COVID-19 stimulus relief money is coming – for some. Here's what to know.
The exact timing of when people get their money depends on a few factors, such as income and payment delivery method.
The exact timing of when people get their money depends on a few factors, such as income and payment delivery method.
Abortion clinics: Pandemic boosts demand, heightens stress
The coronavirus outbreak has fueled attempts to ban abortions in some states, but providers where the procedure remains available report increased demand, often from women distraught over economic stress and health concerns linked to the pandemic.
The coronavirus outbreak has fueled attempts to ban abortions in some states, but providers where the procedure remains available report increased demand, often from women distraught over economic stress and health concerns linked to the pandemic.
President Trump says he’ll decide on easing COVID-19 guidelines, not governors
President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.
President Donald Trump asserted Monday that he is the ultimate decision-maker for determining how and when to relax the nation’s social distancing guidelines as he grows anxious to reopen the coronavirus-stricken country as soon as possible.
Oakland teachers launch fundraising campaign to help undocumented during coronavirus outbreak
Oakland Unified School District educators launched StimulusPledge.org where the public can pledge some or all of their coming stimulus checks to undocumented families.
Oakland Unified School District educators launched StimulusPledge.org where the public can pledge some or all of their coming stimulus checks to undocumented families.
Amazon puts new grocery delivery customers on waitlist amid high demand during COVID-19 pandemic
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
For the time being, the company said it will focus on orders placed by existing Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market delivery customers.
U.S. Justice Department monitoring restrictions on worship
The United States Attorney General is warning state and local governments there could be consequences for cracking down on religious services.
The United States Attorney General is warning state and local governments there could be consequences for cracking down on religious services.
Bay Area Chinese Americans give hospitals PPE
Over the last several weeks, they've donated thousands of pieces of PPE to dozens of hospitals in the Bay Area.
Over the last several weeks, they've donated thousands of pieces of PPE to dozens of hospitals in the Bay Area.
Fauci says 'rolling reentry' of US economy possible in May
The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.
The country’s top infectious disease expert says the economy in parts of the country could have a “rolling reentry” as early as next month.
Sailor from USS Roosevelt dies from coronavirus
A sailor assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died from the coronavirus.
A sailor assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died from the coronavirus.
FBI discovers promised stockpile of 39 million masks was a scam
A major California labor union that claimed to have discovered a stockpile of 39 million masks for health care workers fighting the coronavirus was duped in an elaborate scam uncovered by FBI investigators, according to a newspaper report Sunday.
A major California labor union that claimed to have discovered a stockpile of 39 million masks for health care workers fighting the coronavirus was duped in an elaborate scam uncovered by FBI investigators, according to a newspaper report Sunday.
George Stephanopoulos tests positive for coronavirus, announces it on 'Good Morning America'
George Stephanopoulos, an anchor on ABC's "Good Morning America" revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
George Stephanopoulos, an anchor on ABC's "Good Morning America" revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Grocery store workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid
From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.
From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.
Wineries offer virtual tastings amid coronavirus shutdown
Tasting rooms statewide shut down last month after the governor ordered businesses to close to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Tasting rooms statewide shut down last month after the governor ordered businesses to close to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
Concord city council considering pay cut amid COVID-19 pandemic
Also to be considered Tuesday night will be 5 percent salary cuts, plus deferred cost-of-living raises and 401(K) plan contributions, for top city executives, including City Manager Valerie Barone, City Attorney Susanne Brown and police Chief Mark Bustillos, as well as other executive management employees, non-sworn managers and confidential employees.
Also to be considered Tuesday night will be 5 percent salary cuts, plus deferred cost-of-living raises and 401(K) plan contributions, for top city executives, including City Manager Valerie Barone, City Attorney Susanne Brown and police Chief Mark Bustillos, as well as other executive management employees, non-sworn managers and confidential employees.
Santa Clara County reports three new COVID-19 deaths, total at 54
The county on Sunday also reported 55 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, making for a total of 1,621 cases reported in Santa Clara County since the pandemic began.
The county on Sunday also reported 55 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, making for a total of 1,621 cases reported in Santa Clara County since the pandemic began.
City Lights Bookstore launches successful GoFundMe campaign
Within days of starting a GoFundMe campaign last week seeking $300,000, the store received more than $400,000, from nearly 9,000 contributors.
Within days of starting a GoFundMe campaign last week seeking $300,000, the store received more than $400,000, from nearly 9,000 contributors.
El Cerrito cancels annual Fourth of July events
Even if funding could somehow be found to hold the event and the shelter order is lifted in time, the logistics and potential health issues involved with planning and holding the festival are too daunting.
Even if funding could somehow be found to hold the event and the shelter order is lifted in time, the logistics and potential health issues involved with planning and holding the festival are too daunting.
What if California faces a disaster during the pandemic?
As officials scramble to catch up, there is a disconnect between local and state authorities on who should be developing the guidelines.
As officials scramble to catch up, there is a disconnect between local and state authorities on who should be developing the guidelines.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson discharged from hospital
Johnson's office said he left St. Thomas' Hospital and will continue his recovery at Chequers, the prime minister's country house.
Johnson's office said he left St. Thomas' Hospital and will continue his recovery at Chequers, the prime minister's country house.
San Francisco's Mt. Davidson Cross illuminated in blue for healthcare workers
But part of the tradition, the lighting of the cross on the night before Easter, was continued Saturday into Sunday, with an added twist.
But part of the tradition, the lighting of the cross on the night before Easter, was continued Saturday into Sunday, with an added twist.