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Contra Costa County Braces for New Lockdown Sunday NightOn Friday, Contra Costa County shocked its business community by announcing new restrictions to begin ahead of the state stay-at-home order.
San Francisco Bay Area Rents Plummet Amid PandemicSan Francisco Bay Area rent prices have fallen to levels that haven’t been seen since the last recession.
COVID Shutdown: San Joaquin Valley, SoCal Enact Stay-Home Order Beginning SundayFaced with a dire shortage of hospital beds, health officials announced Saturday the vast region of Southern California and a large swath of the Central Valley will be placed under a sweeping new lockdown in an urgent attempt to slow the rapid rise of coronavirus cases.
Bone-Dry Weather Conditions Continue Grip On San Francisco Bay Area; Lake, Napa Counties In Extreme DroughtWith much of Napa and Lake counties falling into extreme drought conditions, forecasters warned Saturday that little if any precipitation was expected until mid-December at the earliest.
Santa Rosa Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing In Olive Park Police were investigating after a man was fatally stabbed Friday night in the area of Olive Park.
Oakland Police Warn Of Rise In Carjackings; Delivery, Ride-Share Drivers TargetedCiting a 38 percent increase in carjackings this year, Oakland police issued a warning to drivers Saturday to take extra precautions to avoid becoming a victim.
Devil's Slide Rescue: CHP Releases Dramatic Helicopter Video Of Hiker Rescued After Tumbling Off Devil's Slide CliffAided by bright search lights and night-vision technology, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew helped Cal Fire firefighters rescue a woman who had slipped and fell more than 100 feet down a coastside cliff near Devil's Slide.
Santa Rosa Suspect Pursuit Ends With SWAT Vehicle Standoff And ArrestA wanted suspect search ended with a police pursuit Friday evening and a SWAT vehicle standoff before the 50-year-old Santa Rosa man was taken into custody, authorities said.
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Contra Costa County Braces for New Lockdown SundayOn Friday, Contra Costa County shocked its business community by announcing new restrictions to begin ahead of the state stay-at-home order. John Ramos reports. (12-5-20)
Saturday Evening Pinpoint ForecastDespite the chill and clouds Saturday, meteorologist Darren Peck says the chance of precipitation in the Bay Area is close to zero for the next few days. (12-5-20)
Coyote Bites Man Exercising at Campolindo High School in MoragaPeople are being warned to remain vigilant in the wake of a Friday morning coyote attack in Moraga. Katie Nielsen reports. (12-4-20)
Latest Bay Area COVID Headlines
Contra Costa County Braces for New Lockdown Sunday NightOn Friday, Contra Costa County shocked its business community by announcing new restrictions to begin ahead of the state stay-at-home order.
COVID Shutdown: San Joaquin Valley, SoCal Enact Stay-Home Order Beginning SundayFaced with a dire shortage of hospital beds, health officials announced Saturday the vast region of Southern California and a large swath of the Central Valley will be placed under a sweeping new lockdown in an urgent attempt to slow the rapid rise of coronavirus cases.
Bay Area COVID Roundup: Tough New Stay At Home Restrictions; 'Dark COVID Winter Has Arrived'; Cash-Strapped Business Owners May Have To Close For GoodWith a surge in coronavirus cases, the information you need to know is coming fast and furious. Here's a roundup of the COVID stories we've published over the last 24 hours.
COVID: San Mateo County Will Not Enact Stay At Home Order San Mateo health official say while they appreciates the measures taken by other Bay Area Counties that announced early stay-at-home orders Friday, their efforts remain focused on following the state's existing guidelines and process.
COVID Restrictions: Pleasanton Business Owners, Residents Dread Economic Effect of Stay-at-Home OrderThe stay-home order imposed by five Bay Area counties means a tough year for many local businesses is going to get even tougher.
Debit Card Distribution Weak Link in EDD Fight to End Unemployment Benefits FraudLawmakers are trying to help millions of California residents who have been receiving their unemployment benefits via debit cards sent from the state Employment Development Department.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Devil's Slide Rescue: CHP Releases Dramatic Helicopter Video Of Hiker Rescued After Tumbling Off Devil's Slide CliffAided by bright search lights and night-vision technology, a California Highway Patrol helicopter crew helped Cal Fire firefighters rescue a woman who had slipped and fell more than 100 feet down a coastside cliff near Devil's Slide.
COVID: San Mateo County Will Not Enact Stay At Home Order San Mateo health official say while they appreciates the measures taken by other Bay Area Counties that announced early stay-at-home orders Friday, their efforts remain focused on following the state's existing guidelines and process.
Search For Surfer Thought To Have Disappeared At Ocean Beach SuspendedFirefighters in San Francisco have suspended a search and rescue for a surfer who was thought to have disappeared at Ocean Beach Friday evening, according to authorities.
East Bay News
Protest In Support Of Indian Farmers Slows Traffic On Bay BridgeA caravan of protesters trying to raise the awareness of a showdown in India between farmers and the government clogged up traffic on the busy San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Saturday afternoon.
Contra Costa County Braces for New Lockdown Sunday NightOn Friday, Contra Costa County shocked its business community by announcing new restrictions to begin ahead of the state stay-at-home order.
Oakland Police Warn Of Rise In Carjackings; Delivery, Ride-Share Drivers TargetedCiting a 38 percent increase in carjackings this year, Oakland police issued a warning to drivers Saturday to take extra precautions to avoid becoming a victim.
South Bay News
COVID Hospitalizations: Santa Clara, San Mateo County Hospitals Prepared Early For SurgeA new COVID-19 shutdown order will go into effect in five Bay Area counties next week, but four counties, including San Mateo and Santa Clara, will remain open. South Bay health officials say they are prepared for a surge.
'Mayday' Calls Lead Coast Guard Crew To Capsized Boat Near Moss LandingA person calling 'mayday' set off the search and rescue of a boat capsized in the frigid waters near Moss Landing, Friday morning.
Despite Rough Season, 49ers DC Robert Saleh Seen As Prime Head Coach CandidateAfter overcoming issues with several injured players, the San Francisco 49ers managed to put together one of the league's top defenses this season thanks in large part to their defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
North Bay News
Santa Rosa Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing In Olive Park Police were investigating after a man was fatally stabbed Friday night in the area of Olive Park.
Santa Rosa Suspect Pursuit Ends With SWAT Vehicle Standoff And ArrestA wanted suspect search ended with a police pursuit Friday evening and a SWAT vehicle standoff before the 50-year-old Santa Rosa man was taken into custody, authorities said.
San Rafael Police Searching For Suspects In Multiple Bay Area Armed RobberiesSan Rafael Police requested the public’s help finding three suspects connected to a string of armed robberies in the past nine months.
Bay Area Sports
COVID: MLB Sues Insurance Providers In Alameda County Court Over Virus Losses In 2020 SeasonMajor League Baseball and all 30 of its teams are suing their insurance providers, citing billions of dollars in losses during the 2020 season played almost entirely without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite Rough Season, 49ers DC Robert Saleh Seen As Prime Head Coach CandidateAfter overcoming issues with several injured players, the San Francisco 49ers managed to put together one of the league's top defenses this season thanks in large part to their defensive coordinator Robert Saleh.
COVID & Sports: Warriors Release 1st Half Schedule Of Shortened 2020-21 SeasonThe Golden State Warriors will begin the season with four straight road games, with a home opener set for New Year's Day, according to the first-half NBA season schedule released Friday.