Hayward establishes community relief fund to help residents during COVID-19

City of Hayward officials announced on Thursday they have formed the Hayward Community Relief Fund to receive and direct charitable donations to sustain and protect residents and businesses during the novel coronavirus emergency.

Federal judges to consider early release of eligible California inmates amid coronavirus pandemic

Following Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s announcement that some inmates would be released early, federal judges will consider whether the same will be implemented statewide to reduce the jail population amid the coronavirus crisis. 

New York City to give out free meals to anyone, no questions asked

Starting Friday, all New York City residents can get free meals at any of the locations that are handing out food for students.

Kentucky judges order coronavirus patients, others to wear GPS ankle monitors for refusing to stay home

At least four people in Kentucky have been ordered by judges to wear GPS ankle monitors for allegedly defying health officials’ advice to stay home amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to reports.

Rat sightings could rise amid coronavirus outbreak, experts say

A disgusting ripple effect we could see as the coronavirus spreads across the United States -- an increase in rat sightings.

Expectant mothers ditching traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun

Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners. 

US sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak

A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that’s all but shut down the U.S. economy.

Produce wholesalers caught with excess goods after restaurants closed due to COVID-19

Pallets of produce sit inside this Los Angeles warehouse. It is a stark contrast to some grocery stores where paper and canned goods went flying off the shelves.

Coronavirus upends San Francisco's fishing industry

Fisherman's Wharf looks like an unused movie set, a shadow of its pre-pandemic self. Most businesses are closed.

FDA eases blood donation guidelines for gay men, LGBTQ+ community

The Food and Drug Administration has eased its blood donation guidelines for gay men, and others in the LGBTQ+ community to give.