Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
‘Face mask exemption cards’ circulating online are fake, DOJ says
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a warning regarding fake posters and flyers circulating on the internet that exempt individuals from wearing face masks in public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a warning regarding fake posters and flyers circulating on the internet that exempt individuals from wearing face masks in public because of the coronavirus pandemic.
California governor declares budget emergency during COVID-19 crisis
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Walmart pays another round of cash bonuses to US hourly employees working during pandemic
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
US sent $1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments to dead people
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
Growing coronavirus 'positivity rates' worry Bay Area epidemiologists
Two epidemiologists weighed in Thursday on how the Bay Area is doing in the wake of a state-wide increase in COVID-19 cases.
Two epidemiologists weighed in Thursday on how the Bay Area is doing in the wake of a state-wide increase in COVID-19 cases.
International flights at SFO are slowly returning after pandemic suspensions
SFO spokesman Doug Yakel says the airport has an average of 62 international flights per week on the schedule for this month.
SFO spokesman Doug Yakel says the airport has an average of 62 international flights per week on the schedule for this month.
Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Tesla workers reportedly fired after staying home over fears of contracting COVID-19
When Elon Musk reopened the Fremont plant against Alameda County orders in May he told employees they would not be penalized if they stayed home.
When Elon Musk reopened the Fremont plant against Alameda County orders in May he told employees they would not be penalized if they stayed home.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom reopening next week but with no rides
The park had closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic but will reopen on July 2 as an animals-only experience with various talks from animal care specialists and animal demonstrations at outdoor venues.
The park had closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic but will reopen on July 2 as an animals-only experience with various talks from animal care specialists and animal demonstrations at outdoor venues.
Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy as coronavirus shutdowns continue
Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection
Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
Judge: Oakland McDonald's to stay closed for now after COVID-19 outbreak
A judge has ordered the McDonald's on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland should stay closed until the court rules on the owner's health safety practices, according to the East Bay Times.
A judge has ordered the McDonald's on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland should stay closed until the court rules on the owner's health safety practices, according to the East Bay Times.
Newsom threatens counties that defy shelter-in-place orders
Addressing the strong desire for playdates and get-togethers, Newsom said people have to remember to wear masks, stop hugging each other and keep at least six feet apart from each other.
Addressing the strong desire for playdates and get-togethers, Newsom said people have to remember to wear masks, stop hugging each other and keep at least six feet apart from each other.
Marin County employees pivot to disaster workforce during pandemic
Everyone has had to adapt during the pandemic and for some it's meant shifting to different jobs. Marin County has a special workforce, made up of public employees pivoting to new duties.
Everyone has had to adapt during the pandemic and for some it's meant shifting to different jobs. Marin County has a special workforce, made up of public employees pivoting to new duties.
“There will be death” from COVID-19 at San Quentin prison
San Quentin prison has seen an explosion of COVID-19 cases after 121 medically-vulnerable inmates were transferred there from another prison in Chino, California, already experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus.
San Quentin prison has seen an explosion of COVID-19 cases after 121 medically-vulnerable inmates were transferred there from another prison in Chino, California, already experiencing an outbreak of coronavirus.
New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel virus by July 18.
The silent epidemic thriving amid the COVID-19 crisis—domestic violence
One Bay Area woman defied the odds by breaking generations of domestic violence in her own family.
One Bay Area woman defied the odds by breaking generations of domestic violence in her own family.
DOJ joins federal lawsuit challenging Hawaii’s 14-day mandatory quarantine for visitors
The Justice Department filed a statement on June 23 in support of a lawsuit filed by Nevada and California residents.
The Justice Department filed a statement on June 23 in support of a lawsuit filed by Nevada and California residents.