Domestic violence crimes increase during pandemic
As people shelter in place, crime is decreasing in most categories. But not domestic violence.
COVID-19 outbreak at Orinda Care Center for the elderly, 27 test positive
Contra Costa County Health officials on Friday confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at a senior living facility.
Domestic violence crimes increase during pandemic
As people shelter in place, crime is decreasing in most categories. But not domestic violence. In fact, women and children stuck at home with an abuser, are more vulnerable than ever.
Santa Clara County reports sheltering of all homeless with COVID-19
Santa Clara County on Friday announced that it has provided housing to all homeless people confirmed with novel coronavirus.
Nursing assistant describes risks, fears of job with little to no physical distance
Jeffrey Ravago is a nursing assistant in a skilled nursing facility in Contra Costa County.
Physical distancing nearly impossible for nursing assistant on the job
A nursing assistant at an East Bay home for the sick and elderly explains how he doesn't even have a decent mask while on front line job.
Cops on alert for masked criminals amid pandemic
While wearing a medical mask, Serrell Gordon stole $780 in energy drinks from a Walmart store, then falsely claimed to loss prevention that he had coronavirus, San Leandro police say.
Cops on alert for masked criminals amid pandemic
While wearing a medical mask, Serrell Gordon stole $780 in energy drinks from a Walmart store, then falsely claimed to loss prevention that he had coronavirus, San Leandro police say. KTVU's Henry Lee reports on how some may be taking advantage of the health crisis.
COVID-19 outbreak at senior living facility in Contra Costa County; 27 test positive
Contra Costa County Health officials on Friday confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at a senior living facility.
Virtual celebration for Golden Gate Park's 150th anniversary in light of COVID-19 pandemic
San Francisco is not letting the coronavirus pandemic dampen its plans to celebrate the Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary on April 4th.
Clarke's Charcoal Broiler in Mountain View ends 75-year run due to economic fallout from COVID-19 crisis
A beloved Mountain View restaurant has closed its doors. Clarke's Charcoal Broiler was the oldest operating restaurant in the city until coronavirus struck.
Threat of coronavirus outbreak latest trouble at decaying SF jail
The threat of a coronavirus outbreak at San Francisco's County Jail No. 4 on the top floor of the city's Hall of Justice is the latest problem for the run-down facility. For years, lawmakers have proposed closing the jail but repeatedly rejected plans to build a new facility, leaving the inmates in limbo.
Threat of coronavirus outbreak latest trouble at decaying SF jail
Health care workers at San Francisco's troubled county jail are preparing for the worst amid the threat of the coronavirus.
Small businesses suffering due to loss of revenue over COVID-19 outbreak
Ann Rubin reports.
Grand Princess crew member dies at San Francisco hospital, cruise line confirms
This would be the first crew death publicly reported from the Grand Princess, and would follow news of two passenger deaths last month.
Grand Princess crew member infected with COVID-19 dies at SF hospital
Tom Vacar reports.
On the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area grocery store workers worried about safety
As the shelter-in-place response to COVID-19 completes another week, the continued threat to those on the front lines lives on. Grocery workers are feeling the strain of balancing the public’s need for food, versus their family’s need to remain safe.
SF Mayor Breed says city must prioritize who can access hotel rooms
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Friday responded to calls from supervisors and housing activists that the city house all of its 8,000 homeless residents in hotel rooms, in the wake of a confirmed novel coronavirus case at a homeless shelter.
Grocery store employees still hard at work amid COVID-19
Jesse Gary reports.
SF Mayor Breed says city must prioritize who can access hotel rooms
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Friday responded to calls from supervisors and housing activists that the city house all of its 8,000 homeless residents in hotel rooms, in the wake of a confirmed novel coronavirus case at a homeless shelter.