Santa Clara County Superior Court extends emergency bail schedule as COVID-19 cases surge in jails
Santa Clara County's Superior Court has extended the emergency bail schedule as COVID-19 case counts remain at an all-time high in county jails.
Santa Clara County's Superior Court has extended the emergency bail schedule as COVID-19 case counts remain at an all-time high in county jails.
School districts, unions at odds over how and when to reopen safely
Dr. Anthony Fauci held a forum Thursday evening with educators about the future of returning to the classroom as COVID-19 remains a threat.
Dr. Anthony Fauci held a forum Thursday evening with educators about the future of returning to the classroom as COVID-19 remains a threat.
Signs of life in San Francisco as city eases COVID restrictions
Despite the rain in San Francisco on Thursday, it was a busy day for many businesses now that that Governor Gavin Newsom has dropped the stay-at-home order.
Despite the rain in San Francisco on Thursday, it was a busy day for many businesses now that that Governor Gavin Newsom has dropped the stay-at-home order.
Home cooking becomes business for out-of-work chefs
The pandemic has thrown many chefs out of work, so some have turned cooking at home into a business.
The pandemic has thrown many chefs out of work, so some have turned cooking at home into a business.
Mayor Breed's State of the City strikes optimistic tone despite COVID, economic challenges
Addressing the economic fallout from COVID-19, the mayor said the city is hurting, but that she's also hopeful about recovering.
Addressing the economic fallout from COVID-19, the mayor said the city is hurting, but that she's also hopeful about recovering.
NY may have undercounted COVID nursing home deaths by 50%
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration confirmed Thursday that thousands more nursing home residents died of COVID-19 than the state’s official tallies had previously acknowledged.
California lawmakers extend eviction moratorium through June
If this hadn't had passed, people throughout California might have faced evictions as early as Monday.
If this hadn't had passed, people throughout California might have faced evictions as early as Monday.
OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
San Francisco restaurant workers prepare for busy, and chilly, day after lockdown lifted
Workers were out early, despite the chilly temps and rain, cleaning tables, and preparing for what they hope will be a busy day. They put up umbrellas and turned on heat lamps. But they were happy to do it because for the past month and a half, restaurants in The City have been only open for takeout and delivery.
Workers were out early, despite the chilly temps and rain, cleaning tables, and preparing for what they hope will be a busy day. They put up umbrellas and turned on heat lamps. But they were happy to do it because for the past month and a half, restaurants in The City have been only open for takeout and delivery.
Sheriff's deputy wants to see Toronto Raptors president's credential; access hampered by pandemic
Lawyers for Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland are demanding to see the exact badge that Masai Ujiri was wearing the night his team beat the Golden State Warriors. Ujiri's team said they can't get the exact badge because of the pandemic.
Lawyers for Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland are demanding to see the exact badge that Masai Ujiri was wearing the night his team beat the Golden State Warriors. Ujiri's team said they can't get the exact badge because of the pandemic.
9-year-old dies in Fort Worth hospital because of COVID-19
A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.
A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.
Coronavirus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Low contact high-school sports return in Santa Clara County
On Wednesday night, officials said Santa Clara County will align with the state and allow for the first time in months, outdoor low contact sports like swimming, track and field, and golf.
On Wednesday night, officials said Santa Clara County will align with the state and allow for the first time in months, outdoor low contact sports like swimming, track and field, and golf.
COVID vaccine misinformation spreads digitally, leads to skepticism
As more COVID vaccines became available, a huge number of people say they won't get it, or fear it, or think it will make them sick.
As more COVID vaccines became available, a huge number of people say they won't get it, or fear it, or think it will make them sick.
Protesters demand no evictions during pandemic, blockade courthouse steps
Protesters in Santa Clara County are demanding a halt to all evictions and better protection for renters statewide. They blocked the entrance to the courthouse in order to stop proceedings and to send a message to legislators.
Protesters in Santa Clara County are demanding a halt to all evictions and better protection for renters statewide. They blocked the entrance to the courthouse in order to stop proceedings and to send a message to legislators.
California agency fines prison, San Francisco fish wholesaler for COVID violations
Avenal State Prison was hit by the heftiest fine -- $39,600, records show. All three violations were found to be serious.
Avenal State Prison was hit by the heftiest fine -- $39,600, records show. All three violations were found to be serious.
Double mask: Fauci says wearing 2 masks may offer more protection from COVID-19
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
Some medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have said wearing two masks makes “common sense” and could offer more protection from COVID-19. Here’s what the data shows.
Oklahoma seeks return of $2M in hydroxychloroquine
The Oklahoma attorney general's office wants to return $2 million worth of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine once touted by former President Donald Trump as a treatment for COVID-19.
The Oklahoma attorney general's office wants to return $2 million worth of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine once touted by former President Donald Trump as a treatment for COVID-19.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.