Stanford University inviting juniors and seniors back to campus for spring semester

Junior and senior-year students will be invited to return to campus when the spring semester at Stanford University when the spring quarter begins March 29, the university announced. 

As vaccine eligibility expands to millions on Monday, experts warn of COVID surge

On Monday, March 15th more than 4 million people will become eligible for the COVID vaccine. But as restrictions loosen, health experts warn of a COVID surge in coming weeks.

Hundreds infected with COVID at Tesla Fremont plant, report shows

There have been hundreds of cases of coronavirus among workers in Tesla’s Fremont factory, according to a news report.

Cities, counties to get American Rescue Plan funds within 60 days

California's counties and large cities can expect to receive money from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in two parts with the first coming in 60 days from Thursday.

Contra Costa county restaurants prepare for Red Tier reopening

In Contra Costa county, back of the house chefs are the only people allowed indoors in restaurants. That changes Sunday, when the county enters the Red Tier of the state's reopening system.

Virus tolls similar to other states despite Newsom's efforts

Nearly a year after California ordered the nation’s first statewide shutdown, masks remain mandated, indoor dining and other activities are significantly limited, and Disneyland remains closed.

Red-tier status offers glimmers of normalcy for two Bay Area counties

On Sunday, two additional Bay Area counties will enter the Red Tier, allowing Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties more permissive activities and interactions.

California loosens restrictions on wineries, breweries and distilleries

The weekend marks a long awaited change for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. New California Dept. of Public Health regulations allow those establishments to reopen.

Bay Area job losses in 2020 significantly greater than EDD estimate

The Bay Area lost thousands of more jobs in 2020 than the California Employment Development Department originally estimated. 

Oakland teachers could reach partial agreement with district on in-person learning

Oakland teachers say a partial agreement with the Oakland Unified School District could come soon for some in-person learning, but only for certain students

California to loosen COVID guidelines on breweries and distilleries

The state of California says starting this Saturday, breweries and distilleries that do not serve food, may re-open outdoors in the purple and red tiers.