Crackdown on commercial construction may be coming amid coronavirus crisis

San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa told KTVU in an interview that he is looking to see how his board might be able to put some more teeth into the strict rules regarding construction that his county mandated on March 16.

OpenTable lanches new service to help reduce long lines, overcrowding at grocery stores

San Francisco-based restaurant reservation site, OpenTable, launched a new service on Monday to help reduce overcrowding and long lines at grocery stores and other businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Trump: COVID-19 deaths to peak in two weeks, distancing will continue until April 30th

The initial 15-day period of social distancing urged by the federal government expires Monday and Trump had expressed interest in relaxing the national guidelines at least in parts of the country less afflicted by the pandemic.

Italy's front-line coronavirus heroes, in portraits

The doctors and nurses on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy are almost unrecognizable behind their masks, scrubs, gloves and hairnets — the flimsy battle armor donned at the start of each shift as the only barrier to contagion.

Police arrest man who crashed stolen school bus outside Redwood City bank

Redwood City police say they received multiple reports around 9:45 a.m. that a suspect had just crashed a school bus and was attempting to flee from the scene.

Food Maxx cashier who died of COVID-19 remembered as loving grandmother

On Wednesday, in Santa Clara County, there were 84 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported. It’s the largest number reported in a single day now that testing is readily available. There is also one new death bringing the death toll to 17.

Community sings happy birthday to Riverside boy after party was canceled due to Stay at Home order

Browen Bell was about to celebrate his 9th birthday, but unfortunately due to California's Stay at Home order that was issued Thursday evening by Governor Gavin Newsom his birthday party had to be canceled. 

Curry to host Coronavirus Q&A with Dr. Anthony Fauci

Warriors star Stephen Curry will hold a Q&A with Dr. Anthony Fauci on Curry's Instagram account on Thursday.

Ford using F-150 parts to design respirators for coronavirus fight

Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.

Peninsula nail salon owners organize medical supply drive

In a matter of days, nearly 3,000 masks, 59,450  pairs of gloves and other items were bought by the salon owners and collected in the garage of a home to be given to health care workers.

Former Santa Cruz County resident arrested on child sex abuse charges, authorities seek additional victims

A 51-year-old man South Lake Tahoe resident was arrested on nearly 100 felony counts related to child sex abuse and investigators said they "strongly believe" there are additional victims in Santa Cruz County, where the suspect once resided.

Police investigate after teens seen coughing on produce as part of prank

Police in Virginia asked parents to monitor their children's activities, as well as their social media posts during the COVID-19 outbreak, after a group of teens were seen filming themselves coughing on fruit and vegetables at a store.