Oakland school leaders share scenarios for reopening schools in the fall
The meeting started about 5 p.m. and was available on Zoom in English, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese until Zoom reached its limit of 1,000 users, prompting school leaders to ask families to watch on YouTube.
The meeting started about 5 p.m. and was available on Zoom in English, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese until Zoom reached its limit of 1,000 users, prompting school leaders to ask families to watch on YouTube.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
July 4 forecast: Drought conditions, fireworks and sneaker waves point to potential danger
KTVU meteorologist Kyla Grogan said on top of that, most of California is experiencing some type of drought or severe drought situation.
KTVU meteorologist Kyla Grogan said on top of that, most of California is experiencing some type of drought or severe drought situation.
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
U.S. jobs surge despite bleak unemployment figures
The U.S. added 4.8 million jobs to the economy between mid-May and mid-June, according to the Labor Department's jobs report Thursday.
The U.S. added 4.8 million jobs to the economy between mid-May and mid-June, according to the Labor Department's jobs report Thursday.
Santa Clara Co. health order does away with phased reopenings
Among the activities that are not permitted include indoor dining, nightclubs, theatres, stadiums, and arenas.
Among the activities that are not permitted include indoor dining, nightclubs, theatres, stadiums, and arenas.
Riverside County man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
Berkeley city council amends ordinance to help tenants; landlords can still collect damages
(UPDATE 7/2/20): The Berkeley City Attorney's office has evaluated the city council's amended emergency ordinance attempting to make it easier for tenants to break leases and offered clarification for understanding. The clarification points to California civil code which permits a landlord the right to pursue unpaid/lost rent over the duration of the lease term. It vastly reduces the scope and impact of the changes the council made. Below is from the updated ordinance:
(UPDATE 7/2/20): The Berkeley City Attorney's office has evaluated the city council's amended emergency ordinance attempting to make it easier for tenants to break leases and offered clarification for understanding. The clarification points to California civil code which permits a landlord the right to pursue unpaid/lost rent over the duration of the lease term. It vastly reduces the scope and impact of the changes the council made. Below is from the updated ordinance:
Tesla workers rally, call for health department protections during COVID-19 pandemic
Tesla workers rallied outside Alameda County Public Health Department on Thursday. They want the county to protect workers at the company's Fremont plant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tesla workers rallied outside Alameda County Public Health Department on Thursday. They want the county to protect workers at the company's Fremont plant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Everyone needs to wear a mask': Doctors issue urgent plea to Americans as COVID-19 cases surge
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
The surge has been blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following other social distancing guidelines as states reopened over the past few weeks.
Study uncovers which non-medical face mask best protects against coronavirus
A new study found which types of masks offer the best protection against the coronavirus.
A new study found which types of masks offer the best protection against the coronavirus.
SF leaders urge residents to stay home Fourth of July weekend as COVID-19 crisis deepens
San Francisco Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax said Thursday he has seen a significant and alarming trend in virus infections and worries that it could be the beginning of a surge.
San Francisco Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax said Thursday he has seen a significant and alarming trend in virus infections and worries that it could be the beginning of a surge.
Thursday coronavirus numbers and developments from around the Bay Area
As of Wednesday at 3 p.m., officials have confirmed the following number of cases around the greater Bay Area region.
As of Wednesday at 3 p.m., officials have confirmed the following number of cases around the greater Bay Area region.
California job losses continue and could worsen
At some time soon, continued lockdowns will have even more devastating effects unless the federal government comes up with a lot more relief, which is already delayed until late this month or early next.
At some time soon, continued lockdowns will have even more devastating effects unless the federal government comes up with a lot more relief, which is already delayed until late this month or early next.
Over 240,000 COVID-19 cases in California
6,163 people have died in the state.
6,163 people have died in the state.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
'Unprecedented number' of complaints about EDD processing unemployment claims
San Francisco lawmakers and residents who have had trouble with unemployment benefits, convened Thursday on Zoom to discuss issues with the Employment Development Department’s unemployment program.
San Francisco lawmakers and residents who have had trouble with unemployment benefits, convened Thursday on Zoom to discuss issues with the Employment Development Department’s unemployment program.
Santa Clara County health order allows some reopenings with stricter mask rule
Santa Clara County issued a new health order that would allow some businesses to reopen with stricter mask rules while ruling out a reopening for indoor dining and other activities.
Santa Clara County issued a new health order that would allow some businesses to reopen with stricter mask rules while ruling out a reopening for indoor dining and other activities.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.