California Governor Gavin Newsom tests negative for coronavirus
Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested negative for the coronavirus after someone in his office was infected and another state employee tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Thursday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has tested negative for the coronavirus after someone in his office was infected and another state employee tested positive for COVID-19, it was announced Thursday.
Frank fireside chat with Dr. Fauci and Berkeley students
Event organizers with the Berkeley Forum, a non-partisan student group, say the event drew an unusually big crowd.
Event organizers with the Berkeley Forum, a non-partisan student group, say the event drew an unusually big crowd.
California Democrat in Congress tests positive for COVID-19
The Democrat from Santa Barbara said in a statement that he sought a test “after discovering I was exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19."
The Democrat from Santa Barbara said in a statement that he sought a test “after discovering I was exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19."
Slow internet stresses distance learning, how San Jose is helping
It's a big task that's gotten more urgent during the pandemic: bridging the "digital divide." In San Jose, they're taking that goal very seriously by handing out free Wi-Fi hotspots.
It's a big task that's gotten more urgent during the pandemic: bridging the "digital divide." In San Jose, they're taking that goal very seriously by handing out free Wi-Fi hotspots.
Health officials trying to trace origin of COVID-19 outbreak at Watsonville nursing facility
Mary Tegenkamp's 91-year-old mother has been on lockdown inside the Watsonville Post Acute Center for some time and she fears she may never see her again.
Mary Tegenkamp's 91-year-old mother has been on lockdown inside the Watsonville Post Acute Center for some time and she fears she may never see her again.
Breast cancer survivor shares her battle during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
The COVID-19 pandemic can affect just about every aspect of life during an individual’s breast cancer journey.
‘Kissing the Coronavirus’: COVID-19 romance novel appears on Amazon
Written by an author under the pen name M.J. Edwards, the story follows a doctor who “fell in love” with the very virus she was hired to cure.
Written by an author under the pen name M.J. Edwards, the story follows a doctor who “fell in love” with the very virus she was hired to cure.
Trump addresses his 'favorite people in the world—the seniors' in new video
“To my favorite people in the world—the seniors. I’m a senior!” Trump, 74, exclaimed. “We are making tremendous progress with this horrible disease that was sent over by China.”
“To my favorite people in the world—the seniors. I’m a senior!” Trump, 74, exclaimed. “We are making tremendous progress with this horrible disease that was sent over by China.”
Prince Harry spotted wearing face mask from Oakland designer
Prince Harry was spotted wearing a face covering by Oakland-based designer Taylor Jay.
Prince Harry was spotted wearing a face covering by Oakland-based designer Taylor Jay.
California governor's office says to put on mask between bites
A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."
A confusing message released by Governor Gavin Newsom's office encourages people to wear a mask "between bites" when dining out in public, while also saying you should "minimize the number of times you take your mask off."
COVID-19 outbreak kills 9 at Watsonville nursing facility
Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
Skilled nursing facilities were hotspots of COVID-19 infection during the early months of the pandemic. Residents are usually elderly and have a variety of health problems that put them at greater risk of getting a serious case of the coronavirus.
Dozens of inmates accused of fraudulently seeking unemployment funds
Millions of Americans are struggling during the pandemic with many unable to access unemployment benefits. Now we've learned that inmates across Pennsylvania have allegedly been applying and receiving those same benefits that are needed by so many.
Millions of Americans are struggling during the pandemic with many unable to access unemployment benefits. Now we've learned that inmates across Pennsylvania have allegedly been applying and receiving those same benefits that are needed by so many.
California theme parks must remain closed for now, Governor Newsom says
California’s theme parks got discouraging news on Wednesday when Governor Gavin Newsom announced they must remain closed, for now.
California’s theme parks got discouraging news on Wednesday when Governor Gavin Newsom announced they must remain closed, for now.
UCSF study: COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last longer
New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.
New UCSF study finds COVID symptoms in pregnant women can last much longer than those who aren’t pregnant.
California’s unemployment backlog shrinks to 1.3 million
California has paid more than $93.8 billion in unemployment benefits since March, when Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered most businesses to close to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The state has processed more than 13.6 million claims.
California has paid more than $93.8 billion in unemployment benefits since March, when Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered most businesses to close to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The state has processed more than 13.6 million claims.
Man stiffs waitress, writes word "MASK" on receipt after being asked to wear face covering
A server in Ardmore asked a customer to mask up while he was walking through the restaurant Sunday as is the restaurant’s policy. Then, instead of a tip in his credit card receipt, he wrote "MASK."
A server in Ardmore asked a customer to mask up while he was walking through the restaurant Sunday as is the restaurant’s policy. Then, instead of a tip in his credit card receipt, he wrote "MASK."
IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
Marine general has COVID after Pentagon meeting
The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after he and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff were in a Pentagon meeting with a Coast Guard leader who was infected with the virus.
The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps has tested positive for the coronavirus, days after he and members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff were in a Pentagon meeting with a Coast Guard leader who was infected with the virus.
Dogs allowed off leash again in parts of EBRPD parks
Dogs are once again allowed off leash in designated areas of East Bay Regional Park District parks, the district said Wednesday.
Dogs are once again allowed off leash in designated areas of East Bay Regional Park District parks, the district said Wednesday.
Trump says COVID-19 diagnosis was 'blessing in disguise,' touts experimental antibody drug
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.
President Donald Trump said his COVID-19 diagnosis was “a blessing in disguise” and promised to make an experimental antibody drug “free” for all Americans that he credited for his improved condition.