20th California inmate dies of coronavirus; senators to hold oversight hearing
Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, announced this week that the Senate Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing on the COVID-19 outbreak in California prisons on July 1.
Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, announced this week that the Senate Committee on Public Safety will hold an oversight hearing on the COVID-19 outbreak in California prisons on July 1.
Protective gear given to hundreds of Oakland families
The collective was spearheaded by Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao at the start of the shelter-in-place mandate.
The collective was spearheaded by Oakland city councilmember Sheng Thao at the start of the shelter-in-place mandate.
US COVID-19 cases surge to highest level in 2 months
The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.
The U.S. on Tuesday reported 34,700 new cases of the virus, according to a tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University that was published Wednesday. There have been only two previous days that the U.S. has reported more cases.
Activists rally through Tenderloin, denounce city's settlement with UC Hastings over homeless people
Activists marched through the Tenderloin to denounce a plan by the city to remove hundreds of homeless people from the area in accordance with a legal settlement brought on by UC Hastings, among others.
Activists marched through the Tenderloin to denounce a plan by the city to remove hundreds of homeless people from the area in accordance with a legal settlement brought on by UC Hastings, among others.
Controlled burn in East Bay hills takes on greater importance amid pandemic
Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District deliberately burned thick brush and vegetation to protect against wildfires later in the season.
Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District deliberately burned thick brush and vegetation to protect against wildfires later in the season.
SJ Sharks, Santa Clara County team up for free COVID-19 testing
Residents can receive a COVID-19 test with no appointment, health insurance, or doctor's note.
Residents can receive a COVID-19 test with no appointment, health insurance, or doctor's note.
Contra Costa Co. elections officials seek balance of voting, safety
County supervisors and election officials said they're increasing efforts to recruit as many younger poll workers as possible.
County supervisors and election officials said they're increasing efforts to recruit as many younger poll workers as possible.
Yosemite National Park extends some campground closures over COVID-19 concerns
California has seen a rise in COVID-19 cases as the state moves further into its reopening plan--raising concerns about what lies ahead.
California has seen a rise in COVID-19 cases as the state moves further into its reopening plan--raising concerns about what lies ahead.
Bay Area youth sports begin a return to group training, with strict rules in place
Slowly and methodically, youth sports have begun returning to in-person training in the Bay Area. But as expected, the practices look starkly different than they did prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Slowly and methodically, youth sports have begun returning to in-person training in the Bay Area. But as expected, the practices look starkly different than they did prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest Bay Area COVID-19 number of cases
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Tuesday afternoon include:
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Tuesday afternoon include:
Fauci: Next few weeks critical to tamping down virus spikes
Fauci was testifying along with the heads of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Fauci was testifying along with the heads of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and a top official at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Summer rays can inactivate coronavirus in 34 minutes, study says
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Midday sunlight is capable of inactivating 90 percent or more of the SARS-CoV-2 virus after 34 minutes of exposure, a recent study found.
Study uncovers link between blood type and coronavirus susceptibility
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
Doctors say there is mounting evidence of a link between a certain blood type and the severity of the novel coronavirus.
San Jose police looking for woman who they say purposely coughed on 1-year-old
Because there is a coronavirus pandemic, police are considering the woman a suspect of assault.
Because there is a coronavirus pandemic, police are considering the woman a suspect of assault.
As coronavirus cases rise, California governor says he could start reeling back some reopenings
But Newsom said he is worried about the direction the state is going: 35 percent of all new positive cases of coronavirus in California have happened in the last two weeks – that’s nearly 47,000 new cases.
But Newsom said he is worried about the direction the state is going: 35 percent of all new positive cases of coronavirus in California have happened in the last two weeks – that’s nearly 47,000 new cases.
Thermal body cameras to screen LAX travelers for COVID-19 starting Tuesday
Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thermal cameras that check passengers' body temperatures will begin operating Tuesday throughout the Tom Bradley International Terminal and arrival areas at LAX as another layer of protection to help keep travelers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novak Djokovic tests positive for coronavirus after organizing tournament
Djokovic has been criticized for organizing the tournament and bringing in players from other countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Djokovic has been criticized for organizing the tournament and bringing in players from other countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 9 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 around the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
The milestone comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the single-largest one day increase in COVID-19 cases.
San Jose police seek woman who coughed on baby at Yogurtland
San Jose police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman who they say intentionally coughed on a small child in a stroller. Doing so is considered assault and a felony crime during the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Jose police are asking for the public's help to identify a woman who they say intentionally coughed on a small child in a stroller. Doing so is considered assault and a felony crime during the COVID-19 pandemic.
43 Marin Sanitary Service workers test positive for COVID-19; management says outbreak contained
At Marin Sanitary Service in San Rafael, 43 workers have tested positive for the coronavirus this month. That's about 15% of its work force.
At Marin Sanitary Service in San Rafael, 43 workers have tested positive for the coronavirus this month. That's about 15% of its work force.