Reopening California

A divided Supreme Court on Friday rejected an emergency appeal by a California church that challenged state limits on attendance at worship services that have been imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Over the dissent of the four more conservative justices, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s four liberals in turning away a request from the...

Most Bay Area counties are easing restrictions, but at different degrees. It’s hard to keep track of what’s happening where. So we broke it down for you here.

Guidelines being drafted for reopening California schools in the age of the coronavirus pandemic are reportedly being greeted with skepticism and outrage.

San Francisco will allow outdoor dining and indoor shopping, religious services and sporting events without spectators as of June 15 and give barbershops and hair salons permission to reopen in mid July, the city’s mayor announced Thursday. Jean Elle reports.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Thursday laid out a plan for phasing in the reopening of the city with new steps beginning in June. Christie Smith reports.

Guidelines being drafted for reopening California schools in the age of the coronavirus pandemic are reportedly being greeted with skepticism and outrage. Robert Handa reports.

We tested out the most popular internet theory on how to get your iPhone to recognize your face with a mask on, and figured out how to (sort of) make it work.

More DMV offices will open this week as the California agency continues to restore operations statewide. Jackie Ward reports.

Solano County hair salons were celebrating Wednesday evening as the word got around they are now cleared to reopen for business for the first time in two months. Terry McSweeney reports.

Some counties are moving into expanded Phase 2 of its reopening plan, while others are taking a more cautious approach.

Gov. Gavin Newsom tells the “Today” show he believes most of California’s 40 million residents are following public health orders as he begins issuing guidance for Phase 3 of reopening the state. Bob Redell reports.

Hair salon owners in the North Bay are sharpening their scissors and cleaning their combs now that Governor Newsom has cleared the way for them to reopen. Terry McSweeney found a Napa salon where excitement was high and business was booming.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday issued guidance for some California counties to take the lead on reopening barbershops and hair salons that have been shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. Damian Trujillo reports.

Some bars, wineries, distilleries and breweries across the state will be able to sell alcohol to-go during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

rin County has issued guidelines intended to let childcare businesses and summer camps make plans to safely reopen and accept children of non-essential workers starting June 1.

California took a major step Monday in its emergence from pandemic shutdown orders when its public health department announced the statewide reopening of in-store retail shopping. The retail guidance for in-person shopping that is already in place for certain counties now applies statewide, officials said in a statement. Retail does not include personal services such as hair salons, nail salons…

Governor Gavin Newsom Sunday laid out rules for churches and retail stores to reopen statewide. The guidelines for worship include limits in attendance to 25% of building capacity or a maximum of 100 attendees, whichever is lower. Cheryl Hurd reports.

The city of Berkeley has reopened tennis and pickleball courts for singles play, but social distancing measures are enforced.

California health officials announced that two church services that were held without authorization have been sources of outbreaks.

A group of black religious leaders plans to assemble at noon Monday to promote sticking with virtual worship services during the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and to call for more community medical and educational services.