FDA adds methanol warning to more coronavirus hand sanitizer products
All of the hand sanitizers were manufactured in Mexico and have been flagged for "risk of methanol contamination." Fifty-five products on the list have an issued recall.
WATCH: Calif. Health and Human Services doctor to give COVID-19 update
California Health and Human Secretary Dr.
35 prisoners in California have died so far of COVID-19
The inmate from Avenal State Prison in Central California died Monday at a hospital outside of the facility.
Oakland City Council considers law requiring some laid-off workers get first choice of jobs
Councilmembers will consider the ordinance at the virtual City Council meeting that starts at 1:30 p.m.
Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire
The Trump administration is currently in the midst of negotiations with congressional leadership on a “Phase 4” coronavirus stimulus economic relief package, but at this point, it is unclear whether that $600-a-week enhanced unemployment benefit would be extended past the July 31 expiration date.
Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
French bus driver dies after brutal attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks
The widow of Philippe Monguillot said the assault "destroyed" her and their three daughters.
OC school board approves reopening in-person classes without masks, social distancing
The Orange County Board of Education voted 4-1 on Monday evening to approve guidelines for reopening schools which includes not requiring kids to social distance or wear masks.
San Francisco has highest lack of plumbing in California, making washing harder during pandemic
The survey found that in more than 6,300 housing units in California, people have no piped hot and cold water, no bathtub or shower, or no flush toilet.
Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19
Starting this fall, the White Castle burger chain will test a robot arm that can cook french fries and other foods. The robot, dubbed Flippy, is made by Pasadena, California-based Miso Robotics.
Global vaccine plan may allow rich countries to buy more
Activists warn that without stronger attempts to hold political and health leaders accountable, vaccines will be hoarded by rich countries in an unseemly race to inoculate their citizens.
Schools struggle over distance learning decisions for the fall
Among the Bay Area’s largest school districts, Oakland and Fremont Unified have decided only distance learning will resume in the fall. San Francisco and San Jose Unified are considering the same. Many parents are frustrated trying to figure out how to make it work.
Gym owners, salons react to California coronavirus rollbacks
"Out of the blue, here is Newsom dropping the bomb, we have to close immediately, and I'm very upset," said gym owner Adam Kovacs. "This is like the biggest nightmare for every business."
Masks for kids? Schools confront the politics of reopening
Schools and educators across the U.S. have landed in the middle of an increasingly politicized debate over how best to reopen schools this fall.
Judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
Berkeley schools superintendent to recommend distance learning for school year's start
A letter sent to Berkeley Unified School District families and staff from the superintendent on Monday indicates a recommendation will be made to start the school year with distance learning in place.
Air district asks employers to expand remote working options
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District along with Santa Clara County asked Bay Area employers to sign the "Cut the Commute Pledge" that extends teleworking for employees and maintains air quality progress after shelter-in-place orders are eased.
Frustration and confusion in Alameda Co. over what is and isn't allowed
Alameda County is clearing up confusion over what is and is not allowed after it said it needs to apply for a variance attestation from the state.
Alameda Co. sheriff deputy’s wife describes his deterioration in ICU from COVID-19
Maureen Ennor Rocha is hoping against hope her husband can pull through. But right now, it appears COVID-19 is winning.
Santa Clara Co. to roll back fitness, personal care facility and mall openings on Wednesday
Santa Clara County health officials said on Monday that hair and nail salons, fitness centers, and shopping malls that just opened Monday will have to close again by Wednesday because of the governor's new guidance on COVID-19.