Biden administration to invest $1.7B to identify, track coronavirus variants
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Signs of recovery as California adds new jobs for 2nd month in a row
California employers added 119,600 new jobs in March, the second straight month of growth following a topsy-turvy year of enormous losses and inconsistent gains during an unpredictable pandemic.
California employers added 119,600 new jobs in March, the second straight month of growth following a topsy-turvy year of enormous losses and inconsistent gains during an unpredictable pandemic.
Universal Studios Hollywood reopens to California residents
After more than a year of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal Studios Hollywood has finally reopened to California residents.
After more than a year of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal Studios Hollywood has finally reopened to California residents.
Entertainment and event venues allowed to reopen in the Golden State
As of Thursday, many California concert, theater, meeting and other venues can open for business subject to a series of restrictions before a complete opening in June.
As of Thursday, many California concert, theater, meeting and other venues can open for business subject to a series of restrictions before a complete opening in June.
San Francisco ramps up vaccination effort with new neighborhood sites
San Francisco is expanding its network of neighborhood COVID-19 vaccination sites to coincide with the expanded statewide eligibility for everyone 16 and older on April 15.
San Francisco is expanding its network of neighborhood COVID-19 vaccination sites to coincide with the expanded statewide eligibility for everyone 16 and older on April 15.
FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance hotline inundated with more than 1M calls on 1st day
FEMA said it was inundated with over 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing.
FEMA said it was inundated with over 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing.
Fed-up parents in Fremont threaten lawsuit over district's failure to reopen schools
A letter was sent to FUSD over its failure to reopen any schools for a hybrid model of in-person instruction before the end of the academic school year.
A letter was sent to FUSD over its failure to reopen any schools for a hybrid model of in-person instruction before the end of the academic school year.
California Legislature OKs bill to help displaced workers
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring some hotels and event centers to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
The California Legislature has passed a bill requiring some hotels and event centers to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
Not a single county remains in California's purple tier
Merced County was the last of the state's 58 counties that remained in the most restrictive tier until it upgraded to the red category on Wednesday.
Merced County was the last of the state's 58 counties that remained in the most restrictive tier until it upgraded to the red category on Wednesday.
Everyone in California 16 and older can book COVID vaccine starting today
Everyone in California who is old enough and who wants to get the COVID vaccine can start booking appointments.
Everyone in California who is old enough and who wants to get the COVID vaccine can start booking appointments.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
Californians fire up computers, bracing for online vaccination bottleneck
People firing up their computers and bracing for an online bottleneck, concerned about competing for appointments.
People firing up their computers and bracing for an online bottleneck, concerned about competing for appointments.
'We must prepare now for in-person learning' next school year: Gov. Gavin Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he wants schools to open next year. But he stopped short of mandates or saying what would happen if they didn't.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he wants schools to open next year. But he stopped short of mandates or saying what would happen if they didn't.
Federal, state, local officials encourage state's Black residents to get COVID-19 vaccine
A group of Black federal, state and local officials encouraged the state's Black and African American residents Wednesday to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as soon as they can.
A group of Black federal, state and local officials encouraged the state's Black and African American residents Wednesday to get vaccinated against the coronavirus as soon as they can.
Topgolf set to officially open in Alviso on Friday
The high tech golfing experience Topgolf will officially open its first Bay Area location on Friday and with the grand opening comes 600 new jobs.
The high tech golfing experience Topgolf will officially open its first Bay Area location on Friday and with the grand opening comes 600 new jobs.
Solano Co. expands vaccine eligibility to 16 and older, will replace J&J doses
Solano County officially opened eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to all of the county's residents and workers who are 16 and older on Wednesday.
Solano County officially opened eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to all of the county's residents and workers who are 16 and older on Wednesday.
San Francisco to resume indoor, outdoor events Thursday under newly eased statewide guidelines
Starting on Thursday, San Francisco will resume indoor events and performances with live audiences -- albeit with capacity limits -- in accordance with newly eased state guidelines.
Starting on Thursday, San Francisco will resume indoor events and performances with live audiences -- albeit with capacity limits -- in accordance with newly eased state guidelines.
Researchers launch study on whether Apple Watch, iPhones can detect illnesses like COVID-19
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
'Zoom in a Room:' California ranks last in the country for reopening schools
California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.
California, the most populated state is lagging the rest of the country in reopening schools — and in some cases offering options that parents say are unacceptable.