Bay Area takes unprecedented action, issuing legal order for residents to stay at home
In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday.
California Gov. Newsom calls for home isolation for all seniors, bars to close, restaurants to limit capacity
"The most important thing is to focus on the vulnerable and prioritize their safety," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
California governor calls for closure of all bars and wineries
California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the temporary closure of all bars and wineries throughout the state. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older due to the coronavirus.
LAUSD schools to close beginning Monday to prevent spread of COVID-19
Starting Monday, all schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District will close for two weeks in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, district officials announced Friday.
First coronavirus death reported in LA County, 6 additional cases announced, 27 cases total
Los Angeles County reported its first death related to the coronavirus outbreak on Wednesday, as health officials announced six additional cases, bringing the county's total to 27.
Coronavirus scare closes California venues, delays weddings
Likewise at San Francisco’s Curran Theater, where performances of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” have been suspended for the rest of the month. San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater is also being shuttered.
Disneyland, California Adventure to close this Saturday through end of the month
Disneyland announced on Thursday it will close till the end of the month to help stem the tide of the coronavirus outbreak.
Day 2: About 1,500 passengers to be let off Princess cruise in Oakland
Mary Lou Wilson, 77, of Pleasanton said this whole experience has been an unprecedented wild adventure.
Restaurant chain is taking temperature of would-be patrons before dining to help fight coronavirus
As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus. The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.
After days at sea, Princess cruise carrying some infected coronavirus passengers arrives in Oakland
As per Gov. Gavin Newsom’s orders, those on board who need any type of emergency medical attention will get to disembark first.
Coronavirus: California governor explains why Port of Oakland chosen as 'best site' for cruise ship docking
The Oakland port is the only one big enough and remote enough to allow the 3,500 passengers and crew members to get off the ship, some time on Monday.
Second coronavirus death reported in California
The second coronavirus death in California was reported on Monday as a Santa Clara County woman in her 60s.
13 coronavirus cases in LA County after 2 additional cases, including second medical screener at LAX
Two additional cases of coronavirus in Los Angeles County were confirmed on Friday, including a second medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, health officials said.
FBI employee in San Francisco diagnosed with coronavirus, officials confirm
An FBI San Francisco Division employee has been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
VP Pence: 21 people on Grand Princess cruise ship positive for coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence announced on Friday that 21 people on board the Grand Princess cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.
3,500 passengers, crew wait on cruise as Richmond lab tests 45 coronavirus samples
The test kits, being analyzed at a state-run lab in Richmond, could come back at some point on Friday.
California declares emergency after 1st coronavirus death
California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.
L.A. County declares state of emergency amid 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus
Officials with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Health declared a local public health emergency Wednesday morning.
Medical professional screening passengers at LAX airport tests positive for coronavirus
A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
1 killed, 6 shot, including 7-year-old girl, at California funeral
Police said the shooting was reported at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, as a group of more than 50 people gathered following the burial of a man who died in a car crash.