Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs around the US
With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars.
With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars.
State revenues soar, rich get richer during pandemic
California's bank account is overflowing. As of January, the state's tax collections were $10.5 billion ahead of projections.
California's bank account is overflowing. As of January, the state's tax collections were $10.5 billion ahead of projections.
Oakland food drive attempts to feed 2,000 families
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Boxes, bags and volunteers cover nearly every square inch of an Oakland parking lot. An event called "All In Oakland" attempts to send 2,000 families home with free boxes of food and goods.
Hospital employee accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from COVID-19 patient
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
San Mateo City Council to consider hazard pay for grocery store workers
The San Mateo City Council will consider an emergency ordinance allowing large grocery stores and large drug stores to provide hazard pay for their employees.
The San Mateo City Council will consider an emergency ordinance allowing large grocery stores and large drug stores to provide hazard pay for their employees.
Contra Costa County deputy health officer appointed to state's Health Equity office
A deputy health officer with Contra Costa County was recently appointed to the California Department of Public Health's Office of Health Equity, Contra Costa Health Services said Friday.
A deputy health officer with Contra Costa County was recently appointed to the California Department of Public Health's Office of Health Equity, Contra Costa Health Services said Friday.
Bay Area courts face enormous backlog of cases, while defendants await justice
Now that jury trials are moving forward, the courts are up against an enormous backlog of cases, straining the resources of the courts and delaying justice for many.
Now that jury trials are moving forward, the courts are up against an enormous backlog of cases, straining the resources of the courts and delaying justice for many.
House passes $1.9 trillion relief bill, Senate expected to vote next week
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.
Walnut Creek's Family Movie Night an outdoor hit
The city of Walnut Creek is offering a way for families to get outdoors at night and enjoy an event with others with social distance.
The city of Walnut Creek is offering a way for families to get outdoors at night and enjoy an event with others with social distance.
Pending approval, Johnson & Johnson vaccine could help inoculate U.S. by summer
Public health officials welcome the imminent launch of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, expected this weekend.
Public health officials welcome the imminent launch of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, expected this weekend.
In-person learning for some to start April 21 at San Jose Unified Schools
It is the news some parents have been waiting almost a year to hear, as more Bay Area school districts are moving towards resuming in-person classes.
It is the news some parents have been waiting almost a year to hear, as more Bay Area school districts are moving towards resuming in-person classes.
High court tells Santa Clara it can't bar in-person worship
The Supreme Court is telling California's Santa Clara County that it can't enforce a ban on indoor religious worship services put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Supreme Court is telling California's Santa Clara County that it can't enforce a ban on indoor religious worship services put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Red tier status and warm weather lures residents from their homes
Warmer weather coinciding with the weekend is creating an intoxicating mix for many Bay Area residents tired of COVID restrictions. Residents in two counties are, for the first time in weeks, enjoying their first Friday with the ability to go out for indoor dining.
Warmer weather coinciding with the weekend is creating an intoxicating mix for many Bay Area residents tired of COVID restrictions. Residents in two counties are, for the first time in weeks, enjoying their first Friday with the ability to go out for indoor dining.
Families who lost loved ones to COVID are clamoring for $7K funeral funds
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
Vaccines for teachers set aside, but how long until they're all vaccinated?
Some of California’s 300,000 teachers have already been vaccinated, but many of those who haven’t, and their unions, say they don’t feel safe to return unless they’ve been vaccinated and schools improve ventilation.
Some of California’s 300,000 teachers have already been vaccinated, but many of those who haven’t, and their unions, say they don’t feel safe to return unless they’ve been vaccinated and schools improve ventilation.
‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
California governor promises to ramp up vaccine supply in Central Valley
Deaths have hit the poor, and Latino and Black communities especially hard. People working essential jobs have greater exposure to the virus and are more likely to bring it home to others who share crowded living quarters.
Deaths have hit the poor, and Latino and Black communities especially hard. People working essential jobs have greater exposure to the virus and are more likely to bring it home to others who share crowded living quarters.
Some Bay Area movie theaters reopening today
Some Bay Area movie theaters are reopening their doors today, including the Century Theatres in downtown Redwood City.
Some Bay Area movie theaters are reopening their doors today, including the Century Theatres in downtown Redwood City.
Play ball! Football, baseball, soccer, water polo can kick off in California
Weekly testing is required for athletes in some high contact sports like football, rugby and water polo. Coaches will be required to get tested, too.
Weekly testing is required for athletes in some high contact sports like football, rugby and water polo. Coaches will be required to get tested, too.