San Francisco’s cable cars may not return until there’s a COVID-19 vaccine
San Francisco's iconic cable cars may not return until there is a vaccine for COVID-19, transportation officials are now saying.
San Francisco's iconic cable cars may not return until there is a vaccine for COVID-19, transportation officials are now saying.
San Quentin inmates: 'we are dying in here' amid COVID-19 outbreak
COVID-19 has infected more than 1,600 inmates at San Quentin and another 200 state prison employees. So far, there have been seven inmate deaths and more are testing positive for the coronavirus.
COVID-19 has infected more than 1,600 inmates at San Quentin and another 200 state prison employees. So far, there have been seven inmate deaths and more are testing positive for the coronavirus.
Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
SF’s Aquarium of the Bay struggles to survive COVID-19 closure
A San Francisco aquarium is asking to reopen its doors as it faces mounting debts because of COVID-19. The Aquarium of the Bay is in a bind because they can't simply close the doors and walk away just because visitors aren't allowed in.
A San Francisco aquarium is asking to reopen its doors as it faces mounting debts because of COVID-19. The Aquarium of the Bay is in a bind because they can't simply close the doors and walk away just because visitors aren't allowed in.
California’s staggering job losses continue
Though national unemployment claims dipped a little bit since last week, we're still looking at more than 1.3 million layoffs; the 15th straight week of unemployment of over a million a week.
Though national unemployment claims dipped a little bit since last week, we're still looking at more than 1.3 million layoffs; the 15th straight week of unemployment of over a million a week.
Amid pandemic, Newsom confronted by busy fire season
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday will provide an update on the state's wildfire preparedness and response efforts in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday will provide an update on the state's wildfire preparedness and response efforts in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NIAID launches clinical vaccine trials for COVID-19 — here’s how to volunteer
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
SF Mayor London Breed tests negative for COVID-19 after possible exposure at event
The mayor took to Twitter to share her results after announcing a day earlier she was possibly exposed to the virus at an event.
The mayor took to Twitter to share her results after announcing a day earlier she was possibly exposed to the virus at an event.
Public health officials, advocates speak at San Quentin State Prison regarding COVID-19 outbreak
Public health officials, advocates spoke at San Quentin State Prison on Thursday regarding COVID-19 outbreak.
Public health officials, advocates spoke at San Quentin State Prison on Thursday regarding COVID-19 outbreak.
Starbucks to require customers to wear face masks inside locations starting July 15
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Fraternity parties to blame for UC Berkeley coronavirus outbreak
As UC Berkeley reported a large spike in coronavirus cases, University officials say that frat parties where people didn't follow basic safety measures are to blame.
As UC Berkeley reported a large spike in coronavirus cases, University officials say that frat parties where people didn't follow basic safety measures are to blame.
Tahoe sees spike in COVID-19 cases as tourists return, health officials say
Infections in El Dorado County have more than doubled over the past three weeks to more than doubled to 280. Half of those are in South Lake Tahoe.
Infections in El Dorado County have more than doubled over the past three weeks to more than doubled to 280. Half of those are in South Lake Tahoe.
Woman yells ‘I am a schoolteacher and I have COVID-19,’ then spits in man’s face in Costco
A Highland Park woman was allegedly so mad that a man removed his face mask in a north suburban Costco that she yelled she had COVID-19 before spitting in his face, police said.
A Highland Park woman was allegedly so mad that a man removed his face mask in a north suburban Costco that she yelled she had COVID-19 before spitting in his face, police said.
CDC director says school reopening guidelines won't be revised
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield clarified Thursday that the agency would not be revising their guidelines, but instead offering “different reference documents” for local governments and school districts to review as they begin to determine whether they can safely reopen schools this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield clarified Thursday that the agency would not be revising their guidelines, but instead offering “different reference documents” for local governments and school districts to review as they begin to determine whether they can safely reopen schools this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Layoffs stuck at high level as 1.3 million seek jobless aid
The persistently elevated level of layoffs are occurring as a spike in virus cases has forced six states to reverse their move to reopen businesses. Those six — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan and Texas — make up one-third of the U.S. economy.
The persistently elevated level of layoffs are occurring as a spike in virus cases has forced six states to reverse their move to reopen businesses. Those six — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Michigan and Texas — make up one-third of the U.S. economy.
Napa County rolls back on indoor dining after landing on COVID-19 watchlist
Napa is among 26 California counties on a state watch-list for rising COVID rates.
Napa is among 26 California counties on a state watch-list for rising COVID rates.
'Heartbreaking day' — Stanford drops 11 sports to cut costs
Stanford was already facing some difficult financial choices as it tried to support one of the nation's largest athletics departments.
Stanford was already facing some difficult financial choices as it tried to support one of the nation's largest athletics departments.
Gov. Newsom talks hospital capacity, safely reopening schools as California coronavirus cases rise
Newsom on Wednesday talked a lot about hospital capacity, surge capacity, the need for more qualified people to assist in the more rural and overloaded places across the state.
Newsom on Wednesday talked a lot about hospital capacity, surge capacity, the need for more qualified people to assist in the more rural and overloaded places across the state.
California coronavirus cases continue
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
Brooks Brothers, worn by Lincoln and Kennedy, goes bankrupt
Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, is filing for bankruptcy protection.