Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19
For months, California did many of the right things to avoid a catastrophic surge from COVID-19. But by the time Gov. Newsom said on Dec. 15 that 5,000 body bags were being distributed, it was clear that the nation’s most populous state had entered a new phase.
For months, California did many of the right things to avoid a catastrophic surge from COVID-19. But by the time Gov. Newsom said on Dec. 15 that 5,000 body bags were being distributed, it was clear that the nation’s most populous state had entered a new phase.
New year, new laws: here's what's changing in 2021
The new year is ushering in a wave of health and safety laws in California, including rules that relate to the COVID pandemic.
The new year is ushering in a wave of health and safety laws in California, including rules that relate to the COVID pandemic.
New Year, New Laws Here's what you need to know
New laws go into effect today, including some coronavirus laws. Our Candese Charles reports
New laws go into effect today, including some coronavirus laws. Our Candese Charles reports
Vaccine delays cause concerns
Doses of COVID-19 vaccines are not being quickly administered in California and other states, leading some to wonder if the federal government should take over the project.
Doses of COVID-19 vaccines are not being quickly administered in California and other states, leading some to wonder if the federal government should take over the project.
Big takeout orders, top-shelf alcohol make for festive at-home New Year's celebrations
Ringing in New Year's Eve at home gave people a reason to splurge on pricier alcohol and bigger takeout orders.
Ringing in New Year's Eve at home gave people a reason to splurge on pricier alcohol and bigger takeout orders.
Santa Clara Co. has received 95,000 vaccine doses as hospitals remain stretched thin
Health officials in Santa Clara County gave a grim update on COVID numbers ahead of the new year but had better news about vaccines.
Health officials in Santa Clara County gave a grim update on COVID numbers ahead of the new year but had better news about vaccines.
Quiet streets on very different New Year's Eve in San Francisco
Bay Area residents said goodbye to 2020 and were ready to ring in a more hopeful new year on a quiet night San Francisco.
Bay Area residents said goodbye to 2020 and were ready to ring in a more hopeful new year on a quiet night San Francisco.
HHS tells FDA to cancel surprise fees on distilleries who made hand sanitizer
Distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid a shortage earlier this year were shocked to learn that the FDA was slapping them with a $14,060 fee.
Distilleries that made hand sanitizer amid a shortage earlier this year were shocked to learn that the FDA was slapping them with a $14,060 fee.
2020 was a devastating year for working Americans
Well over 1.1 million new unemployment claims just last week, down only slightly from the previous week but well over any other we experienced in the Great Recession.
Well over 1.1 million new unemployment claims just last week, down only slightly from the previous week but well over any other we experienced in the Great Recession.
New Calif. workplace law to help cope with COVID met with opposition
A new law requiring businesses to notify within a day after learning of any potential COVID exposure has been met with opposition.
A new law requiring businesses to notify within a day after learning of any potential COVID exposure has been met with opposition.
Pop-up evangelical concerts continue in LA despite COVID-19 restrictions
Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19: 1 year ago, medical bulletin went out on 'undiagnosed pneumonia'
Dec. 30, marks the one year anniversary of when the global medical community received an alert about an unidentified cluster of a pneumonia-like illness that would later come to be known as COVID-19.
Dec. 30, marks the one year anniversary of when the global medical community received an alert about an unidentified cluster of a pneumonia-like illness that would later come to be known as COVID-19.
San Francisco extends stay-at-home order, travel quarantine
San Francisco public health agencies announced on Thursday that they are extending The City's local stay-at-home order and travel quarantine.
San Francisco public health agencies announced on Thursday that they are extending The City's local stay-at-home order and travel quarantine.
New Year's Eve: A look at celebrations around the world amid the coronavirus pandemic
This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget with made-for-TV fireworks displays or packing it in early since they could not toast the end of 2020 in the presence of friends or crowds of carousing strangers.
This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other in most of the world, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget with made-for-TV fireworks displays or packing it in early since they could not toast the end of 2020 in the presence of friends or crowds of carousing strangers.
San Francisco extends stay-at-home order indefinately
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
Some California tribal casinos set to ring in 2021 with large parties as virus spreads
Splashy messages on websites and freeway signs for California's tribal casinos are a jarring contrast to reality restraint amid a crushing surge in coronavirus cases.
Splashy messages on websites and freeway signs for California's tribal casinos are a jarring contrast to reality restraint amid a crushing surge in coronavirus cases.
COVID-19 timeline: How the pandemic unfolded over 1 year
The challenging months brought death, sickness, disruption and scientific exploration to the forefront of our lives, and many call it both the shortest and the longest year in history — and one that will certainly not be forgotten.
The challenging months brought death, sickness, disruption and scientific exploration to the forefront of our lives, and many call it both the shortest and the longest year in history — and one that will certainly not be forgotten.
Run for his life: KTVU reporter's husband goes from hospital bed to finish line
KTVU's Maureen Naylor shares a personal story about her husband who was hospitalized with COVID-19, recovered and pushed himself to new limits.
KTVU's Maureen Naylor shares a personal story about her husband who was hospitalized with COVID-19, recovered and pushed himself to new limits.
Parents cautiously optimistic about Newsom's plan to resume in-person learning
Many parents, who’ve been clamoring for children to go back to class, applaud Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to resume in-person learning.
Many parents, who’ve been clamoring for children to go back to class, applaud Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to resume in-person learning.
California is third state to pass 25,000 coronavirus deaths
California on Thursday surpassed 25,000 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic, the third state to do so after New York and Texas.
California on Thursday surpassed 25,000 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic, the third state to do so after New York and Texas.