Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Retired Air Force colonel, 93, whittles walking sticks to raise money for food bank
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
Congress closing in on $900B COVID relief deal that could include second stimulus check
The measure under discussion, which costs about $900 billion, is expected to exclude two of the most contentious issues: funding for state and local governments and a liability shield for businesses against coronavirus-related lawsuits.
The measure under discussion, which costs about $900 billion, is expected to exclude two of the most contentious issues: funding for state and local governments and a liability shield for businesses against coronavirus-related lawsuits.
Tom Cruise yells at 'Mission: Impossible' crew members for breaking COVID-19 guidelines
Tom Cruise, who is also serving as a producer for the film, reportedly lost his temper after seeing two employees breaking COVID-19 guidelines.
Tom Cruise, who is also serving as a producer for the film, reportedly lost his temper after seeing two employees breaking COVID-19 guidelines.
California orders more body bags as coronavirus cases claim more lives
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
Healthcare workers in Contra Costa, Solano counties to get vaccinated
They are being distributed to frontline healthcare workers in high-risk settings at hospitals - people working in the Emergency room and Intensive Care Units.
They are being distributed to frontline healthcare workers in high-risk settings at hospitals - people working in the Emergency room and Intensive Care Units.
Walnut Creek considers grant relief program for small businesses
Walnut Creek and other small businesses say financial relief aid could be the difference between surviving or sinking.
Walnut Creek and other small businesses say financial relief aid could be the difference between surviving or sinking.
Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.
Bay Area charities see sharp increase in need this holiday season but also uptick in generosity
Bay Area charities have been making adjustments during the holiday season of giving, as the pandemic has led to changes in the way they operate amid increased need in the community.
Bay Area charities have been making adjustments during the holiday season of giving, as the pandemic has led to changes in the way they operate amid increased need in the community.
Calls to prioritize vaccines for teachers grow
On Tuesday, there is a growing call for teachers including early childcare educators to be near the top of the COVID-19 vaccine priority list. Many said vaccinating teachers is critical.
On Tuesday, there is a growing call for teachers including early childcare educators to be near the top of the COVID-19 vaccine priority list. Many said vaccinating teachers is critical.
Front line workers in San Francisco, Martinez roll up their sleeves for COVID vaccine
It was a historic day in the Bay Area as hospital workers in San Francisco and Contra Costa County were the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.
It was a historic day in the Bay Area as hospital workers in San Francisco and Contra Costa County were the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.
No COVID-19 related fine increases, but Contra Costa Co. supervisors plead for compliance
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday chose not to raise administrative fines for businesses that violate the county's COVID-19-related health orders.
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday chose not to raise administrative fines for businesses that violate the county's COVID-19-related health orders.
California braces for 'mass fatalities' despite COVID vaccination efforts
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced hundreds of thousands of more vaccines are headed to the state at the same time they're taking new steps to prepare for "mass fatalities."
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced hundreds of thousands of more vaccines are headed to the state at the same time they're taking new steps to prepare for "mass fatalities."
UC Davis develops rapid COVID test that yields results in 20 minutes
The University of California, Davis has developed a fast and low-cost saliva test, that can accurately detect the virus in 20 minutes.
The University of California, Davis has developed a fast and low-cost saliva test, that can accurately detect the virus in 20 minutes.
Salvation Army struggles to raise funds as need for help reaches new levels
Because of COVID, the Salvation Army has set out only half the number of red kettles as usual to collect the donations that pay for events like this. The organization now relies more on online contributions.
Because of COVID, the Salvation Army has set out only half the number of red kettles as usual to collect the donations that pay for events like this. The organization now relies more on online contributions.
San Francisco begins inoculating health care workers
Even as the Pfizer vaccine is being administered, the Food and Drug Administration could authorize the use of another vaccine by the end of the week.
Even as the Pfizer vaccine is being administered, the Food and Drug Administration could authorize the use of another vaccine by the end of the week.
Dad gets huge tattoo identical to son’s birthmark on his chest
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
Over-the-counter home test for COVID-19 gets US green light
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn’t require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn’t require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
1st group of medical staff receives vaccine at San Francisco General
Hospitals across the bay area began receiving their shipments of the Pfizer vaccine as early as Monday. Some are expecting the shots later this week.
Hospitals across the bay area began receiving their shipments of the Pfizer vaccine as early as Monday. Some are expecting the shots later this week.
Shorter 10-day quarantine period in Santa Clara County
Essentially, the new guidelines are about finding the balance between the benefit of quarantining and the benefit of getting people back to school or work.
Essentially, the new guidelines are about finding the balance between the benefit of quarantining and the benefit of getting people back to school or work.