$300 unemployment checks coming in September, but may be 'too little, too late'
Certain unemployed people in California will receive three unemployment checks of $300 a week starting on September 7.
Certain unemployed people in California will receive three unemployment checks of $300 a week starting on September 7.
Alameda, Contra Costa counties attempting to reopen some businesses again
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
California sees another increase in unemployment claims
According to data from the U.S. Labor Department, California had 209, 516 people file for first-time unemployment claims in the week ending on Aug. 22.
According to data from the U.S. Labor Department, California had 209, 516 people file for first-time unemployment claims in the week ending on Aug. 22.
San Francisco hopes micro-grants keeps flavor of the city alive
San Francisco is looking to help the city's struggling businesses survive COVID-19 with micro grants. Recipients say those grants are keeping the flavor of the city alive.
San Francisco is looking to help the city's struggling businesses survive COVID-19 with micro grants. Recipients say those grants are keeping the flavor of the city alive.
FDA approves $5 COVID-19 test that provides results within 15 minutes
Abbott Labs has announced a new rapid COVID-test which is portable, the size of a credit card. It's cheap, about $5, and it returns results in just 15 minutes.
Abbott Labs has announced a new rapid COVID-test which is portable, the size of a credit card. It's cheap, about $5, and it returns results in just 15 minutes.
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
American man faces jail, $500K fine for repeated violation of Canadian border restriction
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cerritos native, Ivy League school student creates website designed to help California residents
A local teen who attends an Ivy League school with a big brain and even bigger heart put his pandemic downtime to good use by creating a website to help others.
A local teen who attends an Ivy League school with a big brain and even bigger heart put his pandemic downtime to good use by creating a website to help others.
School's back in session online, and some parents are worried about feeding their kids at home
Bay Area families discuss their concerns about putting food on the table now that Pandemic EBT has expired.
Bay Area families discuss their concerns about putting food on the table now that Pandemic EBT has expired.
UCLA study finds COVID-19 deaths among working-age Latinos surged over three-month period
Deaths from coronavirus among working-age Latinos in California have increased nearly five-fold in the past three months, according to research released Thursday by professors at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
Deaths from coronavirus among working-age Latinos in California have increased nearly five-fold in the past three months, according to research released Thursday by professors at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
Santa Clara Co. health officials criticize new CDC COVID-19 testing guidance
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention diverged from their original messaging and said this week that much of the testing for COVID-19 may no longer be necessary -- a notion that Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody said Wednesday is "entirely bizarre."
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention diverged from their original messaging and said this week that much of the testing for COVID-19 may no longer be necessary -- a notion that Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody said Wednesday is "entirely bizarre."
Lawmaker's positive virus test delays California Senate work
The delay further complicates a legislative session that's already been put off twice because of the virus.
The delay further complicates a legislative session that's already been put off twice because of the virus.
Newsom announces agreement to more than double COVID-19 testing capacity
The state of California has secured a contract with a Massachusetts-based company to more than double COVID-19 coronavirus testing capacity, shorten result turnaround times and lower testing costs, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
The state of California has secured a contract with a Massachusetts-based company to more than double COVID-19 coronavirus testing capacity, shorten result turnaround times and lower testing costs, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
Progress against COVID-19 prompts slight easing of Contra Costa Co. restrictions
The average percentage of tests administered in Contra Costa that come back positive has fallen from 8.8 percent on Aug. 6 to 7.4 percent on Monday.
The average percentage of tests administered in Contra Costa that come back positive has fallen from 8.8 percent on Aug. 6 to 7.4 percent on Monday.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
California COVID-19 case numbers are improving but don't expect rush to reopen
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
California OKs school return for students with special needs or are homeless
The new guidelines appear to be the broadest attempt to deal with students, including older ones, who are more likely to struggle with at-home, digital learning, either because they lack the technology and a safe space to learn or because they are on special education plans or need other targeted support.
The new guidelines appear to be the broadest attempt to deal with students, including older ones, who are more likely to struggle with at-home, digital learning, either because they lack the technology and a safe space to learn or because they are on special education plans or need other targeted support.
Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.