Oakland Airport to open second COVID-19 testing site, as it becomes travel partner with Hawaii

Oakland International Airport and CityHealth Urgent Care will open a second coronavirus testing facility at the airport as it becomes a certified testing and travel partner with the state of Hawaii.

Stephen Curry interviews Bill Gates in launch of new 'State of Inspiration' video series

Stephen Curry sat down with billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates as part of a new series of interviews in which the Warriors star tackles pressing issues currently facing the country.  

California offers tricks for keeping Halloween safe during COVID

The CDC says spreading Covid is a possibility with many traditional Halloween activities – so as with everything this year – this holiday will look different.

Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.

2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.

Palo Alto Unified welcomes some students back into classrooms

It’s been more than six months in the making, but finally, Palo Alto students and their families were able to experience a school day that felt almost like normal. 

COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces, study finds

A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.

Adorable toddler mimics inflatable Halloween decoration

One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.

Study: COVID-19 virus can survive up to 28 days on some surfaces

A new study has found that the virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on certain surfaces for 28 days, prompting researchers to highlight the importance of handwashing and taking other protective measures. 

California coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations decline as other states see rise

For the first time in many months critical data points show the number of deaths and hospitalizations decreasing, now at their lowest point in several months. 

Former CDC director says 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by end of October is ‘inevitable’

Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. could face 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by the end of the month.

Salesforce billionaire helps arrange $2M mask donation to Hawaii island

The masks are expected to be shipped in weekly installments of about 70,000 each for public distribution at COVID-19 testing sites and other venues.

In-person school is back in session for some Palo Alto students

The school board voted unanimously last month to return to in-person learning despite concerns from parents and staff, according to the Palo Alto Weekly. 

San Francisco runner has creative way to motivate others to vote

Emily Hou wanted to run the Chicago Marathon, but when the event was canceled, she ran a 26.3-mile route in San Francisco that formed a message about voting.