Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
East Bay teachers issue list of demands before reopening schools to avoid 'yo-yo' effect
The list includes frequent testing, proper ventilation and an online dashboard of cases.
The list includes frequent testing, proper ventilation and an online dashboard of cases.
California restaurants seek booze, health fee refund due to coronavirus closures
California’s financially battered restaurants filed government claims Monday to recover more than $100 million in fees for liquor and health permits and tourism charges that they say were assessed even though their businesses were shuttered or only partially operating under long-running coronavirus orders.
California’s financially battered restaurants filed government claims Monday to recover more than $100 million in fees for liquor and health permits and tourism charges that they say were assessed even though their businesses were shuttered or only partially operating under long-running coronavirus orders.
Standoff in Washington imperils jobless and small businesses
With winter looming and confirmed viral cases rising, Bob Szuter’s craft brewery and restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, could use another government lifeline to help survive until spring.
With winter looming and confirmed viral cases rising, Bob Szuter’s craft brewery and restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, could use another government lifeline to help survive until spring.
Delta bans hundreds of passengers for refusing to wear masks
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Boy gifts officers candy with toy police cars on top to show appreciation
A little boy from Phoenix gifted officers with the Phoenix Police Department some sweet treats adorned with police cruisers on top.
A little boy from Phoenix gifted officers with the Phoenix Police Department some sweet treats adorned with police cruisers on top.
Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work
Campaigning is not an official duty that might fall under the guidelines meant to ensure that police, first responders and key transportation and food workers can still perform jobs that cannot be done remotely.
Campaigning is not an official duty that might fall under the guidelines meant to ensure that police, first responders and key transportation and food workers can still perform jobs that cannot be done remotely.
Pence's top aide tests positive for coronavirus
Pence spokesman Devin O’Malley says Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, both tested negative for the virus on Saturday and remain in good health.
Pence spokesman Devin O’Malley says Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, both tested negative for the virus on Saturday and remain in good health.
Raiders activate 4 starting linemen from COVID-19 list
The four linemen all tested negative every day since their last contact and will be eligible to play Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if they pass one more test before the game.
The four linemen all tested negative every day since their last contact and will be eligible to play Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if they pass one more test before the game.
Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days
Biden, with some help from rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, was courting voters in hotly contested pockets of Pennsylvania that could prove key to deciding the outcome of the race in the state.
Biden, with some help from rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, was courting voters in hotly contested pockets of Pennsylvania that could prove key to deciding the outcome of the race in the state.
Stressed freshmen missing quintessential college experience
In these hardly normal times, when the quintessential college experience exists only in catalogs, freshmen are being challenged like never before.
In these hardly normal times, when the quintessential college experience exists only in catalogs, freshmen are being challenged like never before.
Polish president tests positive for COVID-19
WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland's President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for coronavirus, his spokesman said on Saturday.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland's President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for coronavirus, his spokesman said on Saturday.
Alameda County eases into indoor dining with 25% capacity
Under California guidelines, the orange tier actually allows for 50% of indoor capacity, but Alameda County health officials say they want to take a more measured approach with 25%.
Under California guidelines, the orange tier actually allows for 50% of indoor capacity, but Alameda County health officials say they want to take a more measured approach with 25%.
Riddled by fraud, EDD freezes unemployment recipients' debit cards
At least 350,000 recipients of Employment Development Department (EDD) unemployment payment debit cards have had their cards frozen.
At least 350,000 recipients of Employment Development Department (EDD) unemployment payment debit cards have had their cards frozen.
FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
California unemployment claims drop, backlog and fraud persists
State data provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD) has unemployment claims for last week down to just 158,877 – a six-month low.
State data provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD) has unemployment claims for last week down to just 158,877 – a six-month low.
Bowling, places of worship, movie theaters reopening in Alameda County
The list includes family entertainment centers like bowling alleys, dining, worship services and movie theaters, which can now all open indoors at up to 25 percent capacity.
The list includes family entertainment centers like bowling alleys, dining, worship services and movie theaters, which can now all open indoors at up to 25 percent capacity.
Federal assistance ending for local food banks
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says they're facing a "food cliff": a huge drop in resources.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says they're facing a "food cliff": a huge drop in resources.
San Francisco Mayor pushes to reopen schools
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.