San Rafael elementary schools set to resume classroom instruction on March 29
As the CDC issues new guidance on school desk placement, San Rafael elementary schools are a step ahead with plans for students to resume classroom instruction beginning March 29.
As the CDC issues new guidance on school desk placement, San Rafael elementary schools are a step ahead with plans for students to resume classroom instruction beginning March 29.
Bay Area families eager to get out can enjoy these newly reopened attractions
For parents with young kids chomping at the bit to get out and be active, Fairyland’s reopening is more than magical.
For parents with young kids chomping at the bit to get out and be active, Fairyland’s reopening is more than magical.
Thousands of vaccine appointments canceled for Kaiser members in the South Bay
Santa Clara County officials canceled vaccination appointments for thousands of Kaiser Permanente members blaming limited supplies from the state.
Santa Clara County officials canceled vaccination appointments for thousands of Kaiser Permanente members blaming limited supplies from the state.
State health department now allows cheerleaders on the sidelines
In a swift reversal on California state guidelines that prohibited sideline cheer for cheerleaders at youth sporting events, California Department of Public Health clarified on Friday that the activity is allowed as a "moderate contact sport."
In a swift reversal on California state guidelines that prohibited sideline cheer for cheerleaders at youth sporting events, California Department of Public Health clarified on Friday that the activity is allowed as a "moderate contact sport."
Here's how the pandemic has dramatically impacted the homeless population
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected people who are homeless nationwide, but particularly in the San Francisco Bay area. KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with Jennifer Friedenbach who is the head of the Coalition on Homelessness in San Francisco, to learn what's changed.
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected people who are homeless nationwide, but particularly in the San Francisco Bay area. KTVU's Gasia Mikaelian spoke with Jennifer Friedenbach who is the head of the Coalition on Homelessness in San Francisco, to learn what's changed.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago club partially closed amid COVID-19 outbreak
Former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club has been partially closed because of a COVID outbreak.
Former President Donald Trump's Palm Beach club has been partially closed because of a COVID outbreak.
Children's Fairyland in Oakland reopens today after being closed for most of the pandemic
The family-friendly amusement park, along the shores of Lake Merritt, will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for now.
The family-friendly amusement park, along the shores of Lake Merritt, will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for now.
Research shows 'virus of hate' can be offset with more scientific names of diseases
The researchers say data shows a sharp increase in the use of anti-Asian hashtags following a March 16 tweet by President Trump.
The researchers say data shows a sharp increase in the use of anti-Asian hashtags following a March 16 tweet by President Trump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals postponed again until 2022, report says
Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals will be pushed back for the fourth time to spring 2022, according to a report.
Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals will be pushed back for the fourth time to spring 2022, according to a report.
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.
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.
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.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
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.
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.
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.
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.