Proposal would extend California eviction rule through June
California plans to extend eviction protections through the end of June while using federal money to pay off up to 80% of most tenants’ unpaid rent, according to an agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top two legislative leaders.
California plans to extend eviction protections through the end of June while using federal money to pay off up to 80% of most tenants’ unpaid rent, according to an agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top two legislative leaders.
California lifts regional stay-at-home order
The California Department of Public Health on Monday ended the regional stay-at-home order for all regions statewide, including the three areas that had still been under the order – San Joaquin Valley, the Bay Area and Southern California.
The California Department of Public Health on Monday ended the regional stay-at-home order for all regions statewide, including the three areas that had still been under the order – San Joaquin Valley, the Bay Area and Southern California.
Merck ends development of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines after poor results
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
OUSD holds info night on returning to school in person
Many teachers and parents want to see the number of virus cases level off before going back to in-person learning.
Many teachers and parents want to see the number of virus cases level off before going back to in-person learning.
Bay Area ICU capacity reaches 23.4%, medical experts expect lockdown to lift soon
The Bay Area's ICU capacity is growing by the week, now at 23.4%. The California Department of Public Health calls it a promising sign that the region is emerging from the most intense stage of the pandemic.
The Bay Area's ICU capacity is growing by the week, now at 23.4%. The California Department of Public Health calls it a promising sign that the region is emerging from the most intense stage of the pandemic.
Newsom will lift stay-at-home rule, restaurant group says
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to lift the stay-at-home order for all regions of California, according to a memo from a restaurant group.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to lift the stay-at-home order for all regions of California, according to a memo from a restaurant group.
Georgia captain's COVID-related death leaves sheriff's department 'heartbroken'
Captain Michael "Mike" Garrigan had been with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years.
Captain Michael "Mike" Garrigan had been with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years.
Canadian woman wins jackpot using numbers from husband’s 20-year old dream
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announces positive COVID-19 test
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms.
Bernie Sanders turns Inauguration Day meme into sweater for charity
Bernie Sanders has fully embraced his viral moment at Joe Biden’s inauguration - and is using it to raise money now for a Vermont nonprofit.
Bernie Sanders has fully embraced his viral moment at Joe Biden’s inauguration - and is using it to raise money now for a Vermont nonprofit.
Scientists developing color-changing test strip to stick on face masks and detect COVID-19
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
Bay Area bus drivers call for immediate safety protocols as more fall sick with COVID-19
VTA reports 165 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, and leaders of the VTA's largest labor union say in the past three days, a dozen new cases have been reported, mostly among bus drivers.
VTA reports 165 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since March, and leaders of the VTA's largest labor union say in the past three days, a dozen new cases have been reported, mostly among bus drivers.
California keeps key virus data out of public sight
State health officials said they rely on a very complex set of measurements that would confuse and potentially mislead the public if they were made public.
State health officials said they rely on a very complex set of measurements that would confuse and potentially mislead the public if they were made public.
Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave
As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.
As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
San Francisco yoga studio owner sued by landlord over rent ordinance dispute
Ngan Pham says her dream business the Yoga Phamily studio opened in San Francisco's Mission District in 2019, but a year later, with the pandemic she was unable to keep up with her $6,000-a-month rent.
Ngan Pham says her dream business the Yoga Phamily studio opened in San Francisco's Mission District in 2019, but a year later, with the pandemic she was unable to keep up with her $6,000-a-month rent.
Food banks and groups feeding the hungry in the Bay Area
One of the unfortunate realities of life in the Bay Area is that many residents are unable to afford to feed themselves. But here are some established food banks that fill the need.
One of the unfortunate realities of life in the Bay Area is that many residents are unable to afford to feed themselves. But here are some established food banks that fill the need.
8th grader bakes mom’s cookie recipe for food bank fundraiser
Harrison Hatlo Porter, an 8th grader at Valley Christian Junior High in San Jose, was determined to raise money for his local food bank, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
Harrison Hatlo Porter, an 8th grader at Valley Christian Junior High in San Jose, was determined to raise money for his local food bank, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.