Closing time: UK pubs must shut early as COVID cases surge
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
EDD's much needed technology overhaul possibly a pandemic silver lining
If you just found out you need to file for unemployment payments, you will have a two-week wait that the state says should actually speed up your payments.
If you just found out you need to file for unemployment payments, you will have a two-week wait that the state says should actually speed up your payments.
Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
60% of businesses closed during pandemic will never reopen, Yelp says
As of August 31, 163,735 businesses on Yelp have closed since March 1, about a 23% increase from July.
As of August 31, 163,735 businesses on Yelp have closed since March 1, about a 23% increase from July.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
Gov. Newsom grapples with fires, virus and 2-week pause on new unemployment claims
Anyone who files new claims until Oct. 5 will be asked to provide contact information so the Employment Development Department can reach out after the two weeks is over. Californians who are already in the unemployment system are not expected to see an interruption in their payments during the two-week period.
Anyone who files new claims until Oct. 5 will be asked to provide contact information so the Employment Development Department can reach out after the two weeks is over. Californians who are already in the unemployment system are not expected to see an interruption in their payments during the two-week period.
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.
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.
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.
Father says he and 9-year-old son have been battling COVID-19 symptoms for over 6 months
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
One father shared an account of the experience he and his son had, enduring COVID-19 symptoms for several months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theaters
The biggest movies continue to limp along.
The biggest movies continue to limp along.
Elderly dog with the ‘cutest shuffle’ rescued from being euthanized after CA wildfires burned home
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
An elderly dog whose home was burned down in the California wildfires was set to be euthanized before being rescued by a pet sanctuary.
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.
A tally by Johns Hopkins University put California’s death toll at 15,026, the fourth highest in the country.
Oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, celebrates her 107th birthday
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
A very happy birthday to the oldest living Marine, Sgt. Dot Cole, who turned 107.
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.
Team officials cited economic fallout and uncertainty from the novel coronavirus pandemic for the decision to not play during the 2021 season.
Florida parents reportedly smoking weed, drinking during kids' remote classes
Study earlier this year found stressed parents are drinking more.
Study earlier this year found stressed parents are drinking more.
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.
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.
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.