Cinco de Mayo crowd concerns in San Jose

Large crowds gathered in East San Jose ahead of the Cinco de Mayo holiday and defied the stay-at-home order.  

New California nurses jobless during coronavirus pandemic

Some newly registered California nurses are left sitting at home. Many have been applying, but said even with the coronavirus pandemic, they can't get a job.

UCSF releases data on nearly 3,000 Mission District residents tested for COVID-19

The University of California at San Francisco on Monday announced results from initial coronavirus testing done in the city's Mission District late last month.

Mineta San Jose joins other Bay Area airports in mask requirements

Mineta San Jose International Airport Monday joined SFO and Oakland International Airport in requiring travelers and airport workers to wear masks.

Kaiser Oakland medical workers make touching music video to say 'Thank you'

Kaiser medical workers in Oakland create a musical message of thanks to the "Super Heroes" working on the front line against the coronavirus.

Trump says death toll could reach 100,000

Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump insists that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 66,000 Americans.

Newsom: Certain retail sectors can open at the end of the week

“As early as the end of this week you will have the capacity as a retailer...to begin to reopen for pickup," he said. "We are entering the next phase this week. This is a very positive sign," he said. "The data says it can happen."  

Unimpressed by online classes, college students seek refunds

Schools insist that, after being forced to close by their states, they’re still offering students a quality education.

Trump pushes economy reopening, says virus could kill 100K

The president, fielding questions from Americans Sunday night in a virtual town hall from the Lincoln Memorial, acknowledged valid fears on both sides of the issue. Some people are worried about getting sick; others are reeling from lost jobs and livelihoods.

CA to allow some retail businesses to reopen
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that some retail businesses will be allowed to reopen later this week.

May the 4th be with them: Rep. Jackie Speier, first responders honor healthcare workers Star Wars-style

To mark May 4, also known as Star Wars Day  – other first responders dressed as Yoda, Princess Leia, and other iconic characters cheering on the healthcare workers as they arrived for their morning shift at San Mateo Medical Center.

San Francisco expands free COVID-19 testing to all essential workers

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and San Francisco Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax announced the expanded testing criteria, effective Monday.