February 10, 2021 California’s First South African Coronavirus Strain Detected in Two Bay Area Counties By Silicon Valley Newsroom The new variation was reported in Santa Clara and Alameda counties, health officials announced Wednesday. Read More 0
January 18, 2021 New Covid Variant Linked to SJ Kaiser Increases in Bay Area By Lisa Hix, Bay City News Over the course of a month the variant has increased from 3.8 percent of the cases in California to 25.2 percent. Read More 1
December 25, 2020 Covid Becomes Third Leading Cause of Death in Santa Clara Co. By Silicon Valley Newsroom Covid-19 deaths as of now lag behind only cancer and heart disease, which are projected to be the top two killers in the South Bay this year. Read More 15
December 18, 2020 SCC Exec: ‘Vigorous’ Statewide Quarantine Would Better Serve People Than Mere Warnings By Jennifer Wadsworth Jeff Smith says a well-enforced state order would be more effective than announcements about body bags and overflow morgues. Read More 32
December 17, 2020 What Silicon Valley’s Sewers Reveal About the Coronavirus By Jennifer Wadsworth Because Covid-19 can be found in stool, even from people without symptoms, researchers are testing wastewater to monitor the virus. Read More 7
December 11, 2020 Large Coronavirus Outbreak Traced to Santa Clara County Youth Basketball Team By Jennifer Wadsworth Public health officials today said the outbreak spread to at least 94 players, coaches and close contacts in three counties. Read More 6
November 9, 2020 Health Officials Urge Caution Amid Alarming New Surge in Coronavirus Infections By Jennifer Wadsworth Santa Clara County on Sunday reported 358 new diagnoses—a single-day case count second only to the record 385 tallied on July 15. Read More 10
October 28, 2020 County Clashes with State Over Letting Fans Back in Bleachers at Professional Sports Games By Emanuel Lee Local professional sports teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes, have been playing to empty stadiums since the pandemic started. Read More 11
October 13, 2020 South Bay Moves to Less Restrictive Tier Under State’s Covid Reopening Guidelines By Silicon Valley Newsroom Under the new reopening tier, which goes into effect at midnight, more establishments can expand indoor operations—with certain limitations. Read More 4
October 7, 2020 Santa Clara County Prepares to Resume Indoor Gatherings—With Certain Restrictions in Place By Emanuel Lee Indoor events could resume at up to 25 percent capacity or up to 100 people and outdoor gatherings of up to 200 people. Read More 7
September 18, 2020 Santa Clara County Tightens Testing Order for Private and Nonprofit Healthcare Providers By Silicon Valley Newsroom County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody issued the revisions to the mandate, saying private providers need to step up to the plate. Read More 5
September 8, 2020 Gilroy Teacher Accused of Threatening Public Health Official is Due in Court Again Oct. 5 By Silicon Valley Newsroom Alan Viarengo is accused of repeatedly threatening Santa Clara County’s chief public health officer over her Covid-19 mandates. Read More 6
August 6, 2020 Prolonged Testing Delays Undermine Santa Clara County’s Efforts to Curb Coronavirus By Jennifer Wadsworth Experts say the nation’s inability to create an efficient testing system is part of what’s fueling the recent surge in Covid-19 infections. Read More 3
July 29, 2020 After Reopening and Closing, SJ’s Famed Winchester Mystery House Makes Adjustments By Emanuel Lee The iconic mansion is launching a new outdoor experience, Walk With Spirits Tour, running from 8 to 11pm Wednesday through Sunday. Read More 2
July 1, 2020 Santa Clara County Issues New Back-to-School Guidelines By Kyle Martin There’s no guarantee that they will by next school year, but officials released new guidance in preparation for putting kids back in classrooms. Read More 4
June 12, 2020 Op-Ed: Pastor’s Plea for Re-Opening Was Disheartening, Divisive, a Betrayal of History By Nicholas Barron A local professor calls Hillside Church minister’s use of the pulpit (albeit it a virtual one) opportunistic, insensitive and alarming. Read More 22