Staff member from Gov. Newsom's office tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member from California Governor Gavin Newsom's office has tested positive for COVID-19 this week, a governor's office spokesperson says.
A staff member from California Governor Gavin Newsom's office has tested positive for COVID-19 this week, a governor's office spokesperson says.
Popular Bay Area attractions opening back up as COVID rules are eased
It still won’t be like the old days, but it’s a step in the right direction after COVID forced many business closures.
It still won’t be like the old days, but it’s a step in the right direction after COVID forced many business closures.
Santa Clara County red-tier reopenings ease economic pain
The easing of COVID restrictions in Santa Clara County means a lot of businesses are happily opening their doors to patrons.
The easing of COVID restrictions in Santa Clara County means a lot of businesses are happily opening their doors to patrons.
Ferris wheel operation in Golden Gate Park extended through 2025
Despite some San Francisco supervisors calling for an investigation into the agency that oversees the attraction, the Ferris wheel was approved for a four-year extension.
Despite some San Francisco supervisors calling for an investigation into the agency that oversees the attraction, the Ferris wheel was approved for a four-year extension.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
New York COVID-19 variant detected in SoCal, governor says
Newsom said the state on Tuesday discovered the first New York variants of the virus in Southern California. He did not specify where the cases were found.
Newsom said the state on Tuesday discovered the first New York variants of the virus in Southern California. He did not specify where the cases were found.
State fines 3 Bay Area employers for COVID safety violations
The largest fine of $24,500 was levied against the California Prison Industry Authority for violations at its Vacaville site, following the report of a worker there who became seriously ill and another who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
The largest fine of $24,500 was levied against the California Prison Industry Authority for violations at its Vacaville site, following the report of a worker there who became seriously ill and another who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
Good Samaritan CEO steps down following vaccine scandal
Joe DeSchryver, submitted his resignation Tuesday morning, telling staff in an email that he would no longer be with the hospital’s parent company, HCA Healthcare.
Joe DeSchryver, submitted his resignation Tuesday morning, telling staff in an email that he would no longer be with the hospital’s parent company, HCA Healthcare.
San Francisco's iconic cable cars to return this fall
San Francisco's iconic cable cars will return to the streets in the fall. They have been sidelined since the pandemic forced a shelter-in-place order in the city nearly one year ago.
San Francisco's iconic cable cars will return to the streets in the fall. They have been sidelined since the pandemic forced a shelter-in-place order in the city nearly one year ago.
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Napa hit red tier with 13 other California counties
A red-tier designation means that more businesses in those counties would be able to open up and offer some services indoors. It could also pave the way for more public schools to open.
A red-tier designation means that more businesses in those counties would be able to open up and offer some services indoors. It could also pave the way for more public schools to open.
Health officer says Solano County could move to red tier as soon as next week
Solano County could join a handful of other Bay Area counties outside the state's most-restrictive coronavirus pandemic tier as early as next week, the county's health officer said Tuesday.
Solano County could join a handful of other Bay Area counties outside the state's most-restrictive coronavirus pandemic tier as early as next week, the county's health officer said Tuesday.
Woman allegedly goes on shopping spree after receiving $150K COVID-19 loan
A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Parklet problem a hairy situation for SF's Harry's Bar
A popular Pacific Heights pub and restaurant is facing the elimination of a significant portion of its outdoor dining area that brings some life to a street where day and nightlife once abounded.
A popular Pacific Heights pub and restaurant is facing the elimination of a significant portion of its outdoor dining area that brings some life to a street where day and nightlife once abounded.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
LA County hits record low of positive COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles County, which was among the hardest-hit by a deadly coronavirus surge, reported a record low number of new cases Monday as California’s overall figures continued to plummet.
Los Angeles County, which was among the hardest-hit by a deadly coronavirus surge, reported a record low number of new cases Monday as California’s overall figures continued to plummet.
Nearly 100 midshipmen recovering from COVID-19 in Annapolis motel after Academy cases double
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to his hometown of Chico during pandemic
All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.
All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.
$15 minimum wage hike seems all but dead in Democrats' massive COVID-19 relief bill
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.
Democrats’ hopes of including a minimum wage increase in their massive COVID-19 relief bill seem all but dead.