Florida church leader, family indicted for allegedly selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Golden State Warriors excited to welcome back fans in person in San Francisco
Chase Center in San Francisco will now begin allowing fans to watch games in person up to 35% capacity, beginning Friday night against the Denver Nuggets; that means about 6,000 fans will be allowed inside.
Chase Center in San Francisco will now begin allowing fans to watch games in person up to 35% capacity, beginning Friday night against the Denver Nuggets; that means about 6,000 fans will be allowed inside.
52 weeks into EDD unemployment benefits: Make sure you click ‘new claim’
EDD claimants are learning that when a year's worth of claims have been collected, they're terminated unless they jump through a bureaucratic hoop. EDD says it was just a glitch.
EDD claimants are learning that when a year's worth of claims have been collected, they're terminated unless they jump through a bureaucratic hoop. EDD says it was just a glitch.
Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
San Jose Earthquakes poised to welcome back fans
Fans of the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team will be allowed back in the stands for the first time in more than a year on Saturday. No proof of vaccination or negative coronavirus test is needed to get in.
Fans of the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team will be allowed back in the stands for the first time in more than a year on Saturday. No proof of vaccination or negative coronavirus test is needed to get in.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
Burning Man mulling mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for August
Burning Man festival organizers are considering requiring attendees to prove they've been vaccinated for COVID-19 if they move forward with plans to hold this year's counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert.
Burning Man festival organizers are considering requiring attendees to prove they've been vaccinated for COVID-19 if they move forward with plans to hold this year's counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert.
Majority of San Jose students continue distance learning as others return to classrooms
According to the San Jose Unified School District, about 35% of families chose to have students come back with 65% opting to continue with distance learning for the final six weeks of school.
According to the San Jose Unified School District, about 35% of families chose to have students come back with 65% opting to continue with distance learning for the final six weeks of school.
Uber shares mask enforcement tips for drivers, passengers
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
Uber says that it is keeping its mask policy in place to follow the federal CDC mandate requiring travelers to wear a mask.
"I thought I was dying"; Ted Nugent tests positive for COVID-19 after questioning pandemic rules
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
Golden Gate Park’s ‘Hippie Hill’ fenced off; police say stay away this 4/20
For a second year in a row, San Francisco is cancelling its annual 420 celebration in Golden Gate Park because of state and local restrictions on large gatherings.
For a second year in a row, San Francisco is cancelling its annual 420 celebration in Golden Gate Park because of state and local restrictions on large gatherings.
Gov. Doug Ducey rescinds order that directs schools in Arizona to require masks for students
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Three from Berkeley High School boys basketball program test COVID positive
Berkeley Public Schools on Monday reported three individuals who participated with the Berkeley High School boys basketball program last week have tested positive for COVID-19.
Berkeley Public Schools on Monday reported three individuals who participated with the Berkeley High School boys basketball program last week have tested positive for COVID-19.
Slight uptick in cases may delay Marin County's move to less restrictive tier
Marin County is teetering the between orange and yellow tiers, and health officials say a recent uptick in infections could mean the county will have to wait to shift tiers.
Marin County is teetering the between orange and yellow tiers, and health officials say a recent uptick in infections could mean the county will have to wait to shift tiers.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bay Area’s vaccine supply remains inconsistent for some parts
South Bay health officials are encouraging all eligible residents to sign-up for COVID-19 vaccination. This comes after Santa Clara County announced it has received enough vaccine to book appointments into next week.
South Bay health officials are encouraging all eligible residents to sign-up for COVID-19 vaccination. This comes after Santa Clara County announced it has received enough vaccine to book appointments into next week.
OUSD and teachers agree to go back full-time in fall, can't resolve issues for rest of this year
Teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are not happy about in-classroom instruction resuming Monday, and with the school year ending at the end of May, some teachers question whether it's too late in the school year to make much of an impact.
Teachers in the Oakland Unified School District are not happy about in-classroom instruction resuming Monday, and with the school year ending at the end of May, some teachers question whether it's too late in the school year to make much of an impact.