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Sen. Steve Glazer and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond discuss reopening California's schools amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Sacramento pastor to defy Newsom's shutdown, possibly run for governor

Pastor Greg Fairrington, leader of 3,500-members Destiny Christian Church outside of Sacramento, said he plans to continue holding in-person services despite Newsom's second shutdown announced Monday.

California Gov. Newsom to give school guidance during pandemic

Some of the biggest school districts, including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland, have already announced they will begin school virtually, as teachers and parents have expressed fears about going back to campuses in person and risking further spread of coronavirus.

In virus era, back-to-school plans stress working parents

For children, school is an opportunity to learn and make friends. For many parents, it’s more: a safe place for their children to stay while they are at work, or even a necessity for them to be able to work.

Pelosi urges Trump to 'ask for directions' on virus crisis

The Democratic speaker urged Trump to invoke the full power of the Defense Production Act to boost much-needed supplies for coronavirus testing and treatment as a weary nation battles the outbreak.

CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations

CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.

All but 2 Bay Area counties are on California's coronavirus monitoring list

Being on the monitoring list means new restrictions: Indoor dining, movie theaters, gyms, places of worship and bowling alleys must close. 

UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking cornavirus vaccine trials

The three nations alleged Thursday that hacking group APT29, also known as Cozy Bear and said to be part of the Russian intelligence service, is attacking academic and pharmaceutical research institutions involved in coronavirus vaccine development.

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?

Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.

Marin Co. suggests gradual approach to school reopenings, delays for in-classroom learning

Health officials in Marin County are recommending a gradual approach to schools reopening this fall and a delay of in-classroom learning to reduce the spread of COVID-19. 

11th San Quentin inmate's death tied to COVID-19

San Quentin inmate Jeffrey Hawkins, who was sentenced to death in two Sacramento County murders in 1987, died Wednesday at an outside hospital of complications from COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Local attorney donates $30,000 to Meals to Martinez program

An attorney in Martinez has made a big impact in his community by donating money to create the meal program that helps struggling restaurants and people in need of a meal.

Mail delays likely as new postal boss pushes cost-cutting

Mail deliveries could be delayed by a day or more under cost-cutting efforts being imposed by the new postmaster general.

COVID-19 false positives are setting off a chain reaction of issues

When you get tested for coronavirus, you have no choice but to assume that your test results will be completely accurate, then you can act accordingly.