
A restaurant owner in Benicia said he was cited for employees not wearing masks, even though those employees have medical conditions.