California has the second highest amount of confirmed cases of UK COVID-19 variant in the US
California has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom than 48 out of 50 states, according to the CDC.
California has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom than 48 out of 50 states, according to the CDC.
TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tax forms help to paint big picture of widespread unemployment fraud
Unemployment agencies across the country became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.
Unemployment agencies across the country became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.
San Quentin prison fined with record amount from California workplace safety agency
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
Oakland public schools resume some team sport conditioning during pandemic
"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."
"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Teen who survived Labor Day lightning strike meets good Samaritans who saved his life
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
Two UC Berkeley students contract more contagious UK COVID variant
Two cases of the more contagious UK variant of the novel coronavirus have been detected in students at University of California Berkeley.
Two cases of the more contagious UK variant of the novel coronavirus have been detected in students at University of California Berkeley.
Officials suggest delaying vaccine’s 2nd dose to get 1st doses to as many as possible
As coronavirus vaccine supply problems continue to plague the state, some local officials are suggesting delaying the second dose of the vaccine to improve distribution efforts.
As coronavirus vaccine supply problems continue to plague the state, some local officials are suggesting delaying the second dose of the vaccine to improve distribution efforts.
Through a child’s eyes: East Bay 4th grader writes memoir of life during pandemic
An East Bay girl wrote her self-published memoir of life during the coronavirus pandemic and what it was like to be locked down, separated from her friends.
An East Bay girl wrote her self-published memoir of life during the coronavirus pandemic and what it was like to be locked down, separated from her friends.
US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Santa Clara County making it easier for seniors to get vaccinated
Beginning on Thursday, seniors who want to sign-up to get their shots can do so at any provider in the county.
Beginning on Thursday, seniors who want to sign-up to get their shots can do so at any provider in the county.
Mass vaccination site opens Friday at San Francisco's Moscone Center
San Francisco's latest mass vaccination site at the Moscone Center is set to open Friday, but the problem of a lack in supply of doses persists.
San Francisco's latest mass vaccination site at the Moscone Center is set to open Friday, but the problem of a lack in supply of doses persists.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Significant EDD reforms headed to California legislature
A flurry of EDD reform bills have been submitted to the California legislature to fix, once and for all, EDD's inability properly serve millions of unemployed Californians.
A flurry of EDD reform bills have been submitted to the California legislature to fix, once and for all, EDD's inability properly serve millions of unemployed Californians.
This COVID-19 vaccine side effect could be confused for breast cancer, doctor warns
Dr. Holly Marshall, a breast radiologist with University Hospitals in Cleveland, said that some of her patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have experienced axillary adenopathy, also known as swollen lymph nodes.
Dr. Holly Marshall, a breast radiologist with University Hospitals in Cleveland, said that some of her patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have experienced axillary adenopathy, also known as swollen lymph nodes.
Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses cash in on coronavirus aid
When the coronavirus forced churches to close their doors and give up Sunday collections, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte turned to the federal government’s signature small business relief program.
When the coronavirus forced churches to close their doors and give up Sunday collections, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte turned to the federal government’s signature small business relief program.
More mass vaccination sites opening around Bay Area
The Moscone Center is to open for appointments on Friday, and when it does, it will be the city's largest mass vaccination site. San Francisco already has two others; one in the Bayview, the other at City College.
The Moscone Center is to open for appointments on Friday, and when it does, it will be the city's largest mass vaccination site. San Francisco already has two others; one in the Bayview, the other at City College.