Oakland Animal Services clears space for potential pets of COVID-19 patients
At Oakland Animal Services dozens of dogs are being moved out of the shelter and into temporary foster homes.
At Oakland Animal Services dozens of dogs are being moved out of the shelter and into temporary foster homes.
Hayward makes $5K grants available to small businesses
The city of Hayward announced a new grant program on Thursday to provide $5,000 each to local small businesses to support operations and help avert layoffs during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency.
The city of Hayward announced a new grant program on Thursday to provide $5,000 each to local small businesses to support operations and help avert layoffs during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency.
Workers demand county take over Alameda Health System as coronavirus threat intensifies
Healthcare workers at Highland Hospital in Oakland held a demonstration on Thursday morning, urging the county to take over Alameda Health System, which runs the hospital.
Healthcare workers at Highland Hospital in Oakland held a demonstration on Thursday morning, urging the county to take over Alameda Health System, which runs the hospital.
Berkeley firefighter tests positive for COVID-19
A Berkeley firefighter has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and is recovering at home, city officials said Thursday.
A Berkeley firefighter has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and is recovering at home, city officials said Thursday.
Nurse at Santa Rita Jail tests positive for COVID-19
A nurse in Santa Rita Jail has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first positive test in the jail, according to jail officials.
A nurse in Santa Rita Jail has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first positive test in the jail, according to jail officials.
54 people diagnosed with COVID-19 on first day of free testing in Hayward
As California ramps up COVID-19 testing efforts, the City of Hayward shared the results from its first day of free testing.
As California ramps up COVID-19 testing efforts, the City of Hayward shared the results from its first day of free testing.
Two Grand Princess passengers die of coronavirus: health officials
Both male passengers died “due to complications from the coronavirus,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services,
Both male passengers died “due to complications from the coronavirus,” according to the Department of Health and Human Services,
Homeless population especially vulnerable during COVID-19 pandemic
Brooks Jarosz reports.
Brooks Jarosz reports.
Gate agent at Oakland airport tests positive for COVID-19
A gate agent at Oakland International Airport tested positive for COVID-19, the airport confirmed on Wednesday.
A gate agent at Oakland International Airport tested positive for COVID-19, the airport confirmed on Wednesday.
Coronavirus crisis keeps Bay Area schools closed until May
Officials announced on Wednesday that public school districts in six Bay Area counties are extending closures through May amid the coronavirus crisis.
Officials announced on Wednesday that public school districts in six Bay Area counties are extending closures through May amid the coronavirus crisis.
Starbucks offers free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during coronavirus pandemic
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
Starbucks is giving away free coffee to healthcare workers and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.
'Pandemic positives:' Oakland neighbors use coronavirus quarantine to spruce up block
"For every negative to this, there's a positive," said Chris Hagenmeier. "People are taking a renewed interest in their community."
"For every negative to this, there's a positive," said Chris Hagenmeier. "People are taking a renewed interest in their community."
More infections among younger adults than any other group, Alameda Co. health officer says
Alameda County health officer Dr. Erica Pan told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that the largest group of people who've tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus so far is those 20 to 44 years old.
Alameda County health officer Dr. Erica Pan told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that the largest group of people who've tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus so far is those 20 to 44 years old.
Several Bay Area restaurants participate in 'Great American Takeout'
Some small mom and pop owned restaurants have taken a hit to their bottom line during the stay at home order that was issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Some small mom and pop owned restaurants have taken a hit to their bottom line during the stay at home order that was issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
CDC report: Novel coronavirus survived up to 17 days on Diamond Princess cruise ship
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the novel coronavirus survived on the Diamond Princess cruise ship for up to 17 days, proving COVID-19 lives far longer on surfaces than previous research showed.
A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the novel coronavirus survived on the Diamond Princess cruise ship for up to 17 days, proving COVID-19 lives far longer on surfaces than previous research showed.
Hayward widens criteria for free COVID-19 testing
A free COVID-19 testing site in Hayward that opened on Monday as broadened the criteria for those who qualify.
A free COVID-19 testing site in Hayward that opened on Monday as broadened the criteria for those who qualify.
Kaiser Permanente cancels $900M Oakland headquarters project
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf says now Kaiser plans to stay in its existing offices seven East Bay buildings instead of a single tower in downtown Oakland.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf says now Kaiser plans to stay in its existing offices seven East Bay buildings instead of a single tower in downtown Oakland.
Alameda Co. reports its second COVID-19 death
The Alameda County Public Health Department on Tuesday reported the countys second death caused by the novel coronavirus.
The Alameda County Public Health Department on Tuesday reported the countys second death caused by the novel coronavirus.
Bay Area counties order labs to report more data from COVID-19 tests
Seven Bay Area governments Tuesday ordered all commercial and academic medical labs to begin expanding the kind of data they report from tests involving the novel coronavirus.
Seven Bay Area governments Tuesday ordered all commercial and academic medical labs to begin expanding the kind of data they report from tests involving the novel coronavirus.
AC Transit offering fare free rides 'until further notice'
AC Transit began offering fare free rides during the coronavirus health crisis, asked passengers to access buses through rear doors.
AC Transit began offering fare free rides during the coronavirus health crisis, asked passengers to access buses through rear doors.