pandemic

Supervisor suggests fines that ‘bite’ to curb Covid-19 health order violations

With some members upset that the current administrative fines for violating Covid-19-related health orders aren't high enough to ensure compliance,…

3 years ago

Months of past due rent pile up amid pandemic with no relief in sight

The Bay Area might now be a buyer's market for apartments, but not for renters like Cecilia Orellana. She has…

3 years ago

Hayward suspends street sweeping, enforcement amid city staff depletion

Street sweeping and related parking enforcement will be suspended in the city of Hayward for nearly two weeks due to…

3 years ago

San Francisco now subject to purple tier restrictions, joining 99 percent of state

As anticipated, San Francisco officially entered the most restrictive purple tier in the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy, requiring…

3 years ago

Millbrae Pancake House closes business temporarily for first time in 61 years

A landmark Millbrae restaurant, which has been serving up breakfast every day without interruption since 1959, is the latest business…

3 years ago

Alameda County pauses reopening plans with jump in new daily Covid-19 cases

Public health officials in Alameda County on Thursday decided to temporarily pause further openings to the economy following an increase…

4 years ago

State Covid-19 cases jump 50 percent in past three weeks

California's rate of positive coronavirus tests has increased nearly 50 percent over the last three weeks, possibly portending the next…

4 years ago

Health officer says ‘virus is not tired of us’ as Contra Contra Costa slips toward red tier

With the Covid-19 pandemic flaring up in many parts of the United States with winter weeks away, and with signs…

4 years ago

Lindsay Wildlife finds way to thrive in virtual science education

At Lindsay Wildlife Experience, the months of March through June are generally the year's busiest, with students crowding around exhibits…

4 years ago

District considers changing offensive school names, mayor calls effort ‘offensive’ as schools remain shuttered

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Friday called the San Francisco Unified School District's ongoing process to consider renaming some…

4 years ago

Polling reflects majority support Newsom’s handling of education issues in pandemic

At a time when the coronavirus pandemic has completely upended education at all levels, the majority of California voters support…

4 years ago

Five East Bay parks to allow limited day use, camping, boating

The East Bay Regional Park District announced Sunday it is reopening day use, camping and boating at some parks on…

4 years ago

Newsom says Trump’s unemployment plan puts state in perilous budget position

The state of California does not have the financial wherewithal to afford the White House's plan to extend expanded unemployment…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: Bay Area death toll surpasses 700, state allows outdoor haircuts, relief package battle brews in Congress

The Bay Area hit a somber milestone with more than 700 deaths caused by Covid-19. Case tracking regionally seems to…

4 years ago

Dr. Fauci talks Covid-19 reality, vaccines, preparation for next pandemic in Stanford discussion

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined Stanford University's dean of medicine Monday…

4 years ago

Districts struggle with school reopening plans amid growing pandemic

California school superintendents are negotiating an obstacle course of regulations, parental angst and safety concerns as they make plans to…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: Two more Bay Area counties make watchlist, school district announces online start, Fairfield cases spike

After landing spots on the County Monitoring List, the state could soon impose restrictions on Sonoma and Alameda counties. Contra…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: Two San Quentin inmates die, Marin County hits state watchlist, economic outlook bleak for July

Covid-19 is not just a story about health, though its impact on human health has been devastating on a global…

4 years ago

California issues broad face covering mandate

The California Department of Public Health Thursday issued a new guideline requiring that all Californians wear face masks or cloth…

4 years ago

Oakland passes Covid-19 paid sick leave ordinance for all full-time essential workers

The Oakland City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance that requires employers to provide up to 80 hours of…

4 years ago

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