Grand Princess cruise ship passenger reflects on pandemic one year later
Tuesday marked one year since the Grand Princess cruise ship made its way under the Golden Gate Bridge and docked at the Port of Oakland. It was a story that made international headlines and marked the Bay Area's first large coronavirus outbreak.
Tuesday marked one year since the Grand Princess cruise ship made its way under the Golden Gate Bridge and docked at the Port of Oakland. It was a story that made international headlines and marked the Bay Area's first large coronavirus outbreak.
Santa Cruz Boardwalk to open; A's ready to welcome fans
In Santa Cruz County, which the state deemed OK to enter the red tier on Tuesday, the Boardwalk is set to open on April 1.
In Santa Cruz County, which the state deemed OK to enter the red tier on Tuesday, the Boardwalk is set to open on April 1.
New Orleans hospital marks 10,000th COVID-19 recovery with jazz band sendoff
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
Miriam Bertrand, 72, was the Ochsner Medical Center’s 10,000th successful recovery from COVID-19 and received a jubilant sendoff — which included a jazz band performance.
California counties forecast looser COVID rules
Six counties advanced to the red tier Tuesday, including the San Francisco Bay Area counties of Alameda, Solano and Santa Cruz. Disneyland Resort is likely to reopen in late April.
Six counties advanced to the red tier Tuesday, including the San Francisco Bay Area counties of Alameda, Solano and Santa Cruz. Disneyland Resort is likely to reopen in late April.
Los Angeles school district reaches deal to open classes
Students in the nation’s second-largest school district could return to class next month under a tentative deal announced Tuesday with the powerful teachers union.
Students in the nation’s second-largest school district could return to class next month under a tentative deal announced Tuesday with the powerful teachers union.
Alameda, Solano, Santa Cruz counties now in red tier
Shifting to the red tier also paves the way for more public schools to reopen - especially middle and high schools.
Shifting to the red tier also paves the way for more public schools to reopen - especially middle and high schools.
Santa Clara County opts out of state vaccine program
A lack of trust over who's in charge of the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution is leading to more trouble for embattled California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The majority of counties have not yet signed up for his state-run 'My Turn' vaccination plan.
A lack of trust over who's in charge of the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution is leading to more trouble for embattled California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The majority of counties have not yet signed up for his state-run 'My Turn' vaccination plan.
SF supervisors unanimously approve hazard pay ordinance for grocery workers
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that would authorize $5 an hour hazard pay for grocery and pharmacy workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that would authorize $5 an hour hazard pay for grocery and pharmacy workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UC Davis offers money to students who opt for a spring-break staycation
Do a spring-break staycation, and get paid. That’s the deal being offered to students at the University of California at Davis, as part of efforts to prevent a surge in coronavirus cases at the school.
Do a spring-break staycation, and get paid. That’s the deal being offered to students at the University of California at Davis, as part of efforts to prevent a surge in coronavirus cases at the school.
Here's when the next round of COVID money could hit your bank account
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
The American Rescue Plan will now head to the House for final approval, which is expected on Wednesday.
Santa Rosa offering $2K relief grants to musicians impacted by COVID
The city's Public Art Program and its Economic Recovery Task Force are offering the grants to musicians who live in Santa Rosa, are at least 18 years old and have lost income due to an inability to perform live because of the pandemic.
The city's Public Art Program and its Economic Recovery Task Force are offering the grants to musicians who live in Santa Rosa, are at least 18 years old and have lost income due to an inability to perform live because of the pandemic.
Bay Area guide to COVID-19 rules: What each county allows
Find out what's open in each Bay Area county amid restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Find out what's open in each Bay Area county amid restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
California looking for vaccine volunteers; 'payment' could be inoculation
The state is looking for both medical and general support teams. A shift earns volunteers the possibility that they'll get vaccinated, too.
The state is looking for both medical and general support teams. A shift earns volunteers the possibility that they'll get vaccinated, too.
California recall threat puts pressure on Newsom speech
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to give perhaps the most important speech of his political life Tuesday.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to give perhaps the most important speech of his political life Tuesday.
Lawmakers urge California give more vaccine priority to Bay Area's most vulnerable
Only 10 ZIP codes in the Bay Area are prioritized through this formula, while 79 ZIP codes in Los Angeles County and 39 ZIP codes in San Bernardino County have been identified.
Only 10 ZIP codes in the Bay Area are prioritized through this formula, while 79 ZIP codes in Los Angeles County and 39 ZIP codes in San Bernardino County have been identified.
Vaccine allotment for teachers ease worries as Los Altos Schools return to class
It’s back to the normal routine for roughly 1,100 middle school students in the Los Altos School District. In-person learning resumed Monday, as part of the district's overall plan to return to normalcy.
It’s back to the normal routine for roughly 1,100 middle school students in the Los Altos School District. In-person learning resumed Monday, as part of the district's overall plan to return to normalcy.
San Franciscans enjoy return to movies and museums, but hesitant to dine indoors
San Francisco residents enjoyed the city's first weekend in the red tier, with museums, movie theaters, and indoor dining returning.
San Francisco residents enjoyed the city's first weekend in the red tier, with museums, movie theaters, and indoor dining returning.
Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
Bay Area leaders eye different items of COVID-19 stimulus bill
The American Rescue Act cleared the Senate without any Republican support. It's expected to easily clear the House and eventually make its way to President Joe Biden's desk.
The American Rescue Act cleared the Senate without any Republican support. It's expected to easily clear the House and eventually make its way to President Joe Biden's desk.