Taxes on unemployment money coming due soon, surprising many
Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.
Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.
Official tally of Kaiser San Jose Christmas coronavirus outbreak nears 100 cases
As of Tuesday, a spokesman from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department said that 77 Kaiser employees and 15 patients had now tested positive for the virus. That is 17 more employees than last week and this is the first time that the county had made public the number of patients in the ER that day who tested positive.
As of Tuesday, a spokesman from the Santa Clara County Public Health Department said that 77 Kaiser employees and 15 patients had now tested positive for the virus. That is 17 more employees than last week and this is the first time that the county had made public the number of patients in the ER that day who tested positive.
Schumer pledges quick delivery of $2,000 stimulus checks: 'We will get that done'
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.
Bay Area mortuaries experience backlog, blame surge in COVID deaths
Bay Area mortuaries seeing the impact of the surge in COVID-19 deaths are running out of room to store bodies. Some are now turning away families.
Bay Area mortuaries seeing the impact of the surge in COVID-19 deaths are running out of room to store bodies. Some are now turning away families.
Federal government expands COVID vaccine eligibility
The federal government is making changes to its vaccine guidelines and expanding groups eligible for vaccine doses to include people age 65 and older, along with adults with some pre-existing conditions.
The federal government is making changes to its vaccine guidelines and expanding groups eligible for vaccine doses to include people age 65 and older, along with adults with some pre-existing conditions.
California lifts stay-home order for Sacramento region
California lifted a stay-at-home order in the 13-county Sacramento region on Tuesday as hospital conditions improved, a rare turn of good news as the state pushes through what Gov. Gavin Newsom called "its most intense surge" of the coronavirus.
California lifted a stay-at-home order in the 13-county Sacramento region on Tuesday as hospital conditions improved, a rare turn of good news as the state pushes through what Gov. Gavin Newsom called "its most intense surge" of the coronavirus.
COVID outbreak at Kaiser San Jose leaves 77 staff members,15 patients infected
So far, at least 77 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center have the virus, with test results pending for one person.
So far, at least 77 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center have the virus, with test results pending for one person.
San Francisco's top health official says most people will get COVID-19 vaccine through physician
The nation and the Bay Area celebrated the creation of the COVID-19 vaccines, but an overwhelming majority of people still wonder when and how they will get their dose.
The nation and the Bay Area celebrated the creation of the COVID-19 vaccines, but an overwhelming majority of people still wonder when and how they will get their dose.
As COVID-19 pandemic worsens in US, most states resist tighter restrictions
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
As the U.S. finds itself in the most lethal phase of the coronavirus outbreak yet, governors and local officials in hard-hit parts of the country are showing little willingness to impose any new restrictions on businesses to stop the spread.
Mill Valley calls for reversal of outdoor dining ban under state's COVID-19 order
The Mill Valley City Council is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider the ban on outdoor dining under the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
The Mill Valley City Council is urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider the ban on outdoor dining under the state's COVID-19 stay-at-home order.
Lack of information on COVID vaccine distribution leads to confusion
The failure of the federal government to provide certainty on the delivery of COVID vaccines to states, has everyone from local health departments to governors wondering when reliable amounts will be available.
The failure of the federal government to provide certainty on the delivery of COVID vaccines to states, has everyone from local health departments to governors wondering when reliable amounts will be available.
Santa Clara County warns of COVID vaccine misinformation
Santa Clara County officials are warning residents of text messages that falsely claim to have extra doses of the COVID vaccine.
Santa Clara County officials are warning residents of text messages that falsely claim to have extra doses of the COVID vaccine.
All airline passengers will need proof of negative COVID test to enter US
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that it is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the U.S.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that it is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the U.S.
CA's top health official sees hospitalizations leveling off
Still, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top health officer Dr. Mark Ghaly said there is a sliver of hope, with hospitalizations leveling off in the last week and vaccinations about to shift into a higher gear.
Still, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top health officer Dr. Mark Ghaly said there is a sliver of hope, with hospitalizations leveling off in the last week and vaccinations about to shift into a higher gear.
New COVID relief plan will provide $62M to small businesses in SF
Mayor London Breed is expected to announce $62 million in COVID relief during a virus update with Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax.
Mayor London Breed is expected to announce $62 million in COVID relief during a virus update with Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax.
Concern for Capitol lockdown to become ‘significant spreading event’ after 3 lawmakers test positive
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.
At least three House lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 after being locked down with several in a room during the violence siege on the U.S. Capitol, with some refusing to wear masks.
COVID-19 linked to biggest drop in US greenhouse gas emissions since WWII, report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
Rep. Schneider tests positive for COVID-19 after Capitol lockdown
A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
A Democratic congressman from Illinois who was forced to go into lockdown during last week’s deadly siege at the Capitol announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Thousands of Alabama fans pack streets celebrating Crimson Tide win despite COVID-19 warnings
Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.
Thousands of maskless Alabama fans partied Monday night in the streets of Tuscaloosa after Crimson Tide’s national championship win, despite coronavirus warnings from several officials.
California turns stadiums into COVID vaccination sites
The San Francisco 49ers offered up the use of Levi’s Stadium to Santa Clara County to help with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations. It's just one of the stadiums that will open up for public use.
The San Francisco 49ers offered up the use of Levi’s Stadium to Santa Clara County to help with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations. It's just one of the stadiums that will open up for public use.