New virus timeline: California had 2 deaths weeks earlier

Newsom says the state is testing an average of 14,500 people per day, up from just 2,000 tests per day at the beginning of April.

Moving past ‘invisible enemy,’ Trump nudges nation to reopen

For weeks, the Trump administration played up the dangers of the coronavirus as it sought to convince Americans to disrupt their lives and stay home. Now, as President Donald Trump aims for a swift nationwide reopening, he faces a new challenge: Convincing people it’s safe to come out and resume their normal lives.

Trump 'disagrees strongly' with Georgia's plan to reopen

"But I think (opening) spas and beauty salons and tattoo parlors and barbershops in phase one ... it's just too soon," Trump said in a Wednesday press briefing.

'SF Loves Learning' brings educational show to students on KTVU Plus

Young students may enjoy watching a program called "SF Loves Learning" that was created by the San Francisco Unified School District that airs on KTVU Plus.

Over $10M raised in San Francisco for seniors, undocumented immigrants, small businesses

San Francisco has raised over $10 million to support some of its seniors, undocumented immigrants, and small business facing economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Administration offers plan to cover COVID-19 care for uninsured

The Trump administration announced a plan Wednesday to start paying hospitals and doctors who care for uninsured patients with COVID-19, but Democratic lawmakers and health industry groups are likely to press for more.

Quarantined firefighter kisses young daughter through closed window

While many are stuck at home during the pandemic, some first responders have had to stay away from their families due to possible exposure.

Many wary of reopenings as some US states loosen rules amid coronavirus pandemic

As some governors in the U.S. — largely Republican ones — moved to reopen an ever-wider variety of businesses, others took a more cautious approach.

Newsom: California will resume surgeries, launch 86 testing sites

Hospital will begin scheduling some surgeries again and California will launch 86 more testing sites for the coronavirus, Gov. Newsom announced.

Social Security and Medicare funds at risk even before coronavirus pandemic

For Social Security, the projected 2035 date for exhausting the trust fund reserves means that it would be able to pay only 79% of benefits.

California delays start of spring trout season

Charlton Bonham, director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife, announced Tuesday that rivers, streams and lakes in Alpine, Inyo and Mono counties would be closed to fishing until May 31.