Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told health departments across the country to draft vaccination plans by Oct. 1.

COVID-19 indicators trending down in recent weeks

As of Wednesday, 712,052 coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the state, including 13,163 deaths. 

Santa Clara pastor vows to keep holding indoor church service despite $52K in fines

North Valley Baptist church had already been hit with $15,000 in fines for two church services held on Aug. 23 then one on Aug. 26, according to the East Bay Times reports. 

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.

Demand for backyard sheds booming with Americans spending more time at home

The owner of Walnut Creek-based Green Sheds Chris Lotz said Covid-19 has dramatically increased business and he’s booked until April. He said most of his customers are looking to create a home office and heading to the backyard.

Marin County fears complacency against COVID-19

"Let's not celebrate in ways that jeopardize our progress," said Marin County Public Health Officer Matt Willis.

Nancy Pelosi confirms she got hair done indoors in San Francisco

Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing

The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.

Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry

Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chico State cancels in-person classes after dozens test positive for coronavirus

California State University, Chico canceled its limited number of in-person classes Monday and told students in an urgently toned message to vacate campus housing by the weekend after dozens of people tested positive for the coronavirus days after the fall semester started.

California health secretary holds COVID-19 briefing
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Dr. Ghaly discussed California's new 4-tier color-coded process for reopening businesses that went into effect on Monday.

California inks deal for new system after COVID data backlog

Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly said in an online briefing that the current system was not designed to handle the work that came with the outbreak in California, which has more cases than any other state.

USDA extends free school meal program after backlash

In a significant reversal of an earlier decision, the USDA announced to extend flexibilities for free grab-and-go school meals to anyone under 18 at all public schools.