Nearly 1/3 of California given go-ahead to open dine-in restaurants, malls

The counties are: Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Nevada, Mariposa, Placer, Plumas, San Benito, Shasta, Sierra, Tehama, Tuolomne, Yuba and Sutter counties. 

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.

Air Force veteran, 93, hitchhikes to store for Hershey bars, says he and girlfriend split one 'every night'

A 93-year-old Air Force veteran in California was so intent on procuring Hershey bars for his girlfriend that he snuck away from their senior community and hitchhiked to the local 99-cent store.

California couple first in state to tie knot via Zoom during coronavirus pandemic

Sarita and Love Singhal tied the knot on Zoom, their family and friends appeared in boxes on the computer to witness the unusual ceremony and wish them well.

Rural California counties persist in defying virus order despite governor calling it a 'mistake'

Sutter County Supervisor Mike Ziegenmeyer said he was “irritated” by Gov. Newsom’s comments. He said the counties were following the directive of their shared public health officer, Dr. Phuong Luu.

Deputy who evacuated fire victims says he's not hero

​​​​​​​A San Mateo County sheriff's deputy who helped evacuate residents from an apartment building on fire in Millbrae said he isn't a hero because he was just doing his job.

Visit with grandma: San Bruno dog brings comfort during shelter-in-place

It’s a scene played out outside homes across the country and even around the world: loved ones, visiting their elderly parents or grandparents with distance between them and a wish they could reach out for a hug. 

Man in quarantine watches birth of his first child via Zoom

“It’s hard to put into words what it’s like having a baby during the coronavirus pandemic. But it has really enabled us to put this whole thing into perspective,” Stephanie Gandelman, the child’s mother, told Storyful.

‘Stay home, stay safe and save lives’: 9-year-old honorary police officer urges social distancing

Nine-year-old Jack Beattie, an honorary sergeant of the Irish National Police Service had a strong message for those still not adhering to social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic: “Stay home, stay safe and save lives.”

Oakland's Marshawn Lynch hands out free face masks

This week, Lynch was captured on camera donating masks to folks at Lake Merritt, the Alameda County Food Bank and at Highland Hospital. People even noted Wednesday was his birthday too. 

Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic

A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.