Postal Service hiring in the Bay Area to keep up with online shopping delivery demands

The U.S. Postal Service says it needs to hire as many as 1,000 workers in the Bay Area as the economic effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic continue to ripple across the region.

Santa Clara Co.: 3 more die from COVID-19 coronavirus

Three more people died in Santa Clara County from the COVID-19 coronavirus and 19 additional confirmed cases were reported Monday evening.

Santa Clara Convention Center converting into medical site amid shortage of hospital beds

The City of Santa Clara is one of eight cities in California that will be home to a federal medical station to treat patients that are not in critical need of care. 

Santa Clara County inmate tests positive for COVID-19, officer possibly exposed

A Santa Clara County Main Jail inmate tested positive for the novel coronavirus and a San Jose police officer may have been exposed, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office.

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.

COVID-19: Two new deaths reported in Santa Clara County

Two people died in Santa Clara County Saturday, bringing the total number of COVID-19 coronavirus deaths in that county to 10, the Santa Clara Public Health Department said Sunday.

San Jose police cracking down on non-essential businesses operating during shelter-in-place order

In light of the growing number of COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara County and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s shelter-in-place order, San Jose city officials are providing clarity about which businesses can remain open. The San Jose Police department has begun outreach to city businesses through its Health Compliance Units. Four such units are working during the day and evening shifts. For officers Andrew Gomez and Jimmy Vela, who work in the department's Health Compliance Unit, an extra shift equals another day in the frontline battle against the coronavirus.

Gilroy Garlic Festival called off due to COVID-19, will return in 2021

Gilroy Garlic Festival announced on Friday that this year's annual festival is called off and will be postponed until July, 2021 due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. 

San Jose Mayor Liccardo, Chief of Police Garcia update on need and enforcement of shelter in place
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San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo joined San Jose Chief of Police Eddie Garcia Friday morning to discuss the importance of residents staying home, and how residents can report businesses that are not in compliance with the order.

Reserve officer with San Jose police department tests positive for COVID-19

San Jose police Chief Eddie Garcia and San Jose Police Officers Association President Paul Kelly are expected to hold a news conference Thursday afternoon to announce the start of self-quarantining for some officers in the department in light of the positive test.

Jails across California, country release inmates because of coronavirus

San Francisco jails only hold the most violent inmates, so they have one of the lowest incarceration rates in the country. That makes social distancing easier, jail officials said.

Inmate found dead at Elmwood Correctional Facility in Milpitas

The man, whose name is not yet being released, was booked into the county Main Jail on Monday for a violation of a court order and drug charges.

San Jose adjusts to practicing social distancing to slow spread of disease

Health officials said the new tactic of social distancing will dramatically slow the spread of the coronavirus, but how well are people doing that?

California's first known COVID-19 homeless death

How do you shelter-in-place without a home? Santa Clara County officials confirm the first known death of a homeless resident attributed to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.

Santa Clara County officials launch program to help vulnerable residents

The Silicon Valley Strong program includes an online resource hub at siliconvalleystrong.org that will serve as a location at which volunteers can sign up to distribute food to vulnerable populations like seniors and those with significant medical issues.

Take-out only has some small businesses bracing for disaster

The shelter-in-place emergency order has small businesses, like this Morgan Hill restaurant, bracing for the worst.