Cheerleaders demand reason: why is sideline cheer not allowed?

There is confusion over new state guidance that prohibits sideline cheer, band and drumline at outdoor youth sporting events with no explanation given.

Birx says she still thinks about Trump’s comments on injecting disinfectant ‘every day’

Former White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she’s still wrestling with the memory of former President Donald Trump’s remarks on injecting disinfectant.

Santa Clara County Executive questions Newsom’s push to reopen

The push to reopen more of California’s private sector continues to be a political battlefield. Some of the fire now aimed at Gov. Gavin Newsom is coming from within his own party.

AP Interview: Newsom admits mistakes in 1st reopening

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is acknowledging mistakes in communicating with the public last year before the first loosening of coronavirus restrictions led to an early summer spike in cases.

Students defrauded by colleges could see loans wiped out

The change could lead to $1 billion in loans being canceled for 72,000 borrowers, all of whom attended for-profit schools, the Education Department said.

FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses

Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.

Red tier brings green back for St. Patrick's Day around the Bay Area

It was not the boisterous holiday of years past, but still a big leap from last year when the first COVID lockdown slammed the door on any celebrations.

Mental health worse for children with special needs during pandemic

Across the state, in-person learning or intervention for those with learning disabilities is limited. Data shows depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide among young people are up.

Salute to frontline workers and unsung heroes of the pandemic

It has been a challenging year full of ups and downs and a lot of unknowns for the first responders, police, fire, restaurant and grocery store workers as well as the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and staff.

Photo essay: A year in California living with coronavirus

It's been a long and tragic year as the global pandemic wreaked havoc and stole lives and jobs around the globe. A year later, marked on Wednesday, there are some glimmers of hope.

San Francisco leaders say pandemic’s end in sight

When the region first went into lockdown, many thought it would only go on for a matter of weeks. Now a year later, the Bay Area is finally looking at what could be the end of the pandemic.

Child hunger has skyrocketed since start of pandemic

In California, it’s estimated food insecurity jumped from 9% pre-pandemic to nearly 22% by May, according to a study by Northwestern University.

San Mateo Co. officially enters the orange tier Wednesday

Public health officials announced San Mateo County is now advancing to the less restrictive orange tier. It's the first Bay Area county to do so. The change allows some businesses to expand capacity and others to reopen for the first time.

Explainer: Why is California Gov. Newsom facing a recall?

Recall attempts are not uncommon in California, but they rarely get on the ballot and even fewer succeed. Unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis was recalled in 2003, then replaced with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Staying at home brings pandemic babies to Bay Area

Thousands of babies were born in the Bay Area. Nelson and Erin Geter welcomed Eden Avery Geter into the world on Feb. 17

California's unemployment system flaws leave thousands in limbo

Record unemployment in California during the coronavirus pandemic exposed flaws, failures, and exacerbated fraud of the state's Employment Development Department.