California preparing for worst case scenarios

Newsom also acknowledged much is unknown and so the state is preparing for frightening worst-case scenarios.

These San Franciscans obviously didn't get the social distancing memo

The city's order allows people to go outside and get some fresh air, but they need to keep their distance from one another. That means six feet apart. 

Los Angeles County issues moratorium on all evictions during coronavirus outbreak

Officials Tuesday with Los Angeles County announced that they would be placing a temporary moratorium on all evictions during the coronavirus pandemic.

Animals shelters close across L.A. County

Los Angeles' six city-run animal shelters are closed to the public for the rest of the month due to the coronavirus, along with all L.A. County shelters.

California city temporarily restricts alcohol, marijuana sales to help prevent big social gatherings

One city in California is restricting alcohol and marijuana sales to encourage residents to avoid large social gatherings on St. Patrick's Day in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

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. 

Grand Princess crew members to disembark, take charter flights; ship to anchor in San Francisco Bay

The remaining crew members aboard the Grand Princess Cruise ship will be flown to their home countries via charter flights if possible. Meanwhile the ship will anchor temporarily in San Francisco Bay.

California governor calls for closure of all bars and wineries

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the closure of all bars and wineries. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older.

Warriors owners, coaches and players pledge $1M to coronavirus disaster relief

The Warriors said in a statement that the fund will be used to provide financial assistance to 1,000 part-time Chase Center employees who work each game, including food service, security, guest services, custodial and other staff.

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.