‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
‘Tragic accident’: Peloton CEO confirms child died after accident involving treadmill
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
AP Interview: Newsom admits mistakes in 1st reopening
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is acknowledging mistakes in communicating with the public last year before the first loosening of coronavirus restrictions led to an early summer spike in cases.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is acknowledging mistakes in communicating with the public last year before the first loosening of coronavirus restrictions led to an early summer spike in cases.
Students defrauded by colleges could see loans wiped out
The change could lead to $1 billion in loans being canceled for 72,000 borrowers, all of whom attended for-profit schools, the Education Department said.
The change could lead to $1 billion in loans being canceled for 72,000 borrowers, all of whom attended for-profit schools, the Education Department said.
Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals postponed again until 2022, report says
Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals will be pushed back for the fourth time to spring 2022, according to a report.
Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals will be pushed back for the fourth time to spring 2022, according to a report.
FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.
Red tier brings green back for St. Patrick's Day around the Bay Area
It was not the boisterous holiday of years past, but still a big leap from last year when the first COVID lockdown slammed the door on any celebrations.
It was not the boisterous holiday of years past, but still a big leap from last year when the first COVID lockdown slammed the door on any celebrations.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Mental health worse for children with special needs during pandemic
Across the state, in-person learning or intervention for those with learning disabilities is limited. Data shows depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide among young people are up.
Across the state, in-person learning or intervention for those with learning disabilities is limited. Data shows depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide among young people are up.
Salute to frontline workers and unsung heroes of the pandemic
It has been a challenging year full of ups and downs and a lot of unknowns for the first responders, police, fire, restaurant and grocery store workers as well as the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and staff.
It has been a challenging year full of ups and downs and a lot of unknowns for the first responders, police, fire, restaurant and grocery store workers as well as the doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and staff.
Photo essay: A year in California living with coronavirus
It's been a long and tragic year as the global pandemic wreaked havoc and stole lives and jobs around the globe. A year later, marked on Wednesday, there are some glimmers of hope.
It's been a long and tragic year as the global pandemic wreaked havoc and stole lives and jobs around the globe. A year later, marked on Wednesday, there are some glimmers of hope.
San Francisco leaders say pandemic’s end in sight
When the region first went into lockdown, many thought it would only go on for a matter of weeks. Now a year later, the Bay Area is finally looking at what could be the end of the pandemic.
When the region first went into lockdown, many thought it would only go on for a matter of weeks. Now a year later, the Bay Area is finally looking at what could be the end of the pandemic.
Child hunger has skyrocketed since start of pandemic
In California, it’s estimated food insecurity jumped from 9% pre-pandemic to nearly 22% by May, according to a study by Northwestern University.
In California, it’s estimated food insecurity jumped from 9% pre-pandemic to nearly 22% by May, according to a study by Northwestern University.
San Mateo Co. officially enters the orange tier Wednesday
Public health officials announced San Mateo County is now advancing to the less restrictive orange tier. It's the first Bay Area county to do so. The change allows some businesses to expand capacity and others to reopen for the first time.
Public health officials announced San Mateo County is now advancing to the less restrictive orange tier. It's the first Bay Area county to do so. The change allows some businesses to expand capacity and others to reopen for the first time.
Lake County community rallies together to overcome vaccine delivery challenges
The rural community of Lake County is coming together to battle COVID-19 and deliver vaccines despite numerous challenges.
The rural community of Lake County is coming together to battle COVID-19 and deliver vaccines despite numerous challenges.
Explainer: Why is California Gov. Newsom facing a recall?
Recall attempts are not uncommon in California, but they rarely get on the ballot and even fewer succeed. Unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis was recalled in 2003, then replaced with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Recall attempts are not uncommon in California, but they rarely get on the ballot and even fewer succeed. Unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis was recalled in 2003, then replaced with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Alameda County supes reflect on pandemic year, cautiously optimistic about future
"I think right now we are in a time of cautious optimism," Board President Keith Carson said at Tuesday's meeting.
"I think right now we are in a time of cautious optimism," Board President Keith Carson said at Tuesday's meeting.
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
Staying at home brings pandemic babies to Bay Area
Thousands of babies were born in the Bay Area. Nelson and Erin Geter welcomed Eden Avery Geter into the world on Feb. 17
Thousands of babies were born in the Bay Area. Nelson and Erin Geter welcomed Eden Avery Geter into the world on Feb. 17
California's unemployment system flaws leave thousands in limbo
Record unemployment in California during the coronavirus pandemic exposed flaws, failures, and exacerbated fraud of the state's Employment Development Department.
Record unemployment in California during the coronavirus pandemic exposed flaws, failures, and exacerbated fraud of the state's Employment Development Department.