Before-and-after images show how air pollution levels have dropped around the world amid COVID-19 lockdowns
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
While the changes have come at a high cost, scientists have observed cleaner air in major cities around the world.
San Francisco closing some streets to cars, allowing more space for social distancing
Portions of a dozen city streets will be closed to traffic- beginning this week- chunks totaling 13 miles.
Portions of a dozen city streets will be closed to traffic- beginning this week- chunks totaling 13 miles.
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.
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.
49ers president discusses NFL Draft and COVID-19 relief efforts
Thursday will be the start of the first ever 3-day virtual NFL Draft.
Thursday will be the start of the first ever 3-day virtual NFL Draft.
More than 700,000 people have recovered from coronavirus globally, Johns Hopkins data shows
Data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows that more than 700,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
Data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center shows that more than 700,000 people have recovered from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.
‘Extremely bad idea’: Fire marshal warns people not to microwave masks in attempt to kill germs
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office issued the warning on Facebook on April 20.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Iowa woman sets up 'giving tree' of face masks for people to use during coronavirus pandemic
Deb Siggins said she’s made about 400 masks and pays out of her own pocket for all the materials.
Deb Siggins said she’s made about 400 masks and pays out of her own pocket for all the materials.
Hospital reinstates suspended Santa Monica nurses who demanded proper PPE to treat COVID-19 patients
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
BART riders must wear face coverings on trains, inside stations
Starting Wednesday, the Bay Area’s largest transit operator is enforcing mandatory masks inside stations and on board trains. BART said its following county health orders from Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties that require masks in public.
Starting Wednesday, the Bay Area’s largest transit operator is enforcing mandatory masks inside stations and on board trains. BART said its following county health orders from Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties that require masks in public.
Coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different strains, study finds
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
The novel coronavirus has mutated into at least 30 different genetic variations, according to a new study in China.
Over 40 employees lived at their plant for 28 straight days to produce COVID-19 protective gear
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
Man who lost job due to coronavirus starts driving for Uber Eats, car gets stolen
A San Francisco man who relies on his car to make a living is asking for help getting his stolen Nissan SUV back.
A San Francisco man who relies on his car to make a living is asking for help getting his stolen Nissan SUV back.
With no audience, gig workers impacted by COVID-19 find aid through nonprofit
There are about 187,000 musicians and singers, mostly so-called 'gig' workers or freelances, employed in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
There are about 187,000 musicians and singers, mostly so-called 'gig' workers or freelances, employed in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
People missing out on stimulus checks because spouses are immigrants
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Roughly 1.2 million U.S. citizens did not receive stimulus checks because they are married to immigrants who don’t have social security numbers and joint-filed their taxes.
Santa Clara County had 2 COVID-19 deaths as early as February
Santa Clara County health officials announced that two people died of COVID-19 in February. Those two deaths, along with another on March 6, came before what was previously thought to be the first new coronavirus-associated death in the county on March 9.
Santa Clara County health officials announced that two people died of COVID-19 in February. Those two deaths, along with another on March 6, came before what was previously thought to be the first new coronavirus-associated death in the county on March 9.
Santa Clara County had 2 COVID-19 deaths in February
Santa Clara County officials announced on Tuesday that two people died of COVID-19 in February.
Santa Clara County officials announced on Tuesday that two people died of COVID-19 in February.
Man says dad was turned away by 3 hospitals while sick with COVID-19, then died at home
Keith says his father should still be alive, but was turned away from receiving care and testing at Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Detroit Receiving and Henry Ford hospitals over the course of three days
Keith says his father should still be alive, but was turned away from receiving care and testing at Beaumont Grosse Pointe, Detroit Receiving and Henry Ford hospitals over the course of three days
Berkeley’s Girls Garage joins battle against pandemic
At Girls Garage in Berkeley a group of young women have joined the battle against the pandemic.
At Girls Garage in Berkeley a group of young women have joined the battle against the pandemic.