US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
While de Blasio calls for fully reopening NYC on July 1, Cuomo responds it's his call
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Pointing to a successful effort to vaccinate millions of New Yorkers from the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city will fully reopen on July 1.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
India sets another global daily record of 379K new COVID-19 cases as lines of ambulances wait at crematoriums
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
Gilroy Garlic Festival 2021 will see a different format
Organizers of the Gilroy Garlic Festival say the event will resume this summer, but it will be a lot different.
Organizers of the Gilroy Garlic Festival say the event will resume this summer, but it will be a lot different.
Japanese cultural center in San Jose in danger of closing
A nonprofit in San Jose that has taught the arts and culture of Japan to hundreds of families is in danger of closing. The center owes thousands of dollars in back rent because of the pandemic. Many families said they would be sad to see it go.
A nonprofit in San Jose that has taught the arts and culture of Japan to hundreds of families is in danger of closing. The center owes thousands of dollars in back rent because of the pandemic. Many families said they would be sad to see it go.
Bay Area Indian community’s COVID concerns for family in their homeland
While many in the Bay Area watch the coronavirus’ crushing on results on India from a distance, the fear is hitting very close to home for many who live right here.
While many in the Bay Area watch the coronavirus’ crushing on results on India from a distance, the fear is hitting very close to home for many who live right here.
Yellow tier out of reach for San Mateo County until mid or late May
The least-restrictive yellow tier of the state's COVID-19 reopening framework remains out of reach for San Mateo County.
The least-restrictive yellow tier of the state's COVID-19 reopening framework remains out of reach for San Mateo County.
Young boy dies with COVID-19 after family travels to Hawaii
The Hawaii Department of Health said Tuesday the boy is under 11 and had a known underlying condition.
The Hawaii Department of Health said Tuesday the boy is under 11 and had a known underlying condition.
Nashville COVID ICU nurses give patient a spa day
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
A woman battling with COVID-19 after being on a ventilator for weeks got tender loving care from frontline workers in Nashville, who treated her to a 'spa day.'
India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system
India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink of collapse.
India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink of collapse.
SF Giants ‘vaccinated only’ section offers more traditional ballgame experience
The San Francisco Giants have set up vaccinated only sections for fans to get a little closer to a traditional baseball experience.
The San Francisco Giants have set up vaccinated only sections for fans to get a little closer to a traditional baseball experience.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
Woman mourns loss of sister, an avid Oakland A's fan, to COVID
The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.
The family of a woman from Oakland who died of complications from the coronavirus is sharing her story. They're hoping it may save some lives.
Many seniors working through the pandemic can't afford to retire
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
Seniors who are too poor to retire, and for whom Social Security benefits can't support the cost of living in the Bay Area, have been working throughout the pandemic.
Businesses finding it hard to attract qualified workers as pandemic loosens grip
As more and more businesses are reopening from the pandemic, some are having a hard time finding suitable candidates to fill job openings.
As more and more businesses are reopening from the pandemic, some are having a hard time finding suitable candidates to fill job openings.
Some East Bay stores are seeing pre-pandemic sales numbers
As Contra Costa County libraries re-opened for the first time in more than a year on Monday, some businesses reported seeing record sales numbers of patrons similar to pre-pandemic times in a sign that things are getting back to normal.
As Contra Costa County libraries re-opened for the first time in more than a year on Monday, some businesses reported seeing record sales numbers of patrons similar to pre-pandemic times in a sign that things are getting back to normal.
Stanford student athletes demand reinstatement of 11 sports
Student athletes at Stanford University are demanding the school reinstate 11 sports after the school announced the sports would be dropped.
Student athletes at Stanford University are demanding the school reinstate 11 sports after the school announced the sports would be dropped.
SAP Center reopens to San Jose Sharks fans
For the first time in over a year, Sharks fans were allowed inside the SAP Center in San Jose for Monday night’s NHL game. The change comes as many counties continue loosening COVID-19 restrictions.
For the first time in over a year, Sharks fans were allowed inside the SAP Center in San Jose for Monday night’s NHL game. The change comes as many counties continue loosening COVID-19 restrictions.