South Bay church fined $10,000 for holding indoor services during pandemic
A Santa Clara County church has been fined $10,000 for violating health restrictions and holding indoor services during the pandemic.
A Santa Clara County church has been fined $10,000 for violating health restrictions and holding indoor services during the pandemic.
Muni Meltdown: After a five month hiatus due to pandemic, metro service fails
Muni trains were again sitting idle Tuesday. The entire light rail system is now out of service just three days after finally resuming operation.
Muni trains were again sitting idle Tuesday. The entire light rail system is now out of service just three days after finally resuming operation.
California health secretary says counties should issue Labor Day COVID-19 guidance ASAP
Ghaly warned that large family and social gatherings during the holiday weekend could dismantle the progress the state has made in recent weeks in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Ghaly warned that large family and social gatherings during the holiday weekend could dismantle the progress the state has made in recent weeks in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
Calif. HHS secretary says counties should issue Labor Day COVID-19 guidance ASAP
Dr. Ghaly on Tuesday said the positivity rate has dropped since the state cautioned folks about the increase in case numbers.
Dr. Ghaly on Tuesday said the positivity rate has dropped since the state cautioned folks about the increase in case numbers.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
New US virus cases fall as masks gain favor but testing lags
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts say most likely reflects more mask-wearing but also insufficient testing — even as the disease continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts say most likely reflects more mask-wearing but also insufficient testing — even as the disease continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
Alameda County will soon allow barbershops, hair and nail salons to reopen outdoors
Under the county's new health orders, outdoor swimming pools and outdoor hair salons, nail salons, and barbershops can reopen.
Under the county's new health orders, outdoor swimming pools and outdoor hair salons, nail salons, and barbershops can reopen.
Families worried now that coronavirus-inspired federal food assistance is over with school back in session
The window to apply for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), a federal nutrition program that provides grocery funds for children who qualify for free and reduced lunch, has closed. Many families who relied on the program to get enough food over the summer are wondering what they’ll do without it as the school year starts.
The window to apply for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), a federal nutrition program that provides grocery funds for children who qualify for free and reduced lunch, has closed. Many families who relied on the program to get enough food over the summer are wondering what they’ll do without it as the school year starts.
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt tests positive for COVID-19
The 34-year-old retired sprinter won gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the last three Olympics.
The 34-year-old retired sprinter won gold in the 100 and 200 meters at the last three Olympics.
Dozens of USC students test positive for COVID-19
USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
USC health officials reported an "alarming" spike of 43 coronavirus cases confirmed in off-campus housing facilities, along with 100 students in quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19.
Muni shuts down light rail service again starting today
Muni rail service is shutting down in San Francisco again for the next several weeks starting Tuesday, three days after it resumed following five months of being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Muni rail service is shutting down in San Francisco again for the next several weeks starting Tuesday, three days after it resumed following five months of being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Utah teachers, students who defy mask mandate could be charged with misdemeanor
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Zoom outage upends remote work, distance learning
Zoom reported a widespread outage early Monday morning that brought remote work and distance learning to a halt.
Zoom reported a widespread outage early Monday morning that brought remote work and distance learning to a halt.
Scientists say Hong Kong man got coronavirus a second time
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
University of Hong Kong scientists claim to have the first evidence of someone being reinfected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
Wedding reception leads to 53 COVID-19 infections, 1 death
One person has died and additional cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a Maine wedding reception that violated attendance limits.
One person has died and additional cases of COVID-19 have been linked to a Maine wedding reception that violated attendance limits.
WHO: Children aged 6-to-11 should wear masks at times, too
Just as millions of children are heading back to school, the World Health Organization says those aged 6 to 11 should wear masks in some cases to help fight the spread of coronavirus.
Just as millions of children are heading back to school, the World Health Organization says those aged 6 to 11 should wear masks in some cases to help fight the spread of coronavirus.
KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
America's liquor laws are being shaken up by the coronavirus
The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
The coronavirus is shaking up America's liquor laws.
CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
Virus pandemic may contribute to big salmon season in California
Anglers and biologists believe California is likely to experience an increase of chinook salmon during the fall run resulting from the coronavirus and fewer fish caught over the summer.
Anglers and biologists believe California is likely to experience an increase of chinook salmon during the fall run resulting from the coronavirus and fewer fish caught over the summer.