Mayor Breed, city officials give COVID-19 response update
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and city officials provide an update on the city's COVID-19 response.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and city officials provide an update on the city's COVID-19 response.
Oakland teen featured on nation's 'Graduate Together' event is rising musician
A teenage musician attending the Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) was among a handful of students highlighted in a nationwide virtual event over the weekend to celebrate the 3 million high school seniors in the U.S. who won’t be able to walk across the stage for graduation due to coronavirus restrictions.
A teenage musician attending the Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) was among a handful of students highlighted in a nationwide virtual event over the weekend to celebrate the 3 million high school seniors in the U.S. who won’t be able to walk across the stage for graduation due to coronavirus restrictions.
Scam alert: Text message offering free groceries from Target amid coronavirus pandemic is fake
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
The reported text says the recipient has qualified for $175 worth of free groceries and comes with a link to redeem the offer. But don’t click the link.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
Ocean City bar promotes social distancing with giant inflatable inner tube tables
Fish Tales in Ocean City, M.D. is using giant inflatable inner tube tables to ensure customers maintain safe social distancing.
Fish Tales in Ocean City, M.D. is using giant inflatable inner tube tables to ensure customers maintain safe social distancing.
11 Vallejo nursing home residents have died of coronavirus
County and public health officials are working with the staff at the nursing home on managing the outbreak.
County and public health officials are working with the staff at the nursing home on managing the outbreak.
Santa Rosa opens homeless encampment during COVID-19
Seventy tents are arranged on the parking lot, with restrooms, showers, and hand-washing stations nearby.
Seventy tents are arranged on the parking lot, with restrooms, showers, and hand-washing stations nearby.
Malaysian woman, born without arms, sews PPE with feet
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
A Malaysian woman born without arms has been sewing personal protective equipment for frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.
The Raging Grannies have a message: Stay home, save a granny
The Raging Grannies' message: Stay home, save a granny.
The Raging Grannies' message: Stay home, save a granny.
Professor tracks racism against Asian Americans during COVID-19
The professor fears the racism directed at Asian Americans may worsen even after the pandemic is over.
The professor fears the racism directed at Asian Americans may worsen even after the pandemic is over.
South Jersey gym reopens in defiance of governor's order, owners cited
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
Police in Camden County told the owners of a New Jersey gym that reopened this morning that they were “formally” in violation of the state’s shutdown order before telling them to "have a good day."
'We are essential:' Salon workers protest in Sacramento
The industry has already filed a lawsuit over the state's shelter-in-place order.
The industry has already filed a lawsuit over the state's shelter-in-place order.
Uber cuts 3,000 jobs as pandemic slashes demand for rides
Uber has cut 3,000 jobs from its workforce, its second major wave of layoffs in two weeks as the coronavirus slashed demand for rides.
Uber has cut 3,000 jobs from its workforce, its second major wave of layoffs in two weeks as the coronavirus slashed demand for rides.
'Gavin Newsom Nonessential' shirt a best seller at defiant Bay Area gift shop
A rogue gift shop in the South Bay is letting Gavin Newsom what they think of his coronavirus restrictions with a popular shirt.
A rogue gift shop in the South Bay is letting Gavin Newsom what they think of his coronavirus restrictions with a popular shirt.
Small businesses in San Francisco welcome back customers for curbside pickup
Small business owners in San Francisco are happy to welcome back some customers even if it is only curb side service.
Small business owners in San Francisco are happy to welcome back some customers even if it is only curb side service.
Square lets employees work from home permanently
San Francisco tech-company Square is now allowing employees to work from home permanently.
San Francisco tech-company Square is now allowing employees to work from home permanently.
Oakland teens known as 'Bored Bread Heads' donate 100 loaves of bread to needy
It began as a stress relieving outlet and a way for a group of students from Oakland Technical High School to connect with one another during the pandemic.
It began as a stress relieving outlet and a way for a group of students from Oakland Technical High School to connect with one another during the pandemic.
Vendors at San Jose's San Pedro Square adjusting to reopening during COVID-19 crisis
For the first time in six-weeks, customers were able to patronize restaurants in San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose.
For the first time in six-weeks, customers were able to patronize restaurants in San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose.
COVID-19 restrictions: What is and isn't allowed in Contra Costa County
The East Bay joined a number of other Bay Area counties Monday in relaxation of the more strict requirements of Phase Two reopenings set by the governor.
The East Bay joined a number of other Bay Area counties Monday in relaxation of the more strict requirements of Phase Two reopenings set by the governor.
Monday's status update on Bay Area COVID-19 developments
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: