Every Wednesday, SFGATE reports on the most recent seven-day averages for coronavirus hospitalizations and the percentage of positive tests in the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Because raw case counts are often a function of testing, hospitalizations and test positivity are the two best metrics for measuring the spread of the virus in the region. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus hospitalizations decreasing in all 9 Bay Area counties
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Bay Area Beaches Remain Open During Hot Weekend
All beaches in Marin County will be open, though playgrounds and basketball courts are closed. Same goes for beaches and parking lots managed by the National Parks Service, though it’s forbidden to use the fire pits at Muir Beach. Also, those not wearing masks on the beaches can be fined up to $500. … [Read more...] about Bay Area Beaches Remain Open During Hot Weekend
‘We’ve had moments where we just want to cry’: CatHead’s BBQ permanently closes in San Francisco
—'Stay out of Tahoe': Angry residents plan on fighting back against tourists 'trashing' the regionUCSF scientists create an anti-COVID-19 nasal sprayGovernor: New data show California is 'turning the corner'Kaiser to launch Phase 3 testing of coronavirus vaccine in 1,400 California and Oregon adultsThe odds of catching COVID-19 on a plane might not be what you think … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve had moments where we just want to cry’: CatHead’s BBQ permanently closes in San Francisco
Heat wave to steamroll the Bay Area for at least a week
As the heat set in Friday and air conditioners flicked on, the California Independent System Operator — which manages most of the electric grid in the state — declared a statewide emergency. If conditions do not improve, the grid managers warned in a statement that they would elevate the emergency to a higher stage “which will lead to rotating power outages.” … [Read more...] about Heat wave to steamroll the Bay Area for at least a week
Rolling blackouts hit up to 250,000 PG&E customers as ‘heat storm’ drives up energy use
The spike in electricity use is caused in large part by home air conditioners in the hottest areas of California, including parts of the the Bay Area. The situation is complicated by the fact that officials have implored residents to stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic, although cooling centers have been set up for those who need a place to go. … [Read more...] about Rolling blackouts hit up to 250,000 PG&E customers as ‘heat storm’ drives up energy use
