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COVID: Bay Area Expert Says Michigan's Surge From UK Variant Not Likely In CaliforniaAs the highly transmissible UK variant drives a spike in COVID cases in several states, particularly Michigan, one expert in California believes the Golden State may not see the same surge.
UPDATE: 2 Dead, 7 Injured, 1 Arrest In Suspected DUI Crash In PittsburgA driver who set off a fatal major injury crash in Pittsburg Monday was arrested for driving under the influence, according to police.
Human Remains Found Near Kebet Ridge Rd. In Unincorporated San Mateo CountyHuman remains were found Monday morning off Kebet Ridge Road in unincorporated San Mateo County, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Update: Oakland Police Investigating 7 New Homicides in Past Week as Street Violence SpikesOakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong made a public plea on Monday for an increase in resources as the department investigates seven new homicides in the past week, including three on Saturday alone.
'Prayers Are Not Enough': V.P. Harris Demands Answers In Death Of Minneapolis Man Killed By OfficerVice-President Kamala Harris added her voice to the hundreds of thousands of reactions nationwide across all platforms to the shooting death of an unarmed black man by a Minneapolis police officer who said she thought she was using her taser.
COVID Reopening: Salesforce Preparing to Bring Vaccinated Employees Back To Office Next MonthWhile some car traffic has returned to 1st Street in San Francisco, the sidewalks of the Financial District remain fairly quiet. That could change next month when Salesforce Tower reopens for small vaccinated groups of employees.
COVID Recovery: East San Jose Neighborhood Calls On City To Buy Vacant Storefronts To Aid Struggling BusinessesA plan to revitalize one San Jose neighborhood hit hard by COVID-19 has a unique twist: Get the city to buy up vacant storefronts to help struggling businesses get back on their feet.
Construction Set To Begin On Gondola Connecting Alpine Meadows To Squaw ValleyConstruction is set to begin this summer on a gondola connecting two of Lake Tahoe's biggest ski resorts.
Asian American Attacks
Suspect Arrested After Brutal San Francisco North Beach Assault of Asian American CoupleA 41-year-old San Francisco man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting an Asian American couple in North Beach -- an April 4th attack that left a 65-year-old man unconscious and hospitalized with a head injury.
Asian Man Robbed, Stabbed On San Francisco Street A 53-year-old Asian man was stabbed multiple times during a robbery late Saturday night on Exeter Street in San Francisco, police said.
VIDEO: Asian Man Attacked In Oakland, Tries to Fight Back In Attempted RobberyA 57-year-old Asian man was brutally assaulted on an Oakland street Saturday -- another brazen attack of an Asian American captured on cellphone video.
TOP VIDEOS
COVID: Expert Predicts California Won't See Surges Like Other Parts Of U.S.Despite troubling COVID spikes in other parts of the county, Maria Medina talked to one Bay Area expert, who made an optimistic prediction.
VIDEO: 2 Dead, Several Hurt In Suspected DUI Crash In PittsburgA driver who who set off a fatal major injury crash in Pittsburg Monday, was arrested for driving under the influence, according to police.
COVID: Bay Area Experts Weigh On As Bay Area Teens Become Eligible For VaccineCalifornia is opening up vaccinations for Bay Area teenagers this week. Juliette Goodrich talks to experts about the safety of the shot and what parents need to know.
EDD Fraud
State EDD Launches Dashboard Of Pandemic-Era Unemployment Insurance DataThe state's Employment Development Department launched an expanded online dashboard for unemployment claim and payment data Friday, outlining its efforts to catch up with its backlog of claims.
California EDD Website Experiencing Technical IssuesThe website for California's beleaguered Employment Development Department is experiencing technical problems preventing users from being able to sign on Monday, according to the website and state officials.
New Department of Labor Website Aimed at Helping Victims of Unemployment FraudThe U.S. Department of Labor on Monday announced the launch of a new website for people who have been targeted for unemployment insurance identity theft.
Coronavirus
COVID: Bay Area Expert Says Michigan's Surge From UK Variant Not Likely In CaliforniaAs the highly transmissible UK variant drives a spike in COVID cases in several states, particularly Michigan, one expert in California believes the Golden State may not see the same surge.
COVID Reopening: Salesforce Preparing to Bring Vaccinated Employees Back To Office Next MonthWhile some car traffic has returned to 1st Street in San Francisco, the sidewalks of the Financial District remain fairly quiet. That could change next month when Salesforce Tower reopens for small vaccinated groups of employees.
COVID Recovery: East San Jose Neighborhood Calls On City To Buy Vacant Storefronts To Aid Struggling BusinessesA plan to revitalize one San Jose neighborhood hit hard by COVID-19 has a unique twist: Get the city to buy up vacant storefronts to help struggling businesses get back on their feet.
San Francisco & Peninsula News
Human Remains Found Near Kebet Ridge Rd. In Unincorporated San Mateo CountyHuman remains were found Monday morning off Kebet Ridge Road in unincorporated San Mateo County, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
COVID Reopening: Salesforce Preparing to Bring Vaccinated Employees Back To Office Next MonthWhile some car traffic has returned to 1st Street in San Francisco, the sidewalks of the Financial District remain fairly quiet. That could change next month when Salesforce Tower reopens for small vaccinated groups of employees.
San Mateo Police Arrest 2 In Connection With Multiple Robberies, Vehicle Thefts During Weekend Crime SpreeTwo suspects were arrested in San Mateo Sunday morning in connection with a variety of crimes including multiple robberies, vehicle thefts and credit card fraud, according to authorities.
East Bay News
UPDATE: 2 Dead, 7 Injured, 1 Arrest In Suspected DUI Crash In PittsburgA driver who set off a fatal major injury crash in Pittsburg Monday was arrested for driving under the influence, according to police.
Update: Oakland Police Investigating 7 New Homicides in Past Week as Street Violence SpikesOakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong made a public plea on Monday for an increase in resources as the department investigates seven new homicides in the past week, including three on Saturday alone.
Oakland Fire Department Service To Return To Full Capacity TuesdayEffective Tuesday, fire service in Oakland will be back at full capacity following a reduction of service that started early this year due to city budget concerns, a fire official said.
South Bay News
COVID Recovery: East San Jose Neighborhood Calls On City To Buy Vacant Storefronts To Aid Struggling BusinessesA plan to revitalize one San Jose neighborhood hit hard by COVID-19 has a unique twist: Get the city to buy up vacant storefronts to help struggling businesses get back on their feet.
Intel Seeks To Address Global Chip Shortage Impacting Auto IndustryIntel has a plan to help alleviate the global chip shortage that has hampered the automotive industry, among others.
San Jose Congregation Holds Fast Following Racist Easter Zoom-BombingOn Easter, a San Jose church’s online service was disrupted by a group of hackers throwing racist and homophobic insults at parishioners. A week later, the congregation met again to address the problems of hate and intolerance.
North Bay News
Sonoma County DA Recuses Office From Dominic Foppoli Sexual Assault Probe After Deputy DA's AllegationA widening scandal involving sexual assault accusations against Windsor Mayor Dominic Fopppoli and his own counter-accusations has led to the Sonoma County District Attorney to recuse her office from investigating the allegations against Foppoli.
Vallejo Fire Chief Arbuthnott Moving On From PositionVallejo Fire Chief Daryl Arbuthnott is walking away from his position to pursue other opportunities.
Petaluma Police Nab Man With 5 Arrest Warrants On Gun, Drug ChargesPolice in Petaluma arrested a man with multiple arrest warrants and for allegedly having guns without serial numbers and drugs in his possession, following an investigation last week.
Bay Area Sports
Chapman Homers, A's Beat MadBum And Diamondbacks, 9-5Matt Chapman homered among his three hits, Jed Lowrie added two hits and three RBIs, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Madison Bumgarner in a 9-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Stolarz Has 45 Saves As Ducks Beat Sharks, 4-0Anthony Stolarz made a career-high 45 saves for his third career shutout and the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks 4-0.
Curry Scores 53 As Warriors Beat Nuggets, 116-107Stephen Curry scored 53 points to pass Wilt Chamberlain for the most in Warriors franchise history as Golden State beat the Denver Nuggets 116-107 on Monday night.
