US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 70,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Inmate released from SF jail, returns less than two weeks later positive for COVID-19
San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto said the inmate is in isolation and has not had contact with the rest of the jail population since he returned to the facility.
San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto said the inmate is in isolation and has not had contact with the rest of the jail population since he returned to the facility.
Shanghai Disneyland to reopen May 11 with controlled capacity
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
Officials for the park say that they took their first “measured steps towards reopening” in early March.
Dallas salon owner gets 7 days in jail for reopening in defiance of countywide restrictions
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
California governor visits small businesses in Sacramento as some retail gets the go-ahead
The idea is to discuss how business owners are planning to reopen while also preserving the public health.
The idea is to discuss how business owners are planning to reopen while also preserving the public health.
Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
3 family members charged in killing of security guard who told customer to wear face mask
A woman, her adult son and husband have been charged in the fatal shooting of a security guard who refused to let the woman's daughter enter a Family Dollar in Michigan because she wasn’t wearing a face mask to protect against transmission of the coronavirus.
A woman, her adult son and husband have been charged in the fatal shooting of a security guard who refused to let the woman's daughter enter a Family Dollar in Michigan because she wasn’t wearing a face mask to protect against transmission of the coronavirus.
North Bay counties leaning toward reopening retail sector, other Bay Area counties undecided
Since Newsom said he'd allow "low-risk" businesses in California like book stores, clothing stores, sporting good stores and florists to open with curbside pickup by Friday, would the Bay Area follow suit?
Since Newsom said he'd allow "low-risk" businesses in California like book stores, clothing stores, sporting good stores and florists to open with curbside pickup by Friday, would the Bay Area follow suit?
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
The city said the program at 633 Hegenberger Road will provide three meals per day, running water and sewer connections to each trailer for "maximum safety and dignity."
Oakland to shelter 130 homeless people in high-end trailers during COVID-19 and beyond
The city of Oakland on Tuesday announced it is launching Operation HomeBase, a COVID-19 isolation trailer program during the coronavirus and beyond.
The city of Oakland on Tuesday announced it is launching Operation HomeBase, a COVID-19 isolation trailer program during the coronavirus and beyond.
Retired police chief says he's blessed to be alive after recovering from COVID-19
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
"This is not the flu, this virus is no joke," said Carlos Basurto, 51, who admits he didn't take the threat seriously enough in the beginning.
Nike to donate more than 30,000 shoes to COVID-19 frontline workers
The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.
The sportswear giant is partnering with the nonprofit Good360 and local organizations to give staff at various hospitals around the U.S. and Europe a pair of shoes.
Meat plant shutdowns lead to fast-food shortages, limits on purchases
At three different locations at Wendy's in San Jose, there are signs posted that the fast-food chain is out of some popular items, including, burgers.
At three different locations at Wendy's in San Jose, there are signs posted that the fast-food chain is out of some popular items, including, burgers.
Nearly 300 visitors ordered to leave Pacifca beaches, SoCal beaches set to reopen
In an effort to discourage crowding, officials banned umbrellas, tents, barbecues, coolers and chairs from all beaches in San Mateo County.
In an effort to discourage crowding, officials banned umbrellas, tents, barbecues, coolers and chairs from all beaches in San Mateo County.
Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items
Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.
Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.
California owner defies orders and opens gym, calling it essential
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
"I'm big on the Constitution," Jacob Lewis said. "So if you want to wear a mask, wear a mask. If you don't, don't. If you want to come in, great, use it. If you don't want to come in, stay at home."
San Francisco small business owners preview this week's retail reopening
The return of retail will mean major modifications for businesses that can restart.
The return of retail will mean major modifications for businesses that can restart.
California governor releases coronavirus reopening report card
California Governor Gavin Newsom says his decisions to begin easing up on stay-at-home restrictions are supported by state data over the past two weeks showing improvements in six criteria the governor laid out last month.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says his decisions to begin easing up on stay-at-home restrictions are supported by state data over the past two weeks showing improvements in six criteria the governor laid out last month.