COVID relief remains in limbo as Americans celebrate Christmas
There could be a government shutdown next week.
There could be a government shutdown next week.
US meat plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat
U.S. meat factories have been cranking out goods during much of the pandemic at nearly normal rates. But the rapid surge in coronavirus cases could change that.
U.S. meat factories have been cranking out goods during much of the pandemic at nearly normal rates. But the rapid surge in coronavirus cases could change that.
Sonoma County converts former hotel into housing for homeless
The 31-room supportive housing complex, opening the week of Dec. 28, is the second of two acquired by the county through funds made available through the state's Project Homekey, county officials said.
The 31-room supportive housing complex, opening the week of Dec. 28, is the second of two acquired by the county through funds made available through the state's Project Homekey, county officials said.
Salvation Army provides thousands of Christmas meals to homebound seniors
Salvation Army delivered a Christmas miracle during the pandemic — 4,800 meals to homebound seniors.
Salvation Army delivered a Christmas miracle during the pandemic — 4,800 meals to homebound seniors.
San Jose church continues to defy health orders, holds indoor holiday mass
Calvary Church San Jose held indoor Christmas Eve service Thursday night despite a shelter-in-place order that prohibits indoor worship.
Calvary Church San Jose held indoor Christmas Eve service Thursday night despite a shelter-in-place order that prohibits indoor worship.
‘Brighter days are coming soon’: President-elect Biden wishes Americans a Merry Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
'We have a big problem': Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US COVID-19 crisis
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
California deaths spur pleas to stay home for Christmas
Festive gatherings with friends and family might be tempting after a year that has seen the pandemic take at least 23,635 lives and ravage the economy as much of the state remained under a stay-at-home order that has closed nonessential businesses.
Festive gatherings with friends and family might be tempting after a year that has seen the pandemic take at least 23,635 lives and ravage the economy as much of the state remained under a stay-at-home order that has closed nonessential businesses.
Japan confirms 1st cases of coronavirus variant found in UK
Japan has confirmed its first cases of the new coronavirus variant spreading in Britain.
Japan has confirmed its first cases of the new coronavirus variant spreading in Britain.
US to require negative COVID-19 test for air travelers from the United Kingdom
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday they will require all airline passengers from the UK to test negative for the novel coronavirus. The new rule goes into effect Monday. It applies to U.S. residents as well as residents from other countries coming from the UK.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday they will require all airline passengers from the UK to test negative for the novel coronavirus. The new rule goes into effect Monday. It applies to U.S. residents as well as residents from other countries coming from the UK.
Expert advice on caring for your mental health this COVID Christmas
Mental health professionals around the Bay Area are noticing an uptick in depression and anxiety beyond what they'd typically see around the holidays, due to isolation and stress brought on by the pandemic.
Mental health professionals around the Bay Area are noticing an uptick in depression and anxiety beyond what they'd typically see around the holidays, due to isolation and stress brought on by the pandemic.
Mental health care when alone for Christmas
Expert advice on ways to care for mental health during a lonely holiday season apart from loved ones.
Expert advice on ways to care for mental health during a lonely holiday season apart from loved ones.
Struggling Bay Area restaurants find creative ways to survive
In a month when restaurants should have been hosting holiday parties, they are now shuttered. That is forcing many to find creative ways to pay the bills, and their employees.
In a month when restaurants should have been hosting holiday parties, they are now shuttered. That is forcing many to find creative ways to pay the bills, and their employees.
Stanford launches revamped vaccine distribution plan after facing harsh criticism
Thousands of Stanford healthcare workers could receive COVID-19 vaccinations by the end of the year. This, as Dept. of Medicine officials revamp their vaccination distribution schedule.
Thousands of Stanford healthcare workers could receive COVID-19 vaccinations by the end of the year. This, as Dept. of Medicine officials revamp their vaccination distribution schedule.
EMT tests negative for coronavirus after providing CPR to man who died of COVID-19
EMT Tony Aldapa was on an LAX inbound flight when a 69-year-old passenger went into cardiac arrest. Aldapa provided CPR, but the passenger died.
EMT Tony Aldapa was on an LAX inbound flight when a 69-year-old passenger went into cardiac arrest. Aldapa provided CPR, but the passenger died.
Person who went to work sick likely caused Oregon COVID-19 outbreaks that killed 7, officials say
A person who went to work sick likely caused two separate COVID-19 outbreaks in Oregon, resulting in seven deaths and forcing more than 300 people into quarantine, officials said.
A person who went to work sick likely caused two separate COVID-19 outbreaks in Oregon, resulting in seven deaths and forcing more than 300 people into quarantine, officials said.
December is deadliest month of COVID-19 pandemic in US so far
With a week to go, December has become the deadliest month yet of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
With a week to go, December has become the deadliest month yet of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Graton casino abruptly cancels 4,000-person New Year's Eve party
The casino cancelled a planned 4,000 guest event after pushback from the community. Because it's on tribal land, the state's stay home mandates do not apply.
The casino cancelled a planned 4,000 guest event after pushback from the community. Because it's on tribal land, the state's stay home mandates do not apply.
Some won't receive second stimulus check if coronavirus relief bill is signed – here's why
Some American's aren't eligible to receive the cash payment: College students and dependents over the age of 17 won't receive the money, nor will undocumented people who don't have a Social Security number.
Some American's aren't eligible to receive the cash payment: College students and dependents over the age of 17 won't receive the money, nor will undocumented people who don't have a Social Security number.
Nurses fear what's to come: 'Walk down our unit for a day'
It’s Christmas Eve, and nurses in California aren’t home with their families. They are working, always working, completely gowned up — and worn down.
It’s Christmas Eve, and nurses in California aren’t home with their families. They are working, always working, completely gowned up — and worn down.