Alameda County at risk of sliding back into most-restrictive purple tier

Alameda County has been in the less restrictive orange tier of the state's reopening blueprint since mid-October, but that could be short-lived. 

South Bay COVID-19 safety rally for those who work with students with special needs

The union representing these teacher aides and assistants are demanding more training on safety protocols, better cleaning procedures and the ability to have more of their members work from home - instead of in a classroom.

2020 Christmas shipping deadlines: Here's when you need to mail gifts

With the number of coronavirus cases rising in the U.S. and the incoming colder weather keeping people out of stores, there may be even more strain on shipping networks in the coming weeks.

After one week, Santa Cruz Boardwalk shuts down because of rise in virus cases

Santa Cruz County health officials say the number of active cases has doubled in recent weeks, with a weekend increase that appears related to Halloween.

Restaurants struggle to survive with latest COVID wave, restrictions

There is a growing conflict pitting desperate health officials wanting to prevent a virus tidal wave against equally desperate small business owners trying to keep their businesses alive.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Compromised COVID test ruins woman’s Hawaiian vacation

A Bay Area woman's vacation was ruined by a compromised COVID-19 test. She flew to Hawaii and back immediately because she would have had to quarantine.

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

Texas, the nation’s second-most populous state, has recorded 1,010,364 coronavirus cases with 19,337 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.

SFUSD secures COVID-19 testing for staff as classrooms set to reopen

Under a new agreement, biotechnology company Curative Inc. will provide testing to school staff, helping identify any staff member who may be asymptomatic, in order to limit the spread of the virus.