DMV resumes behind-the-wheel driving tests

The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Tuesday resumed behind-the-wheel driving tests, after the tests came to a halt because of COVID-19 health restrictions.

Inspector General: California prison transfers during coronavirus caused public health disaster at San Quentin

The Office of the Inspector General, which is the independent oversight body over the California prison system, issued a scathing report Monday on how officials handled coronavirus transfers, saying that the preparation and execution of the transfers were "deeply flawed and risked the health and lives of thousands of incarcerated persons and staff."

'Over the moon:' For 1st time since pandemic, elementary students in Los Gatos return to school

Some elementary students in the Los Gatos Union School District finally returned to school Monday morning; it was the first in-person instructIon in the district in nearly a year.

Failed comeback: Toys R Us shutters its last 2 stores in US

The only two Toys R Us stores that opened in November 2019 as part of a small U.S. comeback attempt by the iconic toy chain have now closed.

If teachers get vaccinated, schools in California should be '100% open,' education professor says

"Let me just say categorically, if teachers are vaccinated, and a large number of adults are vaccinated, schools should be 100% open in the fall - without any excuses," said Morgan Polikoff, an associate professor of education at the University of Southern California.

Vaccine ruled out as cause of death in NorCal man who had COVID-19, officials say

The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old man in Northern California shortly after he received the coronavirus vaccine has revealed that the man had recently tested positive for coronavirus and was showing signs of illness when given the vaccine.

'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID relief, hospitalized with virus

Captain Sir Tom Moore raised more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, and now he’s been admitted to the hospital after testing positive and having trouble breathing.

UC Berkeley issues warning advisory after surge in COVID-19 cases

The University of California at Berkeley on Sunday morning issued an advisory confirming a surge in student COVID-19 cases, including students who live in campus housing.

Oakland parents, school board members to brainstorm reopening schools

As California's stay at home order lifted last week, Bay Area school systems continue to discuss how to reopen public schools. The Oakland Unfied School District does not have a timeline for when to resume brick and mortar instruction.

Bay Area welcomes first weekend of outdoor dining

Much like the bands on the street, the news of lifting the regional Stay-at-home order was music to the ears of residents all over California, as the state headed into its first full weekend free of the order.

Anti-vaccine protesters temporarily shut down Dodger Stadium’s COVID-19 vaccination site

Dodger Stadium’s mass COVID-19 vaccination site was temporarily shut down Saturday afternoon when a group of anti-vaccine protesters gathered at the entrance, frustrating hundreds of motorists who had been waiting in line for hours.

UK and Brazilian coronavirus variants found in the Bay Area

Two new variants of the coronavirus have been found in the Bay Area, according to researchers at Stanford University.

Biden, Democrats hit the gas on raising minimum wage to $15

The push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour has emerged as an early flashpoint in the fight for a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package,