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Early beachgoers secure spots on the shore at Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, as the superyacht Bravo Eugenia lies offshore. Californians packed beaches, lakes and recreation areas Sunday to seek relief from a record heat wave that strained the electricity grid and threatened to trigger a third round of rolling power outages. The heat wave brought triple-digit temperatures and raised wildfire danger and fears of coronavirus spread — a major concern in a state that has seen more than 621,000 confirmed cases. Public health officers urged people to follow mask and social distancing orders if they head outdoors. (AP Photo/John Antczak)

California power grid operator cancels rolling blackouts

By Janie Har and Adam Beam - Associated Press

Au pairs a lifeline for Virginia families as schools reopen

By SABRINA MORENO and Richmond Times-Dispatch - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto, right, pats catcher Chadwick Tromp, center, on the chest before being taken out of a baseball game by manager Gabe Kapler during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Slater homers twice as Giants down Kershaw, Dodgers 5-4

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Collin Morikawa poses with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at TPC Harding Park Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Collin Morikawa wins PGA Championship for first major title

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Willie Calhoun swings for an RBI sacrifice fly against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Gallo, Choo homer as Rangers avoid sweep in San Francisco

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Justin Thomas holds the trophy after winning the World Golf Championship-FedEx St. Jude Invitational Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Thomas wins in Memphis; Kang takes LPGA Tour return in Ohio

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1966, file photo, John Keane, right, general chairman of the Lucky International Golf Tournament, raises the hand of Ken Venturi after presenting him with the winners check of $8,500 at Harding Park in San Francisco, Calif. Helping Ken hold the check is his wife, Connie. The PGA Tour made an annual stop at Harding Park in the 1960s, and it produced a pretty stout roll call of champions. The most popular winner was Venturi, who grew up in San Francisco playing the municipal course. (AP Photo/File)

The biggest names win golf tournaments at Harding Park

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Nick Solak cannot catch San Francisco Giants' Darin Ruf's two-run double during the seventh inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, July 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Flores homers to get Giants going in 9-2 win over Rangers

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Jurickson Profar rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, July 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Pham, Padres use big six-run 10th for 12-7 win over Giants

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

San Diego Padres pitcher Chris Paddack throws against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Giants rally on Yastrzemski’s 2nd HR, walk off with 7-6 win

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 7, 2020, file photo, a Muni worker walks in front of buses at a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency yard in San Francisco. A San Francisco bus driver was assaulted with a wooden bat after asking several passengers to wear a mask in keeping with city health orders to combat the coronavirus. A San Francisco police spokesman said three men boarded the bus Wednesday afternoon, July 22, 2020, and refused the driver's multiple requests to put on masks. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

San Francisco bus driver assaulted with bat over mask order

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 18, 2020, file photo, people visit Pier 39, where some stores, restaurants and attractions have reopened, during the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco. San Francisco is one of many places experiencing a surge of cases and Mayor London Breed expressed frustration Friday, July 17, 2020, that people aren't following guidance to avoid social gatherings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

California classrooms closed for fall as virus cases surge

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Dusty Lego-style toys are scattered in the playground of an elementary school in Los Angeles, Friday, July 17, 2020. California Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out strict criteria Friday for school reopenings that makes it unlikely the vast majority of districts will have classroom instruction in the fall as the coronavirus pandemic surges. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

New California rules mean most schools will start online

By JOCELYN GECKER and KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Justin Claravall, bottom left, Gregory Celio lie on a carpet while Bishop Alex Aclan leads a prayer during an ordination ceremony for the new priests at Dolores Mission Church in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The ceremony took place outdoors since indoor religious activities have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

California counties see virus spikes; Rose Parade canceled

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Hunter Pence, left, gestures while speaking with manager Gabe Kapler during a baseball practice Friday, July 10, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

As Posey opts out, Giants begin new era under Gabe Kapler

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt runs during a baseball practice on Friday, July 3, 2020, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt sidelined by sore heel

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Jason Young, center, raises his fist while speaking at a news conference about the shooting death of his son, Jace Young, in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Also pictured are Mayor London Breed, center left, and Jace Young's mother, LaKesha Young, seated center right. Breed called for an end to gun violence Tuesday at the gathering to mourn Jace Young, a 6-year-old African American boy who was shot while watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. Police are asking for witnesses for help in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Francisco mayor decries gun violence after child killed

Associated Press

Cars line up for coronavirus testing at Hansen Dam Recreation Center, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Bay Area counties back off indoor dining as virus surges

By JANIE HAR - Associated Press

This Date in Baseball

By Compiled The Associated Press - Associated Press

Ulysses S. Grant is the most successful general of the Civil War, leading brilliant battles and campaigns on a national scale.

Ulysses Grant statue toppled in San Francisco

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times