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Bay Area coronavirus updates | Sat., Mar. 20

Case numbers climb; Bay Area tollbooths will no longer be staffed; John Muir health consolidates care centers anticipating surge; and more.

"Stay home and order out" is the restaurant mantra for our times.

Suspect drew nationwide attention from celebs last summer with a story about her 9-year-old son using his own money to pay a classmate's lunch debt.

Stern memo issued in response to lack of compliance with the shelter-in-place order: Do. Not.

There are many ways to contribute to those around us who are most at-risk.

We have the capacity to transcend our self-interest -- and we are ready to contribute to the good of the whole.

COVID-19 cases climb, adding another 40 since yesterday; BART and express lane tolls adapt to declining ridership and traffic; and more.

Because local nurseries sell plants that can be grown for food, they are considered essential services and remain open.

The number of local cases climbs to 448 (from 329 two days ago); ferry service limited; nonprofits support vulnerable groups ,and more.

Early arrival of springtime warmth has many downsides -- including the hastening of allergy symptoms and appearance of turf pests.