Tough times in coronavirus brought restaurant staff, amusement park workers closer
Tough times have brought them closer. As some workers had to stay home, other employees picked up the slack.
Tough times have brought them closer. As some workers had to stay home, other employees picked up the slack.
Losing both parents to COVID is unimaginable heartbreak
Losing a parent to Covid is a heartbreak, but losing both parents, unimaginable. But it happened to a Bay Area family, and their four grown children are healing, one day at a time. The siblings are comforted by the fact that their parents, together for 35 years, are buried side by side in Vallejo.
Losing a parent to Covid is a heartbreak, but losing both parents, unimaginable. But it happened to a Bay Area family, and their four grown children are healing, one day at a time. The siblings are comforted by the fact that their parents, together for 35 years, are buried side by side in Vallejo.
90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
One year later: How COVID killed small businesses
San Rafael's 4th Street was a bustling business boulevard before the pandemic. Today, as in every community, many storefronts are empty and this upscale community is struggling.
San Rafael's 4th Street was a bustling business boulevard before the pandemic. Today, as in every community, many storefronts are empty and this upscale community is struggling.
Bay Area joins national uptick in travel trend
Spring break is right around the corner, and there has been a noticeable uptick in travel, and the Bay Area seems to be joining that national trend.
Spring break is right around the corner, and there has been a noticeable uptick in travel, and the Bay Area seems to be joining that national trend.
One year after lockdown, Dr. Cody says health orders saved lives
Santa Clara County's public health officer Dr. Sara Cody is resolute in her belief the county’s COVID-19 health orders saved lives.
Santa Clara County's public health officer Dr. Sara Cody is resolute in her belief the county’s COVID-19 health orders saved lives.
Tinder giving free COVID-19 tests to users so they can meet up safely
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
San Mateo County first Bay Area region to reach coveted orange tier since last fall
The new changes go into effect on Wednesday and allow for increased capacity at churches, indoor restaurants and bars, and breweries.
The new changes go into effect on Wednesday and allow for increased capacity at churches, indoor restaurants and bars, and breweries.
UK coronavirus variant found in Contra Costa County
Laboratory results have revealed the first two known cases of the highly infectious U.K. variant in Contra Costa County, health officials announced on Tuesday.
Laboratory results have revealed the first two known cases of the highly infectious U.K. variant in Contra Costa County, health officials announced on Tuesday.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
San Mateo County expected to advance to orange tier
The last time San Mateo County was in the orange tier was back in October.
The last time San Mateo County was in the orange tier was back in October.
Bay Area's community colleges to receive millions from American Rescue Plan
Bay Area community colleges are expected to receive tens of millions of dollars in relief money from the recently passed American Rescue Plan, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, said Monday.
Bay Area community colleges are expected to receive tens of millions of dollars in relief money from the recently passed American Rescue Plan, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, said Monday.
Stimulus payments, tax credits, rental assistance included in $1.9 trillion relief bill
There is great emphasis on the $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $75,000 a year or less. But there’s more to help many American families.
There is great emphasis on the $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $75,000 a year or less. But there’s more to help many American families.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Oakland teachers to vote on tentative agreement for in-person learning this week
Some teachers say they don't feel safe going back in the classroom. They're scheduled to vote on a tentative agreement over in-person learning from Wednesday to Saturday.
Some teachers say they don't feel safe going back in the classroom. They're scheduled to vote on a tentative agreement over in-person learning from Wednesday to Saturday.
4 million more Californians prioritized as state expands vaccine eligibility
At least 4 million more Californians, of all ages, became eligible for the COVID vaccine on Monday as priority expands to those with health conditions and people living in some congregate settings.
At least 4 million more Californians, of all ages, became eligible for the COVID vaccine on Monday as priority expands to those with health conditions and people living in some congregate settings.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Biden, Harris and others begin promoting COVID-19 relief plan's benefits during 'Help is Here' tour
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
California expands vaccine eligibility to another 4.4 million residents: What you need to know
California on Monday expanded the list of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by another 4.4 million people. Here's everything you need to know.
California on Monday expanded the list of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by another 4.4 million people. Here's everything you need to know.