CDC says guidance on COVID-19 airborne transmission 'was posted in error'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday said it mistakenly published new guidance saying the coronavirus can spread through airborne particles.

South Bay leaders unveil plans to expand quarantine shelter program

It has been providing motel rooms for hundreds of people exposed to the coronavirus who otherwise would have remained on the streets, possibly exposing others. 

California to pause unemployment claims for 2 weeks

Nearly 600,000 Californians are part of a backlog where their unemployment claims have not been processed by the state's Employment Development Department for more than 21 days.

Improving Employment Development Department efficiency

Tasked by Gov. Gavin Newsom in July to find ways to improve the EDD's efficiency, the strike team outlined new methods on how the department's technology systems can be more customer-focused. 

Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early amid coronavirus pandemic

For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.

California coronavirus death toll passes 15,000

A tally by Johns Hopkins University put California’s death toll at 15,026, the fourth highest in the country.

Oakland Panthers indoor football team postpones games until 2022

Team officials cited economic fallout and uncertainty from the novel coronavirus pandemic for the decision to not play during the 2021 season.  

East Palo Alto officials concerned about city's COVID-19 positivity rate

City Manager Jaime Fontes outlined reasons why East Palo Alto is disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how the city is responding. 

San Francisco mayor lays out timeline for reopening indoor dining

Breed says once the city is classified as "orange" on the State's tiered system, restaurants can reopen indoor dining at 25% capacity, up to 100 people.

Jobless rate edges down to 11.4% in California

The Employment Development Department says the state added 101,900 jobs during the month. Most were government jobs, including temporary positions for the U.S. Census.

Trump vows enough coronavirus vaccine doses for ‘every American’ by April

Earlier this week, Trump announced a vaccine distribution plan and predicted availability as early as October, directly contradicting a much longer timeline offered earlier in the day by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.

CDC pulls controversial COVID-19 testing advice that caused backlash

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.

CDC drops controversial coronavirus testing guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention essentially returned to its previous testing guidance, getting rid of language posted last month that said people who didn't feel sick didn't need to get tested.