Can Declining Real Estate Demand Help California’s Housing Crisis?

A decline in commercial real estate demand could represent an opportunity to reallocate portions toward more affordable housing.

Neowise At Night: California Photo Of The Day

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CA Unemployment Rates Improve, But Uncertainty Looms

California added thousands of jobs in June, but it remains to be seen how recent statewide closures and spiking cases affect jobs statewide.

NorCal Comet: California Photo Of The Week

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East Bay Zoo To Reopen | National Ice Cream Day: Saturday Smiles

NBA star’s home up for sale; radio personalities hand out prizes for wearing masks and other nice news from around NorCal.

Conspiracy Theories Aside, Here’s What Contact Tracers Really Do

In the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic, contact tracing is downright buzzy, and not always in a good way.

Trump Shift On Coronavirus Data Leaves States In The Lurch

The Trump administration this week directed hospitals to change reported data to the federal government.

Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Fly Free As Health Departments Focus On Coronavirus

Bug spray, swollen welts, citronella. It must be mosquito season.

Walmart, Sam’s Club In California To Require Masks

Walmart announced Wednesday it will require shoppers to wear masks in all U.S. stores, including Sam’s Club locations.

California School Districts Grope For Sensible Reopening Plans

District administrators leaving no stone unturned with reopening of schools.

Azar Says Federal Law Had Preexisting Conditions Covered Before ACA

The Affordable Care Act prides itself on insurance coverage guarantees, but at the moment its the opposite.

Glass Beach Glimmer: California Photo Of The Week

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States To Allow In-Person Nursing Home Visits

States across the country are beginning to roll back policies and allow visitation.

Girl Raises $100K For Zoo | Hotels Gifted Masks: Saturday Smiles

The famous Winchester Mystery House reopens soon; Forest Home Farms Historic Park welcomes guests and other nice news from around NorCal.

Shingles Vaccination Rate Soars But Leaves Many Behind

Concerned with price, lack of coverage; patients are deciding to forego injections.

Amid Surge, Hospitals Hesitate To Cancel Non-Emergency Surgeries

Hospitals are more prepared to handle onslaught of patients based on knowledge; PPE.

How A Coronavirus Vaccine Could Cost Americans Dearly

Americans’ health is priceless, and reining in a deadly virus that has trashed the economy would be invaluable.

What Seniors Should Know Before Going Ahead With Elective Procedures

To feel comfortable, patients need to take stock of the precautions providers are taking.

Coronavirus Crisis Disrupting Treatment For Another Addiction Epidemic

Drug rehabs around the country have been forced to close or limit operations due to coronavirus.

The Trouble With Hot Spots

The trouble with hot spots: Hard-hit counties send COVID-19 patients to other areas.

LIST: CA Beaches Open, Closed During 4th Of July Weekend

Many beaches across California are closing for Fourth of July weekend, but others are staying open. Here's a rundown of where things stand.

Kittens Rescued From Fire Truck | Heart Art: Saturday Smiles

Sweet chimpanzee birthday celebration; a popular beach off of ‘CA's Most Polluted Beaches’ list and other nice news from around NorCal.

‘Just Make It Home'

The unwritten rules blacks learn to navigate racism in America.

These Are The Dirtiest Beaches In California: Report

See where the 10 most polluted beaches in California were, according to Heal the Bay's 2020 rankings.

California's Gas Tax Just Increased Again

California's gas tax just rose again Wednesday — but there's a possible upside for drivers.

As Cases Spike, California Pauses Multimillion-Dollar Testing Expansion

California is halting expansion as coronavirus pandemic intensifies.

Packed Bars Serve Up New Rounds Of Coronavirus Contagion

As states ease their lockdowns, bars are emerging as fertile breeding grounds for the coronavirus.

Misinformation Campaigns Online Kneecap Coronavirus Response

As the nation reopens for business and retreats from protective stay-at-home orders, circulating lies could prove deadly.

California Prisons Are Coronavirus Hotspot

Despite billions spent on inmate health, coronavirus numbers on the rise dramatically.

Kids Raise $5,400 For Food Bank | Lovely Murals: Saturday Smiles

Tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium may go on sale soon; students get $10K in ag scholarships and other nice NorCal news.

Airlines Want Flyers To Feel Safe Amid Pandemic

Unfortunately, the grab bag of coronavirus policies adds turbulence.

As Coronavirus Cases Spike, California Shifts Its Strategy

Cases in Fresno County have doubled over the past month, and residents are testing positive at nearly twice the rate of Californians.

For A Black Social Media Manager, Each Click Holds Trauma

Many Americans describe watching the recent videos as a wake-up call to persistent racial injustice.

Driving Tests To Resume At California DMV Offices

After a two-month suspension, behind-the-wheel driving tests will return to all DMV offices statewide—but with new protections in place.

CA Extends Eased Recycling Rules For Businesses

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday extended a new set of rules allowing retailers to pause beverage container recycling, among other things.

DMV Resuming Behind-The-Wheel Tests On Friday

In an effort to expedite the testing process, the DMV is shortening the test route in many locations.

Yosemite, Reopened: California Photos Of The Week

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How Quickly We Forget: Of Fathers And Essential Workers (Opinion)

Commentary: We must remember those who emerged briefly from the shadows just a few months ago, as the scales of class privilege fell.

Fawn Rescue | Moving Father’s Day Tributes: Saturday Smiles

A unique heart art exhibit will benefit public art; Stephen Curry's foundation matches donations for needy and other nice NorCal news.

Several Wildfires Growing Around California

Wildfire season appears to have arrived in California, with several growing blazes in various parts of the state as of Wednesday.