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Lowell High School admissions policy debate draws tense moments
School officials Tuesday night heard from opponents and supporters of a controversial proposal to temporarily change admission requirements at one of San Francisco’s ...
Beyond SFBay
Oakland airport to offer 15-minute Covid-19 tests as Hawaii travel partner
Oakland International Airport and CityHealth Urgent Care will open a second coronavirus testing facility at the airport as it becomes a certified testing ...
Coronavirus
Arts school hosts free Covid-19 testing, food distribution at Mexican Heritage Plaza
In addition to Santa Clara County public health facilities and local health care providers, county residents can now be tested for free at ...
Coronavirus
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 Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ...
Beyond SFBay
Doctors say Trump 72 hours into diagnosis, in ‘exceptionally good spirits’
The 72-hour timeline would mathematically put the time of his diagnosis closer to Wednesday morning.
Beyond SFBay
Trump heads to Walter Reed hospital out of ‘abundance of caution’
President Donald Trump, 74, is headed to Walter Reed hospital for the next few days as a “precautionary measure” after he and the ...
Coronavirus
Massive voting tent goes up outside Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
A huge white tent sits outside of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Friday morning across from City Hall, giving the air of a ...
Beyond SFBay
Divided appellate panel rejects emergency order to block state restrictions on places of worship
A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Thursday refused to enjoin California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive ...
Beyond SFBay
U.S. president, first lady test positive for Covid-19, Pence’s daily test returns negative
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for Covid-19.
Trump announced the news via Twitter at just before 10 p.m. ...
Coronavirus
Concord playgrounds reopen, city suggests 30-minute time limits
The city of Concord announced Wednesday that it will open its 19 playgrounds on Thursday following new guidance from state public health officials.
As ...
Business
San Francisco restaurants open doors to indoor diners
San Francisco restaurants are now allowed to serve indoor meals.
As of Wednesday, Restaurants can reopen at 25 percent capacity with up to no ...
Coronavirus
Free Daly City Covid-19 testing available through Wednesday
San Mateo County will provide three days of free Covid-19 testing at two locations in Daly City starting Monday and running through Wednesday, ...
Coronavirus
DOJ accuses Breed of discrimination in health policies for places of worship
The U.S. Department of Justice Friday sent a letter to San Francisco Mayor London Breed outlining concerns over a public health policy allowing ...
Coronavirus
San Francisco prepares for unprecedented November election
Amid a lingering pandemic and fears over mail service, this election season is like no other. San Francisco officials have scrambled to adapt ...
Coronavirus
Contra Costa supes to mull extension of Covid-19 eviction moratorium
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is expected to vote Tuesday on whether, and how, to extend protections for residential tenants who ...
Coronavirus
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 Oct. 2 with ...
Business
San Francisco restaurants could offer indoor dining within weeks
Thursday marked six months since stay-at-home order swept across several Bay Area counties, shutting down most indoor business sectors, including the restaurant industry.
While ...
Coronavirus
School district plans for distance learning through end of 2020
San Jose Unified School District announced Wednesday that all students will continue distance learning through at least the end of 2020.
Santa Clara County ...
Coronavirus
Health officials warn people can suffer from flu, Covid at same time
Contra Costa County health officials are warning anyone with flu symptoms to also be tested for the novel coronavirus, saying Tuesday that it ...
Business
San Francisco gyms, hair salons reopen with capacity limits, major modifications
San Francisco gyms, hair salons and hotels for tourism use were allowed to reopen Monday morning with new health and safety guidelines.
The businesses ...
Business
County suspends Pittsburg bar alcohol license stemming from Covid-19 health order violations
A 52-year-old woman was charged Monday for violating Contra Costa County Covid-19 orders by keeping her Pittsburg bar open with patrons inside drinking ...
Coronavirus
County says youth, essential workers driving elevated Covid-19 cases
Contra Costa County health officials are working to address elevated Covid-19 case rates in several communities, with more testing and an outreach effort ...
Coronavirus
Sonoma County launches budget hearings with ‘fogginess’ on economic future
Sonoma County supervisors launched their budget hearings Tuesday with an economic forecast for the county — and it started with a hearty dose ...
Coronavirus
After Ocean Beach party, supe calls on city to investigate all large gatherings
After more than 1,000 people crowded onto San Francisco’s Ocean Beach on Saturday to celebrate Burning Man, city Supervisor Catherine Stefani on Tuesday ...
Coronavirus
State pauses Marin County’s expected move to Tier 2
Marin County was notified Monday night that the state of California has delayed the reopening of more businesses as the county is still ...
Bay Area
Warriors to host polling locations at facilities across three cities
The Golden State Warriors announced Friday that the team’s Oakland facility and the Santa Cruz Warriors’ Kaiser Permanente Arena will serve as polling ...
Bay Area
Covid-19 update: SF lays out school reopening plan, state passes last-minute tenant protection
Though the Bay Area has been understandably distracted by recent severe weather and rampant wildfires, the Covid-19 situation still lies under the surface. ...
Business
SF lays out plans to reopen some schools, indoor businesses mid-September
San Francisco officials Tuesday introduced reopening plans for the month of September that will allow more businesses and services to operate in the ...
Bay Area
Leaders call on educators to help stop spread of anti-Asian racism
Community groups and San Francisco leaders are calling on schools to stand up to racism against students of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, ...
Bay Area
Covid-19 update: FDA under fire, state scraps watchlist system, case rate plagues Sonoma County
In this Covid-19 update, we get into the wild week at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration since the agency plays such an ...
Coronavirus
County extends no bail order for many non-violent charges
Santa Clara County Superior Court Presiding Judge Deborah Ryan issued an order on Wednesday extending through January an emergency bail schedule intended to ...
Bay Area
Covid-19 update: More outdoor businesses set to reopen Friday
Some Bay Area counties this week will allow business sectors such as hair and nail salons to resume operations outdoors.
Coronavirus
Santa Clara moves to again extend eviction moratorium
The approved extension would end either by Nov. 30 or when the state's moratorium expires, whichever is earlier.
Coronavirus
Muni shuts down subway service after employee tests positive for Covid-19
The SFMTA late Monday evening abruptly announced that the subway system will once again shut down.
Coronavirus
Berkeley set to open limited outdoor activities, services Friday
The city of Berkeley is allowing certain outdoor activities such as swimming in pools, getting haircuts from barbers, having small outdoor sports practices ...
Bay Area
Covid-19 update: Massive evacuations raise virus exposure concerns as state battles two crises at once
Several counties around the Bay Area are fighting two crises at once: the Covid-19 pandemic and historic wildfires. Massive evacuations have been ordered, ...
