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Santa Cruz, Monterey counties restrict Labor Day weekend beach access
Beaches in unincorporated Santa Cruz County will be closed during the upcoming Labor Day weekend to discourage non-essential travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was made on Tuesday...Read More
Covid-19 update: California shuts down all indoor dining, Alameda County Food Bank teams with Amazon
Here are some of the latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, as of Monday afternoon. Indoor activities across California must be...Read More
Far right ‘Boogaloo’ extremist charged with murder, attempted murder in Oakland shooting on federal officers
A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant accused of killing a Santa Cruz County sheriff’s sergeant earlier this month has now been charged along with an accomplice in the shooting...Read More
County proclaims ‘Ben Kelly Day’ in honor of surfer, board shaper killed in shark attack
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday declared that this Thursday will be known as Ben Kelly Day in the county in honor of a surfboard shaper...Read More
Surfer killed in Manresa State Beach shark attack identified
The surfer killed Saturday in a shark attack off the Santa Cruz County coast has been identified as 26-year-old Ben Kelly.Read More
Newsom takes aim at Orange County state beaches, parks in prohibitive order
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a state order Thursday to close some beaches in California to prevent large gatherings and crowds during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Newsom announced a “hard...Read More
Bay Area Covid-19 update: Some districts close schools rest of year, deputies to only cite for some offenses
An emergency paid sick leave ordinance recommendation was passed unanimously by the San Jose City Council during a special meeting Wednesday, setting the stage for its approval next week....Read More
Santa Cruz County reports first coronavirus-related death
The Santa Cruz County Public Health Division on Sunday announced the county’s first death due to novel coronavirus. The victim, who died Saturday, was a man in his early...Read More
Bay Area Covid-19 morning update: Two die in Alameda County, more confirmed at Oakland airport, SFPD
Here are some of the latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Thursday morning. All Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority...Read More
Bay Area COVID-19 update: regional cases climb, jail deputy tests positive, Hayward testing center opens
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Monday morning include: A San Francisco sheriff’s deputy, who is assigned to...Read More
Officials urge people to avoid Santa Cruz County beaches
Santa Cruz County is urging people to avoid its beaches during the statewide shelter-in-place order prompted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Although outdoor exercise is still being allowed and...Read More
COVID-19 morning update: SF numbers spike, cannabis advocates push to keep all regional dispensaries open
The latest developments around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of Thursday morning include: Solano County became the last county in the Bay...Read More
SFBay Covid-19 update: Shelter in place looms, SF trims transit, parking enforcement
Life in the Bay Area is now at a temporary standstill as six Bay Area counties announced a new public health order that requires residents to stay home and...Read More
Bay Area COVID-19 update: counties, cities implement aggressive mitigation measures
In an attempt to mitigate the spread of 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, Bay Area counties have acted aggressively in the past week. Most school districts have suspended in-person...Read More
Bay Area COVID-19 update: delayed ship departure, widespread school closures, bans
The California Department of Public Health reported 198 confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases throughout seven California counties as of Thursday morning. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive...Read More
Three new coronavirus cases bring Santa Clara County total to 48
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Santa Clara County, county officials said Wednesday.Read More
County secures extended funding to fix storm-damaged roads
Funding extensions for emergency road repair projects in Santa Cruz County have been secured from the Federal Highway Administration, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced....Read More
Santa Cruz County officials seek input in 2045 transportation plan
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission is asking residents to fill out an online survey to help craft the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan. The commission is seeking input...Read More
Memorial honors Santa Cruz County homeless who died this year
The names of dozens of homeless and formerly homeless people who died in the past year will be read at the 21st annual Homeless Memorial at 10 a.m. Thursday...Read More
PG&E says six Bay Area counties should maintain power Wednesday
Six counties in and near the Bay Area previously expected to be affected by PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff on Wednesday and Thursday now will not lose power unless...Read More