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47 Coronavirus Cases Confirmed In Marin County

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"All of us are at risk for becoming sick with COVID-19," said Dr. Lisa Santora, the county's deputy public health officer.

Marin County Parks Closed To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus

The order came a day after people from across the Bay Area packed the coastal communities of Marin County.

All Sonoma County Parks, Trails, Beaches Closed: Coronavirus

The order by Sonoma County's public health officer comes after parks, trails and beaches countywide were crowded with visitors.

Napa County Sheriff Forms Compliance Task Force: Coronavirus

Napa County Sheriff John Robertson said a task force has been formed to enforce compliance with state and county shelter-at-home orders.

Marin County Puts Moratorium On Evictions

The moratorium on evictions applies to cities, towns and the unincorporated areas of the county.

Benicia Puts Moratorium On Evictions In City: Coronavirus

Under the order, tenants have to notify their landlord if they are unable to pay some or all of their rent amid the COVID-19 emergency.

3 Santa Rosa Police Officers Test Positive For Coronavirus

"Let this be proof that the threat of this pandemic in our community is real," Santa Rosa police Chief Rainier Navarro said.

Some Paths Open To Pedestrians, Not Bicyclists: Rohnert Park DPS

Sonoma County's public health order states: "Paved multi-use pathways outside of park boundaries remain open except to bicycles and horses."

Vallejo Police Officer Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The officer has been self-quarantining at home in Solano County since returning from international travel, the Vallejo Police Dept. says.

Coronavirus: Bay Area Counties Ask Labs To Report More Test Data

Seven Bay Area governments Tuesday ordered labs to report the results of all coronavirus tests they perform, not only the positive results.

Postal Service Hiring In Bay Area To Meet Online Shipping Demand

The U.S. Postal Service says it needs to hire as many as 1,000 people as online shipping rises because of the coronavirus.

California Coronavirus: Starbucks, Best Buy Among Store Closures

More than 50 retail chains have temporarily shuttered in response to the ongoing new coronavirus outbreak.

Jury Trials In CA Suspended For 60 Days

California's chief justice issued the order, saying that proper social distancing is not possible in courtrooms.

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