Stimulus payments, tax credits, rental assistance included in $1.9 trillion relief bill
There is great emphasis on the $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $75,000 a year or less. But there’s more to help many American families.
There is great emphasis on the $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $75,000 a year or less. But there’s more to help many American families.
California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings
The suit centers on Brookdale Senior Living Inc.’s 10 California-based skilled nursing facilities.
The suit centers on Brookdale Senior Living Inc.’s 10 California-based skilled nursing facilities.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Oakland teachers to vote on tentative agreement for in-person learning this week
Some teachers say they don't feel safe going back in the classroom. They're scheduled to vote on a tentative agreement over in-person learning from Wednesday to Saturday.
Some teachers say they don't feel safe going back in the classroom. They're scheduled to vote on a tentative agreement over in-person learning from Wednesday to Saturday.
AP poll: Vaccination efforts could face hurdles as Republicans less willing to get COVID-19 shot
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that 42% of Republicans say they probably or definitely will not get the shot, compared with 17% of Democrats.
4 million more Californians prioritized as state expands vaccine eligibility
At least 4 million more Californians, of all ages, became eligible for the COVID vaccine on Monday as priority expands to those with health conditions and people living in some congregate settings.
At least 4 million more Californians, of all ages, became eligible for the COVID vaccine on Monday as priority expands to those with health conditions and people living in some congregate settings.
San Francisco expands vaccine eligibility, broadening state's category for disabilities
San Francisco will allow people with HIV to get vaccinated, along with people who identify as deaf or disabled, starting on Monday when California opens up the number of residents eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.
San Francisco will allow people with HIV to get vaccinated, along with people who identify as deaf or disabled, starting on Monday when California opens up the number of residents eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Bay Area health officials confident in all three available vaccines, so don't hold out
Public health leaders representing the nine Bay Area counties and also Santa Cruz said the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are all highly effective in preventing severe illness and death.
Public health leaders representing the nine Bay Area counties and also Santa Cruz said the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are all highly effective in preventing severe illness and death.
Biden, Harris and others begin promoting COVID-19 relief plan's benefits during 'Help is Here' tour
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their spouses are opening a cross-country tour this week to highlight the benefits of his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 plan.
California expands vaccine eligibility to another 4.4 million residents: What you need to know
California on Monday expanded the list of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by another 4.4 million people. Here's everything you need to know.
California on Monday expanded the list of people eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by another 4.4 million people. Here's everything you need to know.
CDC study finds 9 out of 10 people in US got 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A new CDC study found the vast majority of people are completing their coronavirus vaccination in the recommended timeframe. Public health officials called the "encouraging."
A new CDC study found the vast majority of people are completing their coronavirus vaccination in the recommended timeframe. Public health officials called the "encouraging."
Facebook to label COVID-19 vaccine posts to combat misinformation, help people find where to get the shot
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Facebook said Monday it will add labels to all posts about COVID-19 vaccines containing “credible information” from the World Health Organization.
Moderna begins testing 'next generation' COVID-19 vaccine with potential refrigeration storage
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
Moderna said Monday it has dosed the first patients in an early-stage study of its “next-generation” COVID-19 vaccine that could potentially be stored in refrigerators.
Antioch food truck owners stop working to care for toddler with leukemia
The owners of Tacuache’s food truck estimate they'll be out of work for at least six months. They aren’t taking any chances as their son undergoes intensive chemotherapy.
The owners of Tacuache’s food truck estimate they'll be out of work for at least six months. They aren’t taking any chances as their son undergoes intensive chemotherapy.
US prison guards refusing vaccines despite COVID-19
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
A correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.”
These states have the lowest life expectancies, according to the CDC
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
Southern states lent the lowest life expectancies, compared to western and northeastern states
Stanford University inviting juniors and seniors back to campus for spring semester
Junior and senior-year students will be invited to return to campus when the spring semester at Stanford University when the spring quarter begins March 29, the university announced.
Junior and senior-year students will be invited to return to campus when the spring semester at Stanford University when the spring quarter begins March 29, the university announced.
As vaccine eligibility expands to millions on Monday, experts warn of COVID surge
On Monday, March 15th more than 4 million people will become eligible for the COVID vaccine. But as restrictions loosen, health experts warn of a COVID surge in coming weeks.
On Monday, March 15th more than 4 million people will become eligible for the COVID vaccine. But as restrictions loosen, health experts warn of a COVID surge in coming weeks.
Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.