California food for seniors plan could run out of money soon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation plan to pay for and deliver three meals a day to vulnerable seniors during the coronavirus crisis has less than two weeks to launch before federal funding runs out, government documents show.

Gilead says remdesivir proved effective against coronavirus in US study

A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.

Governor's early school start caught top California educators by surprise

The state also doesn’t have the power to order districts to reopen; changes will need to be worked out between local districts and teachers unions.

Ban on construction sites could be lifted soon, insiders say

Construction industry officials say they anticipate the ban on most construction in the Bay Area to be lifted soon.

Congress struggles to govern, maintain physical distance during pandemic

Democratic House leaders announced Tuesday that the House will not return to session May 4, based on advice from the Congressional physician regarding coronavirus concerns. 

Ban on construction sites could be lifted soon, insiders say
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Construction industry officials say?they?anticipate?the ban on most construction in the Bay Area to be lifted soon. KTVU's Amber Lee got a preview of how the job site would be different with coronavirus adaptations.

Stanford health care workers facing mandatory furloughs

Stanford Health Care workers are being forced to take mandatory furloughs during the coronavirus outbreak, which is basically asking frontline healthcare workers to take pay cuts during a crisis, according to the workers' union.

Lawsuit: US citizens with immigrant spouses should get help

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.

Bay Area online library use at an all-time high
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Despite Bay Area public libraries being closed due to coronavirus restrictions, online use is at an all-time high.�

Sonoma Co. announces easing of restrictions on state parks
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As mental and in some cases physical fatigue wears on from coronavirus restrictions, Sonoma County announced a soft opening at some state parks.

Foggy timeline for reopening California as COVID-19 crisis looms on

The governor's noon news conference was much anticipated since some counties and businesses are opening up with or without his blessing

Musicians with Autism celebrates weekly virtual concerts online
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In the South Bay, a trio of musicians with special needs is using music to connect with others during the shelter-in-place order.

Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open

The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.