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UCSF Doctors Selected to Serve on Biden's Coronavirus Task Force
© AP President-elect Joe Biden speaks Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. SAN FRANCISCO — President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have said their first priority is getting the pandemic under control, and they aren’t waiting for the Inauguration to get started. On Monday, they announced their COVID Task Force, and as you might expect, Bay Area doctors will play a very significant role.
San Francisco's 588 Polling Places Equipped With PPE for Safe Voting
© AFP via Getty Images Sign-in paperwork with PPE is viewed at the San Diego County Registrar of Voters on October 5, 2020 in San Diego, California, as early voting begins in California. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker / AFP) (Photo by SANDY HUFFAKER/AFP via Getty Images) Poll workers in San Francisco have a lot more than just tables and voting booths to set up this year.
SF Supervisor Proposes Requirement for Businesses to Rehire Laid Off Employees
As businesses begin to reopen, one supervisor in San Francisco says that employers should be required to hire back laid off workers in a move that critics say is economically impossible. San Francisco Supervisor Gordon Mar has proposed legislation that the San Francisco Examiner reports would make employers hire back workers that were laid off during the pandemic – at the same pay they were receiving before the shelter in place went into effect.
SF DA Drops Charges for Suspect Who Was Restrained With Knee to Neck: Report Original
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin has decided to drop resisting arrest charges against a teenager after cellphone video of his arrest revealed a knee-to-neck restraint was used, according to a report in the San Francisco Examiner. Many are comparing the incident to the arrest in Minneapolis, where an officer used the same restraint, and George Floyd died in custody.
Solano County’s Reopening Approval Comes With Some Confusion
Just one day after Napa County got the green light for dine-in restaurants to reopen, Solano County got approval to do the same. The state told the county late last night that it had met the criteria to expand further into Phase 2 of reopening. But unlike Napa, it appears almost none of the business owners had any idea exactly when they could start reopening their dining rooms.
93 Oakland Police Department Employees Could Have Been Exposed to COVID-19: PD
A fourth Oakland Police Department officer tested positive for COVID-19 and the department said Tuesday he may have exposed as many as 93 other employees. Out of the 93, 88 were tested at the Hayward mobile testing unit and five others off site.
San Francisco Business Owners Confused About Reopening
San Francisco is one step closer to the world we used to know. That’s the hope, at least. Starting Monday, some businesses in the city may be reopening under new, strict health guidelines. For some business owners, there’s confusion as to what that may look like. In Hayes Valley, a lot of retail stores are still boarded up with no sign of possibly reopening Monday. There may be more than meets the eye or it may be impossible for them to do so.
Coronavirus Update: Empty Bay Area Emergency Rooms Advise People To Seek Treatment Despite Pandemic
By Jackie WardApril 23, 2020 at 4:47 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — A quick survey of Bay Area emergency rooms tell the story: patients, even those with life-threatening conditions, are staying far away. It’s not just the virus that’s spreading; it’s the fear. From John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek to Stanford Health Care on the peninsula, emergency rooms around the Bay Area appear to be unusually empty.
Customers Scarce As Sausalito Businesses Slowly Reopen After COVID-19 Shutdown
By Jackie WardApril 22, 2020 at 7:32 pm SAUSALITO (KPIX) – Businesses in Sausalito were slowly reopening after weeks of being closed due to California;s COVID-19 shelter in place order. While they aren’t seeing the crowds they would typically see this time of year, one business owner says he’s still hoping for the best before things get worse. After being closed since the end of March, Sausalito Sweets is back open serving up ice cream and sweet treats to the few people who stop by.
Coronavirus Testing Program Launched For Latinos Living In San Francisco Mission District
By Jackie WardApril 21, 2020 at 5:59 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — Latinx San Franciscans make up 23% of coronavirus cases in the city, yet only 16% of the population. That’s part of the reason the University of California, San Francisco wants to test people living between South Van Ness Ave. and Harrison St., and Cesar Chavez Blvd. and 23rd Street.
‘4/20’ Celebrants Warned to Stay Away From Golden Gate Park Monday
By Jackie WardApril 19, 2020 at 6:02 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The billowing clouds of pot smoke and hordes of people typically seen at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on April 20 won’t be there this year. Last week, San Francisco mayor London Breed told marijuana devotees to steer clear of the park on Monday. “During 4/20, we are going to be at Golden Gate Park. We are going to fence up Golden Gate Park. We’re going to have police officers out in force,” the mayor warned.
‘4/20’ Celebrants Warned to Stay Away From Golden Gate Park Monday
By Jackie WardApril 19, 2020 at 11:32 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The billowing clouds of pot smoke and hordes of people typically seen at Hippie Hill in Golden Gate Park on April 20 won’t be there this year. Last week, San Francisco Mayor London Breed told marijuana devotees to steer clear of the park on Monday. “During 4/20, we are going to be at Golden Gate Park. We are going to fence up Golden Gate Park. We’re going to have police officers out in force,” the mayor warned.
Power Shut Off For Danville Residents Sheltering-In-Place For PG&E Fire Prevention Work
By Jackie WardApril 16, 2020 at 3:38 pm DANVILLE (KPIX 5) — On top of the daily grind of quarantine life and sheltering in place, more than 200 PG&E customers in Danville also had to deal with a planned power shutoff Thurday. But for eight hours, the electricity and internet that we are all so heavily relying on these days was offline for 227 customers. PG&E says, despite the shelter-in-place, they still have to get ready for fire season.
San Francisco Suicide Prevention Seeing Record Surge In Calls During Coronavirus Pandemic
By Jackie WardApril 15, 2020 at 6:25 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — Less than a month after the coronavirus shelter-in-place order began in the Bay Area, mental health officials in San Francisco reported seeing record surges of calls about depression, anxiety and loneliness. As of Wednesday, 17 people have died from the coronavirus in San Francisco. From March 1 to April 14, 12 people have taken their own lives.
Quarantine Is The Time To Handle Financial Planning You’ve Been Putting Off, Expert Says
By Jackie WardApril 14, 2020 at 6:24 pm (KPIX 5) — With many of us spending so much extra time at home, financial experts say it’s the perfect time to handle financial planning tasks we may have been putting off. Some of us often put off the thought of our future finances–making a will, helping an aging parent or navigating a job loss–and chalk it up to a busy daily life. But on week five of this shelter-in-place, financial advisers say we should put that thought into action.
Lawsuit Threatened Against Hayward Nursing Home Where Family Member Died Of COVID-19
By Jackie WardApril 13, 2020 at 6:02 pm HAYWARD (KPIX 5) — The first family to threaten legal action against Gateway Care and Rehabilitation Center in Hayward filed a complaint against the facility Monday and are demanding answers regarding the death of a loved one. So far in the deadly coronavirus outbreak at the Hayward nursing home, 41 residents and 25 staff members had tested positive for COVID-19. Of those cases, nine residents have died from the virus.
Worshipers Tune Radios To Easter Church Services At San Jose Drive-In Theater
By Jackie WardApril 12, 2020 at 5:11 pm SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) — Instead of a feature film, church services were on the big screen at West Wind Capitol Drive-In Theater in San Jose on Sunday. With a line of cars circling around and the word of God broadcasting over the airwaves, Easter Sunday looked and sounded a little different for Southridge Church this year. Instead of filing into rows, the congregation stayed in their cars as they listened to a 15-minute ceremony.
Hayward Widow: Husband’s COVID-19 Death At Gateway Facility ‘A True Nightmare’
By Jackie WardApril 10, 2020 at 12:24 pm HAYWARD (KPIX 5) — A widow in Hayward is still coming to grips with the loss of her husband who died inside Gateway Care and Rehabilitation Center from COVID-19 almost a week ago, calling her ordeal “a true nightmare.” As of Friday morning, a total 65 people at the facility have tested positive for the virus there — including 40 residents — seven of whom have died. An additional 25 staff members have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Update: Owners Of Nursing Home With Deadly COVID-19 Outbreak Cited For Previous Violations
By Jackie WardApril 9, 2020 at 11:30 am HAYWARD (CBS SF) — The owners of a Hayward nursing home where at least 59 people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus and six have died have a record of violations at the center and reportedly were denied licenses to operate other such facilities in the past. Alameda County authorities are now investigating Gateway Care and Rehabilitation Center after word of the outbreak on Wednesday.
Coronavirus Update: Hayward Fire Department Begins Free COVID-19 Testing
By Jackie WardMarch 23, 2020 at 12:54 pm HAYWARD (KPIX 5) — Starting Monday, hundreds of people in the East Bay were able to get tested for coronavirus for free thanks to the Hayward Fire Department and a lab in Menlo Park. While no referral was required, patients needed to have one specific symptom in order to get the free test. Concerned residents started lining up early Monday morning, waiting to be screened and possibly tested for the coronavirus.
Zanotto’s Market Offers San Jose Seniors Exclusive Shopping Time During Coronavirus Sheltering
By Jackie WardMarch 17, 2020 at 11:31 am SAN JOSE (KPIX 5) — Zanotto’s Family Market in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose is looking out for its senior customers in a special way. They want to give this vulnerable population a designated time to shop for groceries while the store is in its cleanest state. From 8 to 9 a.m. this morning, Zanotto’s Market was open to only those who were 60 or older. The shoppers who took advantage were thankful for this store special.
Volunteers Hand Out Coronavirus Info To San Francisco Muni Commuters
By Jackie WardMarch 4, 2020 at 11:05 am SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — The San Francisco Department of Public Health on Wednesday was trying to get the word out on how residents can protect themselves from getting the virus, especially those who take public transportation. Last week, Mayor London Breed declared a state of emergency in San Francisco with the intent not to alarm, but to help inform.
Coronavirus Fears Impacting Shipping Business At Port Of Oakland
By Jackie WardFebruary 28, 2020 at 2:20 pm OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — The coronavirus outbreak is affecting business around the world with the Port of Oakland here in the Bay Area just starting to feel the impact. A spokesperson for the Port of Oakland says 23 ships have cancelled scheduled arrivals over the next five weeks. Most of those 23 were coming from China. The Port of Oakland gets about 120 vessel calls a month.
Containment Capsules Provide Safer Way To Treat Coronavirus Patients
By Jackie WardFebruary 27, 2020 at 1:16 pm BERKELEY (KPIX 5) — Caretakers treating patients with the coronavirus are being exposed to the virus unnecessarily, according to researchers in Berkeley who claim they may have solution. Doctors at the ALIN Foundation Institute in Berkeley say their care and germ containment capsules could help stop the spread of coronavirus. The researchers here are getting inquiries from around the world for more information on these potentially life-saving capsules.
Sudden Firing Of Oakland’s Police Chief Raises Questions, Confusion
By Jackie WardFebruary 21, 2020 at 12:42 pm OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — On Friday, questions continued to swirl around Thursday night’s decision by Oakland’s police commission and Mayor Libby Schaaf to fire the police chief without providing any concrete reason for the dismissal. Her name was still on the program at the 183rd Basic Recruit Academy Graduation Ceremony, but Anne Kirkpatrick is no longer the chief of the Oakland Police Department.
Bernie Sanders’ Richmond Rally Draws Huge Support Ahead Of Super Tuesday
By Jackie WardFebruary 17, 2020 at 12:06 pm RICHMOND (CBS SF) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is holding a campaign rally at Richmond’s Craneway Pavillion on Presidents’ Day to encourage supporters to get out and vote ahead of Super Tuesday. Hundreds of Sanders’ supporters were lining up at the venue long before the senator himself arrived. The doors at Craneway opened at 10 a.m. Monday for the rally, all part of the “Bernie Get Out The Vote” event.
Two Bodies Found In Marin County Driveway; Hazmat Team On Scene
By Jackie WardFebruary 14, 2020 at 12:28 pm SAN ANSELMO (KPIX 5) — Police and a hazmat team are investigating the discovery of two bodies in a Marin County driveway early Friday morning. The Ross Fire Department was called to 71 West Oak Knoll in Sleepy Hollow around 8 a.m. The residence is up a long, steep hill in an unincorporated jurisdiction of San Anselmo.
Matters Of The Heart: Stanford Docs, Apple Team Up For Heart Study Using Smart Watch
By Jackie WardFebruary 14, 2020 at 9:27 am PALO ALTO (CBS SF) — Technology and medicine are revolutionizing how our health is monitored. In the first of its kind study, Stanford University’s School of Medicine teamed up with Apple and 418,000 willing participants to learn more about people’s hearts and detecting an irregular heartbeat.
Transit Officials Weigh Options For Designated Bus Lanes On Bay Bridge
By Jackie WardFebruary 12, 2020 at 1:06 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — The conversation about putting a bus lane in both directions of the Bay Bridge continued Wednesday as the Metropolitan Transportation Commission heard a presentation on the subject. If approved, the project would require a lot more than just re-striping lanes. Transportation agencies from across the Bay Area agree that getting more people on public transit is key to freeing up congestion on the Bay Bridge.
Sonoma’s Straus Family Creamery Becomes Zero Waste Certified
By Jackie WardFebruary 7, 2020 at 11:00 am MARSHALL (CBS SF) –- A family-owned business in Sonoma County is making headlines around the world for being the first zero waste certified creamery ever. Yet on its 26th anniversary Friday, Straus Family Creamery’s mission remained the same: To help sustain family farms in both Marin and Sonoma Counties by providing high quality minimally processed organic dairy products.
San Francisco Police Investigate Deadly Shooting In Sunnydale Neighborhood
By Jackie WardJanuary 21, 2020 at 11:55 am SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — Police in San Francisco on Tuesday were investigating a deadly, early morning shooting in the city’s Sunnydale neighborhood. Police and fire units responded to the 1800 block of Sunnydale Avenue at around 5:43 a.m. Tuesday morning. Police had already been patrolling the neighborhood at the time of the shooting and ended up blocking off the street for hours as they investigated the deadly incident.
Richmond Takes Major Step Towards Eventual Ban On Coal Storage
By Jackie WardJanuary 15, 2020 at 11:30 am RICHMOND (KPIX 5) — After months of debate and public comment, the Richmond City Council on Tuesday voted to ban the storing and handling of coal within its city limits. However, that change may still be a decade away. The Levin-Richmond Terminal is currently the only facility in the city that handles coal. If Mayor Tom Butt gets his way, it will be out of business within three years.
Beyond Exhausted At Work? Noticing The Signs Of Mental Burnout
By Jackie WardJanuary 9, 2020 at 11:21 am SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX)– Have you ever felt like you are beyond exhausted, and you job is really getting to you? You may be suffering from mental burnout. According to the World Health Organization, is recognized as a phenomenon that can lead people to seek treatment, and has negative health consequences.
Unplugging From Technology For One Day A Week In 2020
By Jackie WardJanuary 8, 2020 at 8:40 am SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Improving on time-management is a goal for many in 2020. This may mean disconnecting from your phone for a certain amount of time, which is sometimes referred to as the “Art of Unplugging”. 10 years ago, Marin county author and filmmaker Tiffany Shlain, said she craved an escape from the constant bombardment of technology. So, she did something some people thought was a bit drastic.
Digging Into More Vegetables in 2020, Exploring Plant-Based Diets
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Everyone knows they should eat healthy, and that usually means consuming more vegetables. A plant-based diet is one of the latest nutrition fads to incorporate more veggies onto one’s plate. However, having a plant-based diet can mean a variety of things to different people. For some it may mean being strictly vegetarian, for others it may mean going vegan. According to health professionals, it doesn’t matter how you do it, as long as you’re eating nutrient-dense, whole foods.
Japan and Israel Among The Top Travel Destinations of 2020
By Jackie WardJanuary 6, 2020 at 1:06 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — So many of us want to explore, discover and visit new places in the new year. The hottest destinations in 2020 range from Southeast Asia to Eastern Europe. One popular location is Tokyo, home of this summer’s Olympic Games. The city is expected to have an influx of travelers from around the globe to see the games in person.
Traditional Vs. Online Banking; Things To Know Before Making The Switch In 2020
By Jackie WardJanuary 3, 2020 at 1:33 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — 2020 may be the year for you to kick start your finances. For many, that may mean making the move to online banking. “I can’t think of one con for online banking. I really can’t”, explained CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger. For Jill, it’s all about the security and convenience you get with online banking.
Memorial Set Up For Laptop Theft Victim Killed After Chasing Thieves At Montclair Starbucks
By Jackie WardJanuary 1, 2020 at 12:22 pm OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — The Starbucks location in Oakland’s Montclair neighborhood is closed Wednesday, and at the foot of its front door lies a memorial for the laptop theft victim fatally run over on New Year’s Eve.
Dedicated Educator Wins Hayward’s 2019 Teacher Of The Year Award
By Jackie WardJanuary 1, 2020 at 7:32 am HAYWARD (KPIX 5) — Mia Buljan has spent her whole career teaching in Hayward, yet kids still have a hard time saying her last name. That’s why she prefers to go by “Miss B.” As of 2019, she also goes by Teacher of the Year for the Hayward Unified School District. For the last two years, Buljan has taught second grade at Fairview Elementary School in Hayward. Naomi Roberts’ granddaughter is one of her students. Roberts says, “She’s awesome.
2 Arrested In Connection With Homicide Of Laptop Theft Victim At Montclair Starbucks
By Jackie WardJanuary 1, 2020 at 12:23 pm OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a laptop theft and subsequent homicide outside the Montclair Starbucks location in Oakland on New Years Eve, Oakland police said Wednesday. Update: Oakland Police have arrested 2 suspects so far in connection with yesterday’s homicide that occurred in the 2000 block of Mountain Blvd. No further information will be released at this time. The investigation continues.
Salvation Army Volunteers Deliver Thousands Of Christmas Meals In SF
By Jackie WardDecember 25, 2019 at 12:11 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — Hundreds of volunteers spent their Christmas morning at the Salvation Army preparing and delivering thousands of meals to people in need across San Francisco. “There’s more than a few people without a nice, fresh meal today. So we just felt we wanted to do our part,” said volunteer Robert Young. William Yates, another volunteer, couldn’t go back to his native Australia for the holidays so he decided to help those in need.
‘Santa To A Senior’ Program Provides Simple Gifts For Elderly In Need
By Jackie WardDecember 25, 2019 at 12:19 pm SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) — Seniors in need are getting exactly what they want for Christmas thanks people across the Bay Area participating in the Be A Santa To A Senior program. The group Home Instead Senior Care teamed up with CVS Pharmacy to help seniors in need, who they can’t always reach day to day. This year, Hurricane Katrina refugee Diane Evans was one senior who felt the extra love.
San Francisco’s Linda Ronstadt, Michael Tilson Thomas Honored At 42nd Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony
by Jackie Ward and Molly McCrea SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — San Francisco, known for its legends, natural wonders, cable cars, rolling hills and cool fog, will now also be known for a few more artists who have been recognized by the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. The Kennedy Center celebrates icons who have left an indelible stamp on the nation’s collective cultural consciousness, according to Chairman David M. Rubenstein. The show was recorded last Sunday, and KPIX 5 got a sneak peek.
Oakland Parents Announce Claim Against School District Over Violent Board Meeting
By Jackie WardNovember 22, 2019 at 12:38 pm OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — The fight to keep some schools in Oakland open reached a new level Friday as a group of parents filed a legal claim against the school district. The parents feel they have been pushed around by Oakland Unified School District figuratively and literally. They say they have had enough.
BART Workers Voice Safety Concerns In Wake Of Fatal Stabbing
By Jackie WardNovember 21, 2019 at 12:41 pm OAKLAND (KPIX 5) — BART employees on Thursday talked to the transit agency’s board of directors about safety concerns, two days after a man was fatally stabbed on board a train. It was the BART Board of Directors’ first meeting since that deadly stabbing. Workers used the public comment time to sound the alarm. BART employees told KPIX 5 off camera that speaking at the meeting is the only way they feel their voices can be heard.
San Francisco Trans Community Leader Brings Personal Insight To Transgender Awareness Month
By Jackie WardNovember 20, 2019 at 7:32 am SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — November is Transgender Awareness Month and it was first declared in San Francisco in 2018. It’s a time to educate people about the trans community, their needs, and how their allies can help. Clair Farley is one of San Francisco’s biggest trans advocates.
Popular Filipino-Mexican Food Truck Opens Mission Restaurant
By Jackie WardNovember 7, 2019 at 12:30 pm (SAN FRANCISCO) – Señor Sisig, the beloved food truck company that serves up Filipino-Mexican food, officially opened its first brick and mortar restaurant location in San Francisco’s Mission District Thursday. The line of customers stretched down Valencia and around 21st before the doors to the restaurant opened at 11 a.m. From outside, you could smell the familiar scents that have made this cuisine a favorite among San Franciscans.
Returning Kincade Fire Evacuees Get Help Putting Meals On Table
By Jackie WardOctober 31, 2019 at 12:43 pm SANTA ROSA (KPIX 5) — Even though thousands of evacuees are back in their homes in Sonoma County, many still need help getting their feet back on the ground. And that includes stocking the fridge up. To say it has been a rough week for David McCloud would be an understatement. “I have a two-year-old daughter and we didn’t want the smoke getting to her, you know?” said McCloud.
Weekend Power Shutoffs For ‘Historic Wind Event’ Could Impact Every Bay Area County
By Jackie WardOctober 25, 2019 at 1:02 pm BAY AREA (KPIX 5) — The potential high winds this weekend have PG&E warning that another round of power shutoffs may hit nearly every county in the Bay Area starting Saturday night, affecting 400,000 customers. PG&E first announced the possibility of another widespread PSPS event during a press conference Thursday evening. Since then, more details regarding the likely weekend shutoff have been revealed by county officials.
Weekend PG&E Power Shutoffs Could Impact Every Bay Area County
By Jackie WardOctober 25, 2019 at 1:02 pm BAY AREA (KPIX 5) — The potential winds this weekend have PG&E warning that another round of power shutoffs may hit nearly every county in the Bay Area starting Saturday night. PG&E first announced the possibility of another widespread PSPS event during a press conference Thursday evening. Since then, more details regarding the likely weekend shutoff have been revealed by county officials. Contra Costa County officials say 48,000 customers could lose power.
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