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Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts More Citations Instead Of Arrests For Some Offenses In Santa Clara CountySanta Clara County law enforcement will issue citations instead of making arrests for a handful of offenses to promote safety and prevent jail crowding during the spread of novel coronavirus, the county court system announced Wednesday.
Coronavirus Update: All Grand Princess Passengers Complete Quarantine At Travis AFBAll 850 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship have completed their federal coronavirus quarantine at Travis Air Force Base and have departed, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Coronavirus Update: Santa Clara County COVID-19 Cases Approach 1,000; 32 Deaths ConfirmedHealth officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday confirmed a total of 66 new coronavirus cases in the county, raising the total number of cases to 956.
Better Together: Look For A Job During The Coronavirus PandemicWhile many Bay Area residents are facing layoffs and furloughs during the coronavirus pandemic, there are some companies that are looking for additional workers to help provide essential services.
Zoom Faces Scrutiny Over Privacy Amid Rising Use During Coronavirus PandemicThe spike in popularity is leading to a wave of scrutiny of the San Jose-based company, particularly around privacy.
San Francisco 49ers Release Starting Guard Mike PersonThe San Francisco 49ers released veteran starting guard Mike Person Wednesday and have reportedly reached a deal with New York Jets free agent lineman Tom Compton.
SFPD Identifies Tenderloin Man Accused Of Shooting NeighborThe San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday released the name of a man who allegedly shot a neighbor through his front door in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
Virtual Rally Calls For Cancellation Of Rent, Mortgage Payments During Coronavirus PandemicOakland City Councilwoman Nikki Fortunato Bas and other Bay Area speakers joined a national digital rally on Wednesday calling for government entities to cancel rent, mortgage and utility payments in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus Cases Surge In U.S. As Shortage Of PPE Looms At HospitalsNaomi Ruchim reports on COVID-19 deaths spiking in New York and New Jersey as number of cases surges (4-1-2020)
San Mateo County Convention Center Transformed Into Medical FacilityKiet Do reports on medical station set up in San Mateo County to help cope with expected coronavirus patient surge (4-1-2020)
Raw Video: Teachers From Donlon Elementary in Pleasanton Parade Through Students' NeighborhoodsLed by members of the Pleasanton Police Department, teachers from Donlon Elementary School in Pleasanton held a rolling parade through their students' neighborhoods Wednesday, lifting spirits and eliciting smiles and waves from students and families sheltering at home because of the coronavirus pandemic. (4/1/20)
Bay Area Shelter In Place
Coronavirus Roundup: Shelter-In-Place Until May 3rd; Rent Due Date Presents Challenges; New Cases, DeathsThe tsunami of news about the current coronavirus outbreak and now the shelter-in-place can be overwhelming. To help you navigate through what you need to know -- KPIX.com/KPIX 5 News/CBSN Bay Area -- will be publishing a news roundup each morning of the top coronavirus-related stories from the last 24 hours so you can start your day with the latest updated developments.
Coronavirus Roundup: San Franciscans Get Loud For Heroes; UC Robots Join The Virus Battle; New Cases SurgeThe tsunami of news about the current coronavirus outbreak and now the shelter-in-place can be overwhelming. To help you navigate through what you need to know -- KPIX.com/KPIX 5 News/CBSN Bay Area -- will be publishing a news roundup each morning of the top coronavirus-related stories from the last 24 hours so you can start your day with the latest updated developments.
Coronavirus Update: Major Changes Go Into Effect For Riders Using Muni, VTA With ridership tumbling during the San Francisco Bay Area's current shelter-in-place order, San Francisco's Muni system and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority both deployed major changes to their operating schedules on Monday.
Coronavirus Outbreak
Coronavirus Pandemic Prompts More Citations Instead Of Arrests For Some Offenses In Santa Clara CountySanta Clara County law enforcement will issue citations instead of making arrests for a handful of offenses to promote safety and prevent jail crowding during the spread of novel coronavirus, the county court system announced Wednesday.
Coronavirus Update: All Grand Princess Passengers Complete Quarantine At Travis AFBAll 850 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship have completed their federal coronavirus quarantine at Travis Air Force Base and have departed, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Coronavirus Update: Santa Clara County COVID-19 Cases Approach 1,000; 32 Deaths ConfirmedHealth officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday confirmed a total of 66 new coronavirus cases in the county, raising the total number of cases to 956.
Virtual Rally Calls For Cancellation Of Rent, Mortgage Payments During Coronavirus PandemicOakland City Councilwoman Nikki Fortunato Bas and other Bay Area speakers joined a national digital rally on Wednesday calling for government entities to cancel rent, mortgage and utility payments in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Update: 130 People Return Positive COVID-19 Results At Hayward Test SiteApproximately ten percent of the over 1,300 people tested at the free coronavirus testing site in Hayward returned positive results during the first week of screening, according to officials.
Coronavirus Update: Treatment Center Established At San Mateo County Event CenterCounty officials showed off the new treatment center for the novel coronavirus pandemic to reporters on Wednesday.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
SFPD Identifies Tenderloin Man Accused Of Shooting NeighborThe San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday released the name of a man who allegedly shot a neighbor through his front door in the city's Tenderloin neighborhood.
Coronavirus Update: Treatment Center Established At San Mateo County Event CenterCounty officials showed off the new treatment center for the novel coronavirus pandemic to reporters on Wednesday.
Coronavirus Pandemic: San Francisco Officials Announce New Death; 37 Additional Confirmed CasesSan Francisco health officials announced Wednesday a new coronavirus death and 37 additional positive tests for the virus including a 10th staffer at the city's massive Laguna Honda senior care facilit
East Bay News
5-Year-Old Girl Bitten By Coyote At Dublin Hills Regional ParkA coyote bit a five-year-old girl at Dublin Hills Regional Park Wednesday afternoon, sending her to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, East Bay Regional Park District officials said.
Coronavirus Update: 130 People Return Positive COVID-19 Results At Hayward Test SiteApproximately ten percent of the over 1,300 people tested at the free coronavirus testing site in Hayward returned positive results during the first week of screening, according to officials.
Oakland To Issue Grants For Small Businesses Impacted By CoronavirusCity of Oakland officials are making grants available to small businesses to help them stay in business through the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis.
South Bay News
Coronavirus Update: Santa Clara County COVID-19 Cases Approach 1,000; 32 Deaths ConfirmedHealth officials in Santa Clara County on Wednesday confirmed a total of 66 new coronavirus cases in the county, raising the total number of cases to 956.
Zoom Faces Scrutiny Over Privacy Amid Rising Use During Coronavirus PandemicThe spike in popularity is leading to a wave of scrutiny of the San Jose-based company, particularly around privacy.
Grocery Store Coronavirus Safety Measures Face Scrutiny After 3rd South Bay Worker Gets SickA third grocery store employee has tested positive for coronavirus in San Jose, marking the third such infection within 10 days in the city. The latest developments about the sickened workers underscores how widely the county’s guidance on cleaning is interpreted.
North Bay News
Coronavirus Update: All Grand Princess Passengers Complete Quarantine At Travis AFBAll 850 passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship have completed their federal coronavirus quarantine at Travis Air Force Base and have departed, federal health officials said Wednesday.
Man Rescued From Cliff Near Point Bonita LighthouseA man was rescued by the helicopter crew of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office after he got stranded on a cliff near the Point Bonita Lighthouse in the Marin Headlands.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Napa Health Officials Announce County's First Coronavirus DeathThe death toll from the coronavirus outbreak grew to 63 late Tuesday when Napa health officials announced the county's first death from the illness.