Tesla gets OK from Alameda Co. health officials on reopening with some stipulations
Alameda County characterized their talks with the automaker as "productive".
Alameda County characterized their talks with the automaker as "productive".
Local restaurant owners see challenges in adapting new guidelines for dine-in services
When Slow Hand BBQ in Pleasant Hill had to pivot to take out orders only, the owners didn't know what to expect.
When Slow Hand BBQ in Pleasant Hill had to pivot to take out orders only, the owners didn't know what to expect.
Local dentists planning for possible office reopenings in June
Dr. Cynthia Brattesani, a San Francisco dentist for the past 31 years, is among the local dentists planning to reopen as soon as June 1.
Dr. Cynthia Brattesani, a San Francisco dentist for the past 31 years, is among the local dentists planning to reopen as soon as June 1.
Not all face masks effective in protecting against COVID-19, San Mateo County officials say
Since March, masks have become the new must-have wardrobe item, designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Various styles have flooded the market, from the N95 surgical masks to those designed for comfort.
Since March, masks have become the new must-have wardrobe item, designed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Various styles have flooded the market, from the N95 surgical masks to those designed for comfort.
Video shows how quickly COVID-19 can spread in buffet-style restaurant setting
An experiment filmed by Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK shows how easy it is for a virus like COVID-19 to spread on a cruise ship or in buffet-style restaurant.
An experiment filmed by Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK shows how easy it is for a virus like COVID-19 to spread on a cruise ship or in buffet-style restaurant.
Restaurants may need months to meet California reopening guidelines
It could take "weeks, if not months" for restaurants to meet California's guidelines for reopening, an industry official said.
It could take "weeks, if not months" for restaurants to meet California's guidelines for reopening, an industry official said.
Man refuses to wear mask at 7-Eleven, breaks window
At the 7-Eleven on Thornhill Drive in the Oakland hills, the signs are clear: masks are required to protect against the coronavirus.
At the 7-Eleven on Thornhill Drive in the Oakland hills, the signs are clear: masks are required to protect against the coronavirus.
California State University campuses staying closed for fall
California State University will hold most fall classes online and leave classrooms closed, Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday.
California State University will hold most fall classes online and leave classrooms closed, Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday.
Eyes to the sky! Cal Guard flyover makes its way above the Bay
The flyover is a salute to first responders and health care workers during the pandemic.
The flyover is a salute to first responders and health care workers during the pandemic.
Contra Costa County seeks contact tracing volunteers
Contra Costa County health officials are seeking volunteers to be "contact tracers" to research the connections between people who have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and others who may have potentially been infected.
Contra Costa County health officials are seeking volunteers to be "contact tracers" to research the connections between people who have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and others who may have potentially been infected.
Man uses giant plastic Zorb ball to greet grandma on Mother’s Day
“You can’t be too safe, especially when dealing with the elderly,” Danny Wolverton said.
“You can’t be too safe, especially when dealing with the elderly,” Danny Wolverton said.
Santa Clara County supes decline extending eviction moratorium for now
The county's moratorium currently ends at the end of the month but allows the board to extend or shorten its duration depending on the state of the pandemic.
The county's moratorium currently ends at the end of the month but allows the board to extend or shorten its duration depending on the state of the pandemic.
LA County will likely keep stay-at-home orders in place through July, health officials say
Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order will likely be extended until the end of July, unless county health officials see "dramatic change in this virus or in the tools" available to fight COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the county's top public health official, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order will likely be extended until the end of July, unless county health officials see "dramatic change in this virus or in the tools" available to fight COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the county's top public health official, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
California paves way for reopening offices, malls and restaurants
Not everyone is compelled into this phase, he said, including the Bay Area and Los Angeles counties, which have not chosen to move that fast.
Not everyone is compelled into this phase, he said, including the Bay Area and Los Angeles counties, which have not chosen to move that fast.
California man with 1% chance of surviving COVID-19 leaves hospital in emotional celebration, after 64 days
He spent 64 days in the hospital, more than half of that time in a coma, and was given a 1% chance of surviving COVID-19. Last week, Gregg Garfield left his Burbank hospital to cheers, tears, and a tribute dedicated to a hero.
He spent 64 days in the hospital, more than half of that time in a coma, and was given a 1% chance of surviving COVID-19. Last week, Gregg Garfield left his Burbank hospital to cheers, tears, and a tribute dedicated to a hero.
Coronavirus prompts Twitter to allow employees to work from home 'forever'
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.
Facebook, Google have also make work-from-home optional until next year.
California siblings: 14-year-old accepted to 8 universities, 16-year-old getting his PhD
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Tiara Abraham, 14, has been accepted into eight universities while her 16-year-old brother Tanishq is already working on his PhD.
Counterfeit masks reaching frontline health workers in US
An investigation has found millions of counterfeit medical masks, gloves, gowns and other supplies being used in hospitals across the country, putting lives at risk.
An investigation has found millions of counterfeit medical masks, gloves, gowns and other supplies being used in hospitals across the country, putting lives at risk.
Bay Area restaurant owners eager to open doors but they have many questions
Many are waiting on guidance from county and state health officials before making changes.
Many are waiting on guidance from county and state health officials before making changes.
Pelosi unveils $3T coronavirus aid package for Friday vote
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, encouraging Congress to "go big" with aid to cash-strapped states and struggling Americans.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package Tuesday, encouraging Congress to "go big" with aid to cash-strapped states and struggling Americans.