Peninsula small business owners grateful to reopen
On Monday night, just hours after the governor lifted the Bay Area stay-at-home order, some restaurants were already welcoming back customers for the first time in nearly two months.
On Monday night, just hours after the governor lifted the Bay Area stay-at-home order, some restaurants were already welcoming back customers for the first time in nearly two months.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
Many Bay Area counties expect to return to purple tier
Before plans are executed, the state has to assign each county to a color-coded tier on its reopening blueprint that will determine what activities and businesses can resume and in what capacity.
Before plans are executed, the state has to assign each county to a color-coded tier on its reopening blueprint that will determine what activities and businesses can resume and in what capacity.
Some Californians say it's nearly impossible to get COVID vaccine appointment
For many, getting on a COVID-19 seems nearly impossible despite efforts from businesses, pharmaceutical companies, and crowdsourcing websites to help people find places to get vaccinated.
For many, getting on a COVID-19 seems nearly impossible despite efforts from businesses, pharmaceutical companies, and crowdsourcing websites to help people find places to get vaccinated.
Bay Area restaurants, salons prepare to reopen after state loosens restrictions
Bay Area restaurant and salon owners prepare to reopen this week after the state lifted regional stay-at-home orders on Monday.
Bay Area restaurant and salon owners prepare to reopen this week after the state lifted regional stay-at-home orders on Monday.
California lifts regional stay-at-home order, allowing more businesses to reopen
More businesses were allowed to reopen with modifications after the state lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Monday, state health officials announced.
More businesses were allowed to reopen with modifications after the state lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Monday, state health officials announced.
Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
California shifting to age-based COVID vaccine eligibility amid confusing rollout
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state is looking at how it determines COVID vaccine age eligibility as it attempts to simplify the confusing process.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state is looking at how it determines COVID vaccine age eligibility as it attempts to simplify the confusing process.
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.