Indoor dining poses challenges for businesses and workers alike
Restaurant workers say they don’t feel safe with the shift to indoor dining, and feel trapped because they probably can’t collect unemployment if they quit.
Restaurant workers say they don’t feel safe with the shift to indoor dining, and feel trapped because they probably can’t collect unemployment if they quit.
Coronavirus can live on skin for 9 hours, Japanese researchers say
A recent study by researchers in Japan found that COVID-19 can survive on human skin for nine hours.
A recent study by researchers in Japan found that COVID-19 can survive on human skin for nine hours.
President Trump returns to the Oval Office, White House confirms
President Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
President Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office for the first time since he was diagnosed with COVID-19.
AP source: 2 more Titans test positive, Pats cancel practice
Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
Sports Illustrated reported that reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore tested positive for the virus on Wednesday and was added to the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.
California governor’s staff member positive for COVID-19
The staff member had not interacted with Newsom or with staff that routinely interacts with the governor, the statement said.
The staff member had not interacted with Newsom or with staff that routinely interacts with the governor, the statement said.
In about-face, Trump seeks to salvage parts of virus aid
In a barrage of tweets, Trump pressed for passage of these chunks of assistance, an about-face from his abrupt and puzzling move on Tuesday afternoon to abandon talks with a longtime rival, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
In a barrage of tweets, Trump pressed for passage of these chunks of assistance, an about-face from his abrupt and puzzling move on Tuesday afternoon to abandon talks with a longtime rival, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
These Bay Area counties did not meet California's coronavirus equity benchmarks
Counties with big gaps in test positivity rates in poorer neighborhoods and communities of color may not be allowed to move forward by opening restaurants, salons, gyms and the like, and they must show a plan how they will funnel more money toward testing and contact tracing in coronavirus hotspots.
Counties with big gaps in test positivity rates in poorer neighborhoods and communities of color may not be allowed to move forward by opening restaurants, salons, gyms and the like, and they must show a plan how they will funnel more money toward testing and contact tracing in coronavirus hotspots.
Trump administration to limit skilled-worker visas citing COVID-19 job losses
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
The Trump administration has announced plans to sharply limit visas issued to skilled workers from overseas.
Californians awaiting unemployment funds still struggle to meet basic needs
While unemployment claims are on hold for two weeks as the agency addresses backlogged applications and fraud, many eligible Californians have been awaiting their checks for months. It’s time they can’t afford, as they cannot meet basic needs and fall behind on bills.
While unemployment claims are on hold for two weeks as the agency addresses backlogged applications and fraud, many eligible Californians have been awaiting their checks for months. It’s time they can’t afford, as they cannot meet basic needs and fall behind on bills.
Distance learning brings glitchy connections, cramped quarters, more time with family
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
Sure it's nice to sleep in and do math problems in comfy clothes. But there are a host of other problems, like a lack of technology and even textbooks making virtual learning more difficult, especially for those at the lower end of the socioeconomic rung.
San Francisco’s office vacancy rate skyrockets, pandemic to blame
The number of vacant offices in San Francisco is skyrocketing and the ongoing pandemic is to blame.
The number of vacant offices in San Francisco is skyrocketing and the ongoing pandemic is to blame.
Free rapid Covid-testing at Oakland International Airport
Testing at airports, it is hoped, will ease the minds of would-be travelers who are worried about the safety of flying amid the ongoing pandemic.
Testing at airports, it is hoped, will ease the minds of would-be travelers who are worried about the safety of flying amid the ongoing pandemic.
Trump's tweet angers COVID-19 survivors
Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.
Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.
Six Flags announces new pandemic-tailored Halloween event at Vallejo theme park
As people contemplate how to safely celebrate Halloween amid the pandemic this year, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo on Tuesday invited guests to its new BOO 2020! event, specially tailored for the entire family with safety protocols in place.
As people contemplate how to safely celebrate Halloween amid the pandemic this year, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo on Tuesday invited guests to its new BOO 2020! event, specially tailored for the entire family with safety protocols in place.
Stephen Miller, Trump senior adviser, tests positive for COVID-19
Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriter, tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday after previously testing negative.
Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriter, tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday after previously testing negative.
State to start tracking inequity of coronavirus spread
California will start tracking a metric intended to determine the inequity of the coronavirus' spread, the state's two top public health officials said Tuesday.
California will start tracking a metric intended to determine the inequity of the coronavirus' spread, the state's two top public health officials said Tuesday.
FDA publishes COVID-19 vaccine guidelines opposed by White House
The FDA released updated safety standards for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday after the White House blocked their formal release.
The FDA released updated safety standards for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday after the White House blocked their formal release.
California activists rename prisons 'Newsom COVID Death Camps'
The California Liberation Collective and family members of incarcerated people, faith leaders, community members held a virtual news conference to highlight protests and "banner drops" at San Quentin, Solano State Prison, the ICE building in San Francisco and 30 other actions planned from Yuba to San Diego.
The California Liberation Collective and family members of incarcerated people, faith leaders, community members held a virtual news conference to highlight protests and "banner drops" at San Quentin, Solano State Prison, the ICE building in San Francisco and 30 other actions planned from Yuba to San Diego.
President back at White House, compares COVID to seasonal flu
Still sickened by COVID-19, President Donald Trump plunged back on Tuesday into playing down the disease that hospitalized him for three days and has so far killed more than 210,000 Americans. He compared it anew to the seasonal flu and signaled he plans to return soon to the campaign trail.
Still sickened by COVID-19, President Donald Trump plunged back on Tuesday into playing down the disease that hospitalized him for three days and has so far killed more than 210,000 Americans. He compared it anew to the seasonal flu and signaled he plans to return soon to the campaign trail.
Passengers brawl on plane over masks
A man who refused to wear a face mask on a Utah-bound flight was escorted off the plane in Arizona after he and another man who asked him to follow the rules got into a physical altercation
A man who refused to wear a face mask on a Utah-bound flight was escorted off the plane in Arizona after he and another man who asked him to follow the rules got into a physical altercation