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Kaiser scuttles plan for massive office tower in Oakland
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Delays and increasing costs are the reasons -- not anything related to COVID-19, says Kaiser spokesperson.health
Ask an expert: How solid are California’s coronavirus projections?
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CalMatters speaks with Lee Riley at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health to understand projections that the virus could infect half the states.Bay Area
Bay Area coronavirus updates | Thursday, Mar. 19
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The number of local cases climbs to 448 (from 329 two days ago); ferry service limited; nonprofits support vulnerable groups ,and more.COVID-19
How overwhelmed is California’s health care system about to be?
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has said that if as many coronavirus patients as feared need hospitalization, surge capacity could be outstripped by up to 10,000 beds.Around Town
Mayor implores residents: Go out only for essential needs; avoid gathering, socializing; even pets need distance
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We have a responsibility to slow down the virus which is likely already spreading within Piedmont.Arts & Entertainment
Artistic community forced to change the script in these changing times
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As movie theaters shutter and Bay Area film festivals ponder the next steps, studios and indie distributors consider moving their original features online.Around Town
‘It’s a really big hit’: Bay Area theater companies struggle to cope amid COVID-19 shutdowns
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What theater lovers can do: Donate preordered tickets back, or make one-time cash donations; consider subscribing to next season now.Around Town
Retailers say less overbuying will keep store shelves filled
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Advice for shoppers: buy only what's needed; regular washing of produce is fine; but watch out for those reusable shopping bags which can be virus vectors.COVID-19
