The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Monday that key metrics are revealing "alarming" rates of community spread and the county is moving quickly toward "overwhelming" its hospitals.The county announced 2,903 new cases of COVID-19 today, the single largest one-day case count since the pandemic began. The county's seven-day average of daily reported new cases is nearly 2,000, compared to an average increase of 1,379 two weeks ago. As of Monday morning, 1,710 people were hospitalized, a jump from the hospitalization numbers that hovered between 1,350 to 1,450 in recent...…The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Monday that key metrics are revealing "alarming" rates of community spread and the county is moving quickly toward "overwhelming" its hospitals.The county announced 2,903 new cases of COVID-19 today, the single largest one-day case count since the pandemic began. The county's seven-day average of daily reported new cases is nearly 2,000, compared to an average increase of 1,379 two weeks ago. As of Monday morning, 1,710 people were hospitalized, a jump from the hospitalization numbers that hovered between 1,350 to 1,450 in recent...WW…

The skies are forecast to be clear in the Bay Area on Saturday, even in San Francisco that has a reputation for being socked in with fog on July 4.Despite the fireworks-friendly forecast, there won't be any dazzling displays of color lighting up San Francisco Bay.Fireworks shows across the region are cancelled to discourage large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. None of the big annual shows at the Berkeley Marina, Marin County Fair, Sausalito waterfront and San Francisco's Aquatic Park will take place.Small-town celebrations—including fireworks, parades and festivals—have also been...…The skies are forecast to be clear in the Bay Area on Saturday, even in San Francisco that has a reputation for being socked in with fog on July 4.Despite the fireworks-friendly forecast, there won't be any dazzling displays of color lighting up San Francisco Bay.Fireworks shows across the region are cancelled to discourage large gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. None of the big annual shows at the Berkeley Marina, Marin County Fair, Sausalito waterfront and San Francisco's Aquatic Park will take place.Small-town celebrations—including fireworks, parades and festivals—have also been...WW…

Selamawet "Nani" Tsegaye and Elias Shawel didn't know if Tadu Kitchen in the Tenderloin and House of Tadu in Mission Bay would survive the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the couple is feeling the impact of the movement to support black-owned businesses, as suddenly people are lined up out the door to sample their fragrant vegetarian and meat stews, served with the spongy injera bread of their home country.…Selamawet "Nani" Tsegaye and Elias Shawel didn't know if Tadu Kitchen in the Tenderloin and House of Tadu in Mission Bay would survive the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the couple is feeling the impact of the movement to support black-owned businesses, as suddenly people are lined up out the door to sample their fragrant vegetarian and meat stews, served with the spongy injera bread of their home country.WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateFor more coverage, visit our complete .Restaurants in San Francisco opened last week but only for outdoor dining, right? The answer is yes.Shops are open, but can I step inside? The answer is also yes.In recent weeks, San Francisco has made several changes to its shelter-in-place order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus, and the list of business sectors permitted to open is growing and difficult to track.Below is a recap of the guidance provided on the and a rundown of what is allowed to be open right now if...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateFor more coverage, visit our complete .Restaurants in San Francisco opened last week but only for outdoor dining, right? The answer is yes.Shops are open, but can I step inside? The answer is also yes.In recent weeks, San Francisco has made several changes to its shelter-in-place order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus, and the list of business sectors permitted to open is growing and difficult to track.Below is a recap of the guidance provided on the and a rundown of what is allowed to be open right now if...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…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST June 10, 5:05 p.m. Here's a rundown of new cases and deaths reported in the Bay Area. The list will be updated as more details are released by the county health department.—San Francisco reported 16 new cases to increase its total to 2,809. The death toll remains 44.—San Mateo reported 38 new cases to increase its total to 2,475. The death toll remains 93.—Alameda reported three new deaths and 48 new cases. The case total is 4,033 and the death toll is 105.—Contra Costa reported 24 new cases to increase its total to...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateLATEST June 10, 5:05 p.m. Here's a rundown of new cases and deaths reported in the Bay Area. The list will be updated as more details are released by the county health department.—San Francisco reported 16 new cases to increase its total to 2,809. The death toll remains 44.—San Mateo reported 38 new cases to increase its total to 2,475. The death toll remains 93.—Alameda reported three new deaths and 48 new cases. The case total is 4,033 and the death toll is 105.—Contra Costa reported 24 new cases to increase its total to...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateFrom the Genesis Church in South Sacramento, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a sober message regarding the demonstrations unfolding in California over the death of George Floyd."The black community is not responsible for what is happening in this country right now. We are," Newsom said. "Let's just call that out. Our institutions are accountable. We have a unique responsibility to the black community in this country, and we've been paying lip service about that for generations."Newsom applauded people engaging in peaceful...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateFrom the Genesis Church in South Sacramento, California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a sober message regarding the demonstrations unfolding in California over the death of George Floyd."The black community is not responsible for what is happening in this country right now. We are," Newsom said. "Let's just call that out. Our institutions are accountable. We have a unique responsibility to the black community in this country, and we've been paying lip service about that for generations."Newsom applauded people engaging in peaceful...WW…

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…

From the steps of Mission High School in San Francisco, 17-year-old Simone Jacques addressed thousands of protesters in a crowd that stretched for blocks along Dolores Avenue and spilled across Dolores Park.Jacques and her friends organized the demonstration through an Instagram group called that now has nearly 10,000 followers."My name is Simone," said Jacques, her voice booming through a microphone as she welcomed the mass of people holding signs and wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the words "Black Lives Matter.""I'm black and proud," she went on. "I'm Afrochicana and proud."…From the steps of Mission High School in San Francisco, 17-year-old Simone Jacques addressed thousands of protesters in a crowd that stretched for blocks along Dolores Avenue and spilled across Dolores Park.Jacques and her friends organized the demonstration through an Instagram group called that now has nearly 10,000 followers."My name is Simone," said Jacques, her voice booming through a microphone as she welcomed the mass of people holding signs and wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the words "Black Lives Matter.""I'm black and proud," she went on. "I'm Afrochicana and proud."WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateSan Francisco is famous for its Victorians, the colorful and intricately ornamented homes lining the city's roller-coaster hills in postcard-worthy rows.From the Painted Ladies of Alamo Square to the Seven Sisters in the Haight-Ashbury district, these houses date back more than 120 years, and are often adorned in elaborate paint schemes.Standing in front of one of these masterpieces, it's easy to wonder who in the world had the patience and careful hand to paint that?Chances are Nita Riccardi, the founder of , was involved....…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateSan Francisco is famous for its Victorians, the colorful and intricately ornamented homes lining the city's roller-coaster hills in postcard-worthy rows.From the Painted Ladies of Alamo Square to the Seven Sisters in the Haight-Ashbury district, these houses date back more than 120 years, and are often adorned in elaborate paint schemes.Standing in front of one of these masterpieces, it's easy to wonder who in the world had the patience and careful hand to paint that?Chances are Nita Riccardi, the founder of , was involved....WW…