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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.