United and American Airlines furloughing 32,000 employees
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
The moves by two of the nation's four biggest airlines represent the first -- and likely the largest part -- of involuntary job cuts across the industry in coming days.
Sunnyvale company's COVID test awarded fast track approval
Wednesday, the production wheels were rolling at pharmaceutical company Cepheid. This, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration awarded fast-track approval for the first test to detect the COVID-19 virus, and three other viruses.
Wednesday, the production wheels were rolling at pharmaceutical company Cepheid. This, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration awarded fast-track approval for the first test to detect the COVID-19 virus, and three other viruses.
California now allows all outdoor playgrounds to reopen to public
Some outdoor playgrounds in the Bay Area are starting to welcome back families. New state guidelines allow cities to reopen outdoor recreational facilities and playgrounds. The City of Concord is planning to reopen all its 19 playgrounds on Thursday.
Some outdoor playgrounds in the Bay Area are starting to welcome back families. New state guidelines allow cities to reopen outdoor recreational facilities and playgrounds. The City of Concord is planning to reopen all its 19 playgrounds on Thursday.
California governor vetoes bill to help displaced workers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have guaranteed most laid-off hospitality workers would be first in line to get their jobs back once those industries begin rehiring.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have guaranteed most laid-off hospitality workers would be first in line to get their jobs back once those industries begin rehiring.
San Francisco houses of worship, restaurants shifting back to indoor services
San Francisco is the first Bay Area county to move from red to orange in the state's color coded coronavirus rating system.
San Francisco is the first Bay Area county to move from red to orange in the state's color coded coronavirus rating system.
Christien Kafton reports.
Recent coronavirus cases doubled among young adults, CDC says
The health agency said it was likely that the increase was tied to resumption of "in-person attendance" at some colleges and universities.
The health agency said it was likely that the increase was tied to resumption of "in-person attendance" at some colleges and universities.
Over half of states in US report increase in COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
This rise in cases comes after a forecast by the University of Washington’s Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which predicted an estimated 30,000 deaths from COVID-19 each day in the Northern Hemisphere as winter falls.
NFL postpones Titans, Steelers game after coronavirus outbreak
The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.
The news comes after it was announced on Tuesday the three players and five personnel tested positive for the virus.
Some Palo Alto students will be back in classroom in 2 weeks
Kids in kindergarten and 1st-grade can go now back to schools on Oct. 12; 2nd and 3rd graders can return on Oct. 26, and 4th and 5th graders can be back in the classroom on Nov. 9.
Kids in kindergarten and 1st-grade can go now back to schools on Oct. 12; 2nd and 3rd graders can return on Oct. 26, and 4th and 5th graders can be back in the classroom on Nov. 9.
San Francisco's orange-tier status allows indoor dining with limits
Mayor London Breed announced the city has kept coronavirus transmission rates low at 2%, so the city is allowing the indoor dining rooms to reopen at 25% capacity up to 100 people. Masks and health checks at the door will be required.
Mayor London Breed announced the city has kept coronavirus transmission rates low at 2%, so the city is allowing the indoor dining rooms to reopen at 25% capacity up to 100 people. Masks and health checks at the door will be required.
Diners can now start eating inside San Francisco restaurants
San Francisco restaurants can start allowing customers to dine inside on Wednesday.
San Francisco restaurants can start allowing customers to dine inside on Wednesday.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative at home amid COVID-19 pandemic
The slew of kids attending virtual school has parents scrambling to find furniture for them even as workers realize they're home for the long haul and need to update their home offices.
The slew of kids attending virtual school has parents scrambling to find furniture for them even as workers realize they're home for the long haul and need to update their home offices.
Researchers look to horseshoe crabs for help with a COVID vaccine
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
San Francisco now in best shape for COVID in the Bay Area
California Health Secretary Dr. Ghaly announced on Tuesday that San Francisco County now meets the criteria to advance to the second-best tier, which boosts the capacity limits for restaurants, churches, zoos, and museums from 25% to 50%.
California Health Secretary Dr. Ghaly announced on Tuesday that San Francisco County now meets the criteria to advance to the second-best tier, which boosts the capacity limits for restaurants, churches, zoos, and museums from 25% to 50%.
Gyms, indoor restaurants, movie theaters can open in Contra Costa County
Elementary and secondary schools can reopen for in-person instruction on Oct. 13 if the county remains the red tier for two more weeks. Currently, elementary schools can apply for a waiver from the health officer to reopen.
Elementary and secondary schools can reopen for in-person instruction on Oct. 13 if the county remains the red tier for two more weeks. Currently, elementary schools can apply for a waiver from the health officer to reopen.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
Playgrounds to reopen under health guidelines
Outdoor playgrounds are allowed to reopen to the public following certain guidelines for local officials and visitors, Gov.
Outdoor playgrounds are allowed to reopen to the public following certain guidelines for local officials and visitors, Gov.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
65 people incarcerated in California prisons have now died of coronavirus
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.