SFBay Covid-19 update: California deaths near 250 as confirmed cases surpass one million globally
The Bay Area and California as a whole seem to be mitigating the Covid-19 outbreak relatively well as compared to other states. Contagion and death rates in states that...Read More
SF homeless shelter resident tests positive for Covid-19
San Francisco officials confirmed Thursday that a resident at one of The City’s navigation centers has tested positive for Covid-19. Officials with the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Services,...Read More
City College appoints first Asian American woman to lead as interim chancellor
City College of San Francisco on Thursday announced Dianna Gonzales, senior vice chancellor for administrative student affairs, will serve as short-term interim chancellor, becoming the first Asian American woman...Read More
County, city leaders address misinformation about eviction moratorium
Santa Clara County and San Jose leaders on Thursday addressed misinformation surrounding the new countywide eviction moratorium, emphasizing that residents have to communicate with landlords and that late fees...Read More
Richmond’s Craneway Pavilion to become 250-bed Covid-19 patient facility
In preparation for a massive surge in novel coronavirus cases, Contra Costa County is converting a massive event venue on the Richmond waterfront into a medical station. County officials...Read More
Survey shows snowpack below average despite March storms
While California’s snowpack in March was in better condition than it was in February, the month’s precipitation was not enough to offset the state’s dry winter, according to the...Read More
Authorities fatally shoot coyote thought to have bitten 5-year-old girl
A coyote that’s believed to have attacked and bitten a 5-year-old girl in Dublin Hills Regional Park on Wednesday afternoon was located and fatally shot with a rifle early...Read More
Bay Area Covid-19 update: Some districts close schools rest of year, deputies to only cite for some offenses
An emergency paid sick leave ordinance recommendation was passed unanimously by the San Jose City Council during a special meeting Wednesday, setting the stage for its approval next week....Read More
Representatives Lee, Swalwell to hold Covid-19 virtual town halls
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Dublin, will hold virtual events Thursday to provide information about the novel coronavirus crisis to their constituents. At 1:30 p.m. on...Read More
Grocery chain to open early, stay open late for first responder shopping
Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx grocery stores will open their doors one hour early and one hour later for first responders starting on Thursday, according to store officials. The...Read More
RV fire spreads to nearby homes, displaces 15
Approximately 15 people have been displaced following a fire in San Jose’s Horace Mann neighborhood early Thursday morning, according to fire officials. The two-alarm blaze was first reported at...Read More
At least one dead after vehicle found submerged in irrigation supply
At least one person has died after a vehicle was found submerged in an irrigation supply in unincorporated Napa County early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol....Read More
SFBay Covid-19 update: Event center becomes hospital, state schools likely shuttered rest of school year
Bay Area activists joined a national digital rally Wednesday calling for local, state and federal officials to hold back rent, mortgage and utility payments amid the recent novel coronavirus,...Read More