Rogers says his 35 stores and donation sites in Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties are all shut down. But people are dropping off items at closed donation sites anyway, and that creates problems when others rummage through the sacks and make a mess. … [Read more...] about On the bright side: YMCA offers emergency child care to Bay Area health care workers
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Missing in Bay Area’s battle against coronavirus? Detailed, reliable data
The state publishes a general breakdown of COVID-19 deaths by age and gender, but there is little consistency statewide in the release of coronavirus information. A Chronicle review of local health websites last week found that only about 15 counties provided easy-to-access details on COVID-19 cases at the city level, meaning it was impossible to determine beyond the county level where the virus had been detected in much of California. … [Read more...] about Missing in Bay Area’s battle against coronavirus? Detailed, reliable data
Spring Storm Soaks Bay Area, Dumps Snow in Sierra
Sierra snow totals could top 2 feet in some areas, while mountain crests could get nearly double that. Motorists were urged to use caution in the mountains, where some roads were closed. … [Read more...] about Spring Storm Soaks Bay Area, Dumps Snow in Sierra
What Bay Area residents can expect after coronavirus stay-home orders are lifted
There will undoubtedly be new cases even after the current outbreak is over, most likely due to travelers arriving from other countries or even other states where the virus is still widespread. As long as public health officials have the resources, which includes easy access to rapid-diagnostic tests, they should be able to find those individuals and isolate them before they “re-seed” the Bay Area, said Rutherford. … [Read more...] about What Bay Area residents can expect after coronavirus stay-home orders are lifted
Facing coronavirus pandemic, Bay Area members of Congress learn to work from home
“I must spend, I’d say, seven to eight hours a day on the phone. It is pretty exhausting,” said Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Mateo. “There’s a level of disjointedness that is uncomfortable, but I feel like my job right now is to do the district support that is always there. But at this point in time, it’s on steroids.” … [Read more...] about Facing coronavirus pandemic, Bay Area members of Congress learn to work from home
