BART creates 'crowding charts' during coronavirus pandemic

The color-coded charts are broken down by lines, stations and time of day. Teal is zero to 24 riders; lime green is 25 to 30; and yellow is more than 31.

Groom dies of coronavirus, 100 others infected after wedding

More than 100 people who attended a wedding in India tested positive for coronavirus and the groom reportedly died two days after he was married.

Newsom hints he will tighten coronavirus restrictions in California ahead of July 4

Newsom planned Wednesday to announce he will “tighten things up” only weeks after loosening his March 19 stay-at-home order and reopening most businesses.

Pared-down Muir Woods experience means less visitors

Muir Woods, the National Monument in Marin County, has created a pared-down experience to keep staff and visitors safe. The pandemic means instead of admitting as many as 5,000 visitors daily, Muir Woods is letting in about 1,800.

Santa Clara County issues school reopening guidelines

Among the requirements are mandatory face coverings in the classroom and strict social distancing among middle and high school students.

Newsom authorizes extension of renters’ protection from potential COVID-19-related eviction

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Tuesday that authorizes local governments to halt evictions of renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through September 30. 

One-third of San Quentin inmates infected with COVID-19

Cases of COVID-19 at San Quentin State Prison have grown to more than 1,100 infected inmates. Triage tents are setup to house some of them as hospitals take on dozens of sick prisoners.

Gov. Newsom looks at Project Roomkey as potential long-term fix on homelessness

The governor says he's setting aside more than a billion dollars to help cities and counties buy hotels and properties to help transition homeless off the streets and into homes.

San Francisco 4th of July waterfront fireworks officially canceled due to COVID-19

Out of abundance of caution and due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases seen in the Bay Area and throughout California, the annual 4th of July fireworks show in San Francisco was officially canceled on Tuesday. 

Bay Area mom, NYT bestselling author shares her experiences amid rise in racism toward Asian-Americans

An award-winning Bay Area author is advancing the conversation about racism and offering opportunity for dialogue, following incidents during which she was targeted for the color of her skin. 

CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain

The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading

One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over. 

IRS won't extend tax filing deadline past July 15

The agency said in a press release, that taxpayers unable to meet the dealdline can request an automatic extension of time to file until Oct. 15.

EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists

The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.

EU reopens its borders to 14 nations but not to US

More than 15 million Americans are estimated to travel to Europe each year, while some 10 million Europeans head across the Atlantic.