In a reversal, California approves Santa Clara County's reopening plan
Santa Clara County won state approval for a plan that allows outdoor dining to continue and salons and gyms to reopen, days after the state rejected the proposal.
Santa Clara County won state approval for a plan that allows outdoor dining to continue and salons and gyms to reopen, days after the state rejected the proposal.
Napa County may shut down recently reopened businesses
County health officials say that as newly confirmed coronavirus cases jump, businesses may have to shut down.
County health officials say that as newly confirmed coronavirus cases jump, businesses may have to shut down.
San Francisco backs down from indoor dining
City officials say that indoor dining can't happen until coronavirus infection rates go down.
City officials say that indoor dining can't happen until coronavirus infection rates go down.
Hiring soared in May as mass layoffs eased
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that the number of available jobs rose sharply as well, but remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that the number of available jobs rose sharply as well, but remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
New health, safety measures in place at Downtown Disney
Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday.
Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday.
Top medical officer for California prisons replaced amid outbreak behind bars
The move comes as COVID-19 infections among inmates are sharply rising.
The move comes as COVID-19 infections among inmates are sharply rising.
ICE says foreign students may have to leave U.S. if taking "online-only" classes
International students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall, under new guidelines issued Monday by federal immigration authorities.
International students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall, under new guidelines issued Monday by federal immigration authorities.
City launches new COVID-19 testing site for Tenderloin residents
The city of San Francisco will launch a pop-up COVID-19 testing site on Tuesday in the Tenderloin neighborhood, providing free testing for some of the city's most needy residents.
The city of San Francisco will launch a pop-up COVID-19 testing site on Tuesday in the Tenderloin neighborhood, providing free testing for some of the city's most needy residents.
‘Our normal selves in abnormal times’: Company debuts clear ‘smart’ mask
One company is looking to give back people’s expressive identities without compromising health with a clear “smart” mask.
One company is looking to give back people’s expressive identities without compromising health with a clear “smart” mask.
Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
California Assembly delays session after virus outbreak
A coronavirus outbreak in the California Legislature has indefinitely delayed the state Assembly’s return to work from a scheduled summer recess.
A coronavirus outbreak in the California Legislature has indefinitely delayed the state Assembly’s return to work from a scheduled summer recess.
Tom Vacar reports.
Bay Area COVID-19 developments and case numbers
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Monday afternoon include:
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Monday afternoon include:
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
California steps up enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions at bars, restaurants
Newsom warned local elected officials on Friday they risk state sanctions if they don’t enforce health orders as the coronavirus pandemic worsens, while about 200 state inspectors fanned out to look for violators over the Fourth of July weekend.
Newsom warned local elected officials on Friday they risk state sanctions if they don’t enforce health orders as the coronavirus pandemic worsens, while about 200 state inspectors fanned out to look for violators over the Fourth of July weekend.
Full briefing: Gov. Newsom updates on California's COVID-19 response
Governor Newsom said Monday that six new counties have been added to the state's COVID-19 watch list.
Governor Newsom said Monday that six new counties have been added to the state's COVID-19 watch list.
'Costco Karen' throws fit over face mask policy, Twitter video shows
An unidentified Costco customer has gone viral for refusing to wear a face mask inside the superstore amid the coronavirus health crisis.
An unidentified Costco customer has gone viral for refusing to wear a face mask inside the superstore amid the coronavirus health crisis.
Marin County stops indoor dining amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The county was placed on the State's watch list last week and did not show adequate improvement in the days following.
The county was placed on the State's watch list last week and did not show adequate improvement in the days following.