This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST June 10, 10:09 p.m. Hundreds of protesters in Oakland marched through the streets to Mayor Libby Schaaf's home on Wednesday to demand that the city defund the police.The protesters are calling for Schaaf to redirect funds to education and homelessness.A crowd of thousands is marching through Oakland right now, more than 2 miles through the flatlands and up the hill toward what they believe wiill be the home of Oakland Mayor to demand in person the defunding of the police department. — Joe Vazquez (@joenewsman)June 10, 3:40...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST June 10, 10:09 p.m. Hundreds of protesters in Oakland marched through the streets to Mayor Libby Schaaf's home on Wednesday to demand that the city defund the police.The protesters are calling for Schaaf to redirect funds to education and homelessness.A crowd of thousands is marching through Oakland right now, more than 2 miles through the flatlands and up the hill toward what they believe wiill be the home of Oakland Mayor to demand in person the defunding of the police department. — Joe Vazquez (@joenewsman)June 10, 3:40...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateVallejo Police shot and killed a 22-year-old man shortly after midnight Tuesday during the suspected looting of a Walgreens, Chief Shawny Williams told reporters and protesters in a public press conference Wednesday afternoon.The man, identified as Sean Monterrosa of San Francisco, was with a group of people police say targeted the Walgreens pharmacy.Officers arriving at the scene reported seeing 10-12 people getting into two vehicles. The first, a silver truck, drove off; the second, a black sedan hit an unmarked police SUV,...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateVallejo Police shot and killed a 22-year-old man shortly after midnight Tuesday during the suspected looting of a Walgreens, Chief Shawny Williams told reporters and protesters in a public press conference Wednesday afternoon.The man, identified as Sean Monterrosa of San Francisco, was with a group of people police say targeted the Walgreens pharmacy.Officers arriving at the scene reported seeing 10-12 people getting into two vehicles. The first, a silver truck, drove off; the second, a black sedan hit an unmarked police SUV,...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST June 4, 7:39 p.m. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Twitter on Thursday evening that she will look to redirect funds from the Police Department to the African American community in the next budget."Decades of disinvestment and racially disparate policies have disproportionately hurt our African-American community in SF," in announcing the joint effort with Supervisor Shamann Walton. "This week has highlighted the devastating impacts of police violence against African-Americans in this country."Breed is referring...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST June 4, 7:39 p.m. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Twitter on Thursday evening that she will look to redirect funds from the Police Department to the African American community in the next budget."Decades of disinvestment and racially disparate policies have disproportionately hurt our African-American community in SF," in announcing the joint effort with Supervisor Shamann Walton. "This week has highlighted the devastating impacts of police violence against African-Americans in this country."Breed is referring...WW…

Solano County to residents Tuesday, stating that employees in the county who test positive for COVID-19 may return to work after isolating for 10 days, whether or not they continue to exhibit symptoms of the disease caused by the virus. Typical symptoms may include coughing, fever, or respiratory issues.“Anyone who tested positive and has isolated for 10 days from the date that their symptoms began is no longer infectious, even if some may have lingering symptoms,” said Dr. Bela Matyas, Solano County Health Officer. “We understand that businesses have concerns about employees returning...…Solano County to residents Tuesday, stating that employees in the county who test positive for COVID-19 may return to work after isolating for 10 days, whether or not they continue to exhibit symptoms of the disease caused by the virus. Typical symptoms may include coughing, fever, or respiratory issues.“Anyone who tested positive and has isolated for 10 days from the date that their symptoms began is no longer infectious, even if some may have lingering symptoms,” said Dr. Bela Matyas, Solano County Health Officer. “We understand that businesses have concerns about employees returning...WW…

LATEST July 29, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a proposed $15 million in new funding for the San Francisco Unified School District as a part of the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 budget, which is expected to be announced in full on Friday.The funds will help the city's schools make up for losses brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.“One of the most frustrating aspects of the failure of national leadership to contain COVID-19 is that students are facing another year of education without the ability to be in the classroom, parents are facing another year without...…LATEST July 29, 2:20 p.m. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a proposed $15 million in new funding for the San Francisco Unified School District as a part of the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 budget, which is expected to be announced in full on Friday.The funds will help the city's schools make up for losses brought on by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.“One of the most frustrating aspects of the failure of national leadership to contain COVID-19 is that students are facing another year of education without the ability to be in the classroom, parents are facing another year without...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST July 7, 3:40 p.m. Levi's said Tuesday that it will cut 700 office jobs, or about 15% of its worldwide corporate workforce, as it deals with a steep drop in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic.The San Francisco-based jeans maker said the layoffs will save it about $100 million a year and won't affect workers at its stores or factories.Like other clothing companies, Levi's had to temporarily close its stores due to the virus. Many of the department stores that sell its jeans were also shut.Levi Strauss & Co. said...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST July 7, 3:40 p.m. Levi's said Tuesday that it will cut 700 office jobs, or about 15% of its worldwide corporate workforce, as it deals with a steep drop in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic.The San Francisco-based jeans maker said the layoffs will save it about $100 million a year and won't affect workers at its stores or factories.Like other clothing companies, Levi's had to temporarily close its stores due to the virus. Many of the department stores that sell its jeans were also shut.Levi Strauss & Co. said...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST, May 20, 6:32 p.m. The Stud, San Francisco's oldest continuously operating LBGT club, will close permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report."The Stud is the country's only cooperatively owned LGBT venue and has been in operation for 55 years," according to a statement released by co-owner Honey Mahogany and obtained by the . "Because of a lack of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic bar will be announcing that they are permanently closing their location and will be holding a drag...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST, May 20, 6:32 p.m. The Stud, San Francisco's oldest continuously operating LBGT club, will close permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report."The Stud is the country's only cooperatively owned LGBT venue and has been in operation for 55 years," according to a statement released by co-owner Honey Mahogany and obtained by the . "Because of a lack of revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic bar will be announcing that they are permanently closing their location and will be holding a drag...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST, April 23, 9:00 p.m. Santa Clara County public health officer Sara Cody that health officials knew there was a "good probability" the coronavirus would be introduced to the region in early February, but there was no way to test for it."We were looking, looking, looking for signs, but we didn't have the capacity to test and to document that the virus was present," she said. "We couldn't see it and we didn't have data to show and share to the public so I don't think we could have gotten the public on board with the...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST, April 23, 9:00 p.m. Santa Clara County public health officer Sara Cody that health officials knew there was a "good probability" the coronavirus would be introduced to the region in early February, but there was no way to test for it."We were looking, looking, looking for signs, but we didn't have the capacity to test and to document that the virus was present," she said. "We couldn't see it and we didn't have data to show and share to the public so I don't think we could have gotten the public on board with the...WW…

For more coverage, visit our complete .Rapper E-40 stepped up to issue a warning to Bay Area locals Friday, cautioning those planning to celebrate 420 to stay home and continue to shelter in place to avoid crowds.The video, , features 40 appealing to cannabis fans to forego this year's holiday."It's 420 coming up and I really want you all to stay in," he said. "We all love 420, we all do, you know what I mean, but don't disobey the game. Right now the game need us."40 then adds that he personally knows people across the U.S. who have been battling COVID-19, saying, "It's the real deal."A...…For more coverage, visit our complete .Rapper E-40 stepped up to issue a warning to Bay Area locals Friday, cautioning those planning to celebrate 420 to stay home and continue to shelter in place to avoid crowds.The video, , features 40 appealing to cannabis fans to forego this year's holiday."It's 420 coming up and I really want you all to stay in," he said. "We all love 420, we all do, you know what I mean, but don't disobey the game. Right now the game need us."40 then adds that he personally knows people across the U.S. who have been battling COVID-19, saying, "It's the real deal."A...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateThis story will be updated throughout the day with live updates on the Bay Area protests.LATEST June 2, 11:12 p.m. About 20 people were arrested in San Francisco late Tuesday night for violating the city's curfew, police said at 10:10 p.m.The arrests were made at 850 Bryant St., which is the location of the Hall of Justice, after the protesters apparently marched from the area of Seventh and Market streets. The city of San Francisco has imposed a curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further notice.A police spokesman said he was...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateThis story will be updated throughout the day with live updates on the Bay Area protests.LATEST June 2, 11:12 p.m. About 20 people were arrested in San Francisco late Tuesday night for violating the city's curfew, police said at 10:10 p.m.The arrests were made at 850 Bryant St., which is the location of the Hall of Justice, after the protesters apparently marched from the area of Seventh and Market streets. The city of San Francisco has imposed a curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further notice.A police spokesman said he was...WW…