Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Efforts ramping up to vaccinate Black, Hispanic communities in LA County
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he anticipates the state will receive 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week during his appearance in Long Beach on Monday morning.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he anticipates the state will receive 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week during his appearance in Long Beach on Monday morning.
Despite weather delays, Moscone Center plans to reopen for vaccines
The Moscone Center plans to resume vaccine appointments on Thursday at 11 a.m, then continue its normal daily hours starting Friday, with appointments beginning at 8 a.m. The center originally planned to resume appointments Monday, after shutting down a week prior, but pushed the reopening a few days due to winter weather delaying vaccine shipments.
The Moscone Center plans to resume vaccine appointments on Thursday at 11 a.m, then continue its normal daily hours starting Friday, with appointments beginning at 8 a.m. The center originally planned to resume appointments Monday, after shutting down a week prior, but pushed the reopening a few days due to winter weather delaying vaccine shipments.
Study finds about a third of people with ‘mild’ COVID-19 still have symptoms months later
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
This study followed patients who had a mild case of COVID-19 for up to nine months after recovery - and found about a third of them had persisting symptoms.
California COVID deaths high even as virus case rates plummet
California's death toll during the coronavirus pandemic remains alarmingly high, topping 49,000 this weekend, even as the rates of new infections and hospitalizations continue to plummet.
California's death toll during the coronavirus pandemic remains alarmingly high, topping 49,000 this weekend, even as the rates of new infections and hospitalizations continue to plummet.
Dr. Fauci: It's 'possible' Americans may still be wearing face masks in 2022
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that it is "possible" Americans may still need to wear face masks in 2022, even as the country could approach a certain "degree of normality."
Albany City Council enacts cap on food delivery service fees
A temporary limit on food delivery service fees by third-party services was approved Tuesday by the Albany City Council.
A temporary limit on food delivery service fees by third-party services was approved Tuesday by the Albany City Council.
Skateboarding world champion charged for hosting superspreader event
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
A skateboarding world champion is among five people prosecutors in Southern California have charged with organizing parties that were possible superspreader events amid the pandemic.
Tampa cancels annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition of dyeing the river green
Tampa will not turn the Hillsborough River green this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Tampa will not turn the Hillsborough River green this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With focus on vaccines, COVID-19 testing is on the decline
As vaccination rates rise, COVID-19 testing is slumping, and health officials are worried.
As vaccination rates rise, COVID-19 testing is slumping, and health officials are worried.
What's safe to do after a COVID-19 vaccination? Keep your masks handy
Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
Johns Hopkins doctor predicts Americans could have COVID-19 herd immunity by April
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
A Johns Hopkins doctor and health policy expert is making headlines after predicting we’ll have herd immunity from COVID as soon as April.
Governor Newsom’s plan for California’s vaccine shipment delay
Gov. Newsom announces plan starting March 1st, to reserve 10% of first COVID vaccines doses for teachers, school staff and childcare providers.
Gov. Newsom announces plan starting March 1st, to reserve 10% of first COVID vaccines doses for teachers, school staff and childcare providers.
Entire Oakley school board resigns, apologizes for 'callous remarks'
The entire school board has now resigned following the earlier resignation of the board president. The trustees made controversial comments during an online meeting that they thought was private this week.
The entire school board has now resigned following the earlier resignation of the board president. The trustees made controversial comments during an online meeting that they thought was private this week.
Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.
Carnival CEO predicts 'most, if not all' of cruise fleet will return to seas this year
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
2 Carnival-owned cruise lines set to resume operations next month
City Attorney issues ultimatum in heated battle to reopen SF schools
San Francisco's city attorney has issued an ultimatum to the school district, saying the tentative agreement with terms the district has with the teachers union won't be enough to stop a lawsuit.
San Francisco's city attorney has issued an ultimatum to the school district, saying the tentative agreement with terms the district has with the teachers union won't be enough to stop a lawsuit.
Outdoor youth sports in California can resume if COVID rates allow
High contact sports like football, basketball and rugby, can resume if all players 13 and older get tested once per week. That testing requirement also applies to coaches.
High contact sports like football, basketball and rugby, can resume if all players 13 and older get tested once per week. That testing requirement also applies to coaches.
Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.
Pandemic restaurant closures produce glut of industrial-grade equipment
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced tens of thousands of restaurants to permanently shut their doors. As a result, industrial food service equipment is piling up like never before.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced tens of thousands of restaurants to permanently shut their doors. As a result, industrial food service equipment is piling up like never before.