California to provide update on theme park reopening guidelines on Tuesday, Newsom says

According to Governor Gavin Newsom, reopening guidelines for theme parks will be "broken up into parts" to represent all brands and sizes of theme parks in the industry.

California's feared surge of virus cases hasn't happened

State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.

North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm

Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.

Alarming percentage of students missing from virtual classrooms in Oakland, West Contra Costa County

Deep into the pandemic, some school districts are finding an alarming percentage of students are missing from the virtual classroom - with the worst absentee rates occurring among homeless students, foster youth, English learners, Black students and high school seniors.

Cancer-stricken Rush Limbaugh tells listeners he can no longer deny he's 'under a death sentence'

Cancer-stricken talk radio legend Rush Limbaugh provided listeners a somber update on his condition Monday after recent scans showed “some progression of cancer,” which he said is “not dramatic” but still a step in the wrong direction. 

AMC Theaters offers private movie screenings starting at $99

Afraid of going back to the movie theater because of the pandemic? Well, AMC Theatres has a great deal for you!

New landmark study tests air on planes for virus transmission

Good news for people who've been itching to get on a plane to see family, friends, or take that long-awaited vacation.     

Federal health officials planning to get coronavirus shots to nursing homes

The nation has 15,000-16,000 nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There may be another 20,000-45,000 assisted living facilities and similar kinds of settings for elderly and disabled people.

Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster,' says people are tired of hearing about COVID-19

President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.

U.S.-Canadian border closure extended - again

Canadian authorities have extended the U.S-Canada border closure through at least Nov. 21.

Free COVID-19 testing at Union City BART station

The station, at 10 Union Square, will be open Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering free testing to all community members.

Wales to implement 2-week 'firebreak' lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike

All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.

San Mateo County launches COVID-19 compliance unit

Under the county's health order, businesses must implement social distancing protocols, require face coverings, and provide hand sanitizer or soap and water.

Foundation gives $5M to Bay Area food banks during coronavirus pandemic

Michael Boskin, president of the Koret Foundation, said these grants are doubled through 20204 as the pandemic has caused the number of people requiring assistance to "skyrocket."