Economic stimulus bill brings some relief but no cure for devastated businesses
A lot of businesses and individuals are hurting with the unemployment rate at 8.2% in the state. Some business owners say the stimulus bill is 'too little, too late.'
A lot of businesses and individuals are hurting with the unemployment rate at 8.2% in the state. Some business owners say the stimulus bill is 'too little, too late.'
UCSF: Number of patients seeking help for eating disorders doubled during pandemic
Doctors say there's been a surge in teens and young adults seeking help for eating disorders during this pandemic.
Doctors say there's been a surge in teens and young adults seeking help for eating disorders during this pandemic.
Small businesses with low online presence left behind in holiday buying boom
Already e-commerce sales are up by more than a third over last year, but experts say many small businesses are getting left behind.
Already e-commerce sales are up by more than a third over last year, but experts say many small businesses are getting left behind.
Newsom: Stay-at-home order in some parts of CA likely to be extended
Newsom said the ICU capacity in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California stands at zero percent. The three-week stay-at-home order in San Joaquin is supposed to expire on Dec. 28 and on Dec. 30 in Southern California, but that's not likely to happen.
Newsom said the ICU capacity in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California stands at zero percent. The three-week stay-at-home order in San Joaquin is supposed to expire on Dec. 28 and on Dec. 30 in Southern California, but that's not likely to happen.
East Bay hospital adds mobile units in preparation of January COVID spike
Bay Area hospitals are bracing for another spike in COVID-19 patients following the upcoming holidays.
Bay Area hospitals are bracing for another spike in COVID-19 patients following the upcoming holidays.
Number of tombstones grow at annual Santa Clara Co. event marking homeless deaths
An annual event to mourn homeless deaths in Santa Clara County has taken on new significance this year. Advocates say the trials of 2020 have put more people on the streets, meaning more people have died.
An annual event to mourn homeless deaths in Santa Clara County has taken on new significance this year. Advocates say the trials of 2020 have put more people on the streets, meaning more people have died.
East Bay doctor removed from position after questioning stay-at-home orders
An East Bay doctor and others are concerned the shelter-in-place orders may be doing more harm than good.
An East Bay doctor and others are concerned the shelter-in-place orders may be doing more harm than good.
"Surge on top of a surge": Frontline workers describe dealing with latest COVID spike
As California's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to soar out of control, healthcare workers are being stretched to their limit.
As California's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to soar out of control, healthcare workers are being stretched to their limit.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Is Los Angeles County the new 'epicenter' of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
UCSF doctor calculates COVID risk by focusing on asymptomatic rates
When you leave your house and go to the store, it’s hard to know whether your chances of coming across an asymptomatic COVID carrier is 1 in 10 or 1 in 1,000. But the chair of the UCSF Department of Medicine is using both public and private data to calculate that type of risk.
When you leave your house and go to the store, it’s hard to know whether your chances of coming across an asymptomatic COVID carrier is 1 in 10 or 1 in 1,000. But the chair of the UCSF Department of Medicine is using both public and private data to calculate that type of risk.
Calif. front line physician documents Pfizer vaccine side effects in vlog
A Northern California ICU physician vlogged about her side effects with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to show that someone actively treating virus patients trusts the science behind the vaccine.
A Northern California ICU physician vlogged about her side effects with Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine to show that someone actively treating virus patients trusts the science behind the vaccine.
Teacher of the Year: Former gang member becomes Missouri’s top educator
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Darrion Cockrell joined a gang when he was 10 years old. Today, he’s keeping his students from going down a similar path.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
California hospitals discuss rationing care as virus surges
California’s overwhelmed hospitals are setting up makeshift extra beds for coronavirus patients, and a handful of facilities in hard-hit Los Angeles County are drawing up emergency plans in case they have to limit how many people receive life-saving care.
California’s overwhelmed hospitals are setting up makeshift extra beds for coronavirus patients, and a handful of facilities in hard-hit Los Angeles County are drawing up emergency plans in case they have to limit how many people receive life-saving care.
1 in 5 American prisoners has had COVID-19; 1,700 have died
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.
Moderna vaccine shipments should arrive in California this week
Governor Gavin Newsom said California's first shipment should arrive early this week.
Governor Gavin Newsom said California's first shipment should arrive early this week.
How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 relief, stimulus checks for Americans
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.