The US added 4M COVID-19 cases in November, more than most countries reported all year

The United States recorded a staggering 4 million new COVID-19 cases in the month of November alone, eclipsing the total number of cases reported in most other countries since the global pandemic began.

SF Mayor Breed attends small birthday dinner at The French Laundry

Governor Newsom isn't alone in dining at an exclusive Napa Co. restaurant. It appears San Francisco Mayor London Breed went to a small dinner party at The French Laundry too.

1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

'More restrictive action' coming to San Francisco, mayor warns

San Francisco's mayor said she may order tighter rules on gatherings, a mandatory quarantine for travelers and reduced capacity in public places.

US panel to decide who should get the first COVID-19 shots

An influential government advisory panel convened on Tuesday to answer one of the most pressing questions in the U.S. coronavirus outbreak: Who should be at the front of the line when the first vaccine shots become available?

East LA comedian dies after documenting his bout with COVID-19

Joe Luna, a father and local comedian who went by the stage name "Joe El Cholo," has died just days after he started documenting his battle with COVID-19 on social media, his family announced. 

U.S. students falling behind in math during pandemic, study shows

The analysis of data from nearly 4.4 million U.S. students in grades 3-8 represents one of the first significant measures of the pandemic’s impacts on learning.

Americans face new coronavirus restrictions after Thanksgiving

Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new COVID-19 measures as health officials brace for a worsening of the nationwide surge.

Surge planning already in the works for some California counties

December is expected to be critical as COVID-19 hospitalizations are expected to double or triple, depending on the location.

FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.

Auto racing champion Lewis Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) -- Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix.

Europe could approve COVID-19 vaccine on December 29

BERLIN (AP) -- The European Medicines Agency will convene a meeting on Dec. 29 to decide if there is enough data about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech for it to be approved, the regulator said Tuesday.

Lack of COVID stimulus money threatens to spark double recession: economist

Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain miles apart on how much to put into a new stimulus bill and what it will pay for. It's a moving target that could change at any time.

Now 'purple,' San Francisco goes under a curfew

San Francisco has slipped into the purple tier, meaning that many businesses must close and a curfew will be in effect overnight for weeks.