Appeals court orders San Quentin to reduce population citing 'deliberate indifference' over virus
As a result of the transfer, more than 2,000 people living and working at San Quentin have tested positive for COVID-19 and 28 have died- making it the worst outbreak in the country. In all, 71 incarcerated people have died in state prisons of coronavirus.
As a result of the transfer, more than 2,000 people living and working at San Quentin have tested positive for COVID-19 and 28 have died- making it the worst outbreak in the country. In all, 71 incarcerated people have died in state prisons of coronavirus.
Getting in one last indoor workout in San Jose before coronavirus restrictions take hold
On Tuesday, the morning after Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement, there were people getting in one last workout at one 24-Hour Fitness in San Jose.
On Tuesday, the morning after Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement, there were people getting in one last workout at one 24-Hour Fitness in San Jose.
'Jury is still out' on whether a curfew in California would curb spread of coronavirus
But Ryan Summers, the owner of Pizza Flora in San Jose, said he is not sure how going home earlier if he's operating all day, would make a difference.
But Ryan Summers, the owner of Pizza Flora in San Jose, said he is not sure how going home earlier if he's operating all day, would make a difference.
Rapid rise in cases: Most of California now pushed back to purple tier
Last week, 13 counties were in the purple tier. And on Monday, Newsom said 41 counties, or 94 percent of the state, is now in this tier.
Last week, 13 counties were in the purple tier. And on Monday, Newsom said 41 counties, or 94 percent of the state, is now in this tier.
'Devastating news:' Napa County among the 41 California counties moving back to purple tier
Last week California had 13 counties in the purple tier, now it is up to 41.
Last week California had 13 counties in the purple tier, now it is up to 41.
Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Potential statewide COVID curfew gets strong reaction in Santa Clara County
Struggling business owners see a COVID related curfew as another setback while an infectious disease expert called the idea worth considering.
Struggling business owners see a COVID related curfew as another setback while an infectious disease expert called the idea worth considering.
For Thanksgiving, shoppers and businesses adapt to pandemic
Businesses and consumers are displaying some different behavior this year as they gear up for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Businesses and consumers are displaying some different behavior this year as they gear up for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Preliminary data shows Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is 94% effective
With infections raging worldwide, the news is another ray of hope rooted in science, not politics. The remarkable test results could restore some sense of normalcy, but not overnight.
With infections raging worldwide, the news is another ray of hope rooted in science, not politics. The remarkable test results could restore some sense of normalcy, but not overnight.
FedEx driver gifts boy with new basketball, hoop in random act of kindness
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Medical experts react to news of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial
In the midst of a growing COVID-19 surge, executives with U.S drug-maker Moderna Inc. say the company has developed shots that prove effective against the coronavirus.
In the midst of a growing COVID-19 surge, executives with U.S drug-maker Moderna Inc. say the company has developed shots that prove effective against the coronavirus.
'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner
Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.
Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.
San Francisco officially moves to red tier amid surge in cases
San Francisco moved back two spots, as the spread of COVID-19 increased from minimal to substantial.
San Francisco moved back two spots, as the spread of COVID-19 increased from minimal to substantial.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to receive award Tuesday from SJSU journalism school
Anthony Fauci, the country's top infections disease expert, will accept an award Tuesday from the journalism school at San Jose State University for his role in delivering vital public health information to the American people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anthony Fauci, the country's top infections disease expert, will accept an award Tuesday from the journalism school at San Jose State University for his role in delivering vital public health information to the American people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Supervisor says Solano County moving back to purple tier, curfew possible
This means many businesses like museums, movie theater, restaurants, and gyms will no longer be able to invite the public indoors – they must operate outdoors only.
This means many businesses like museums, movie theater, restaurants, and gyms will no longer be able to invite the public indoors – they must operate outdoors only.