Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
'Captain Tom,' 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for COVID-19 relief, dies after testing positive
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
The 100-year-old British war veteran, who captivated the nation by raising more than $40 million toward COVID-19 relief last year, died after testing positive for the virus.
Sonoma County apologizes for COVID vaccination mistakes
People too young were vaccinated in error, and now as many as 9,000 future appointments have been canceled.
People too young were vaccinated in error, and now as many as 9,000 future appointments have been canceled.
Study suggests pandemic, protests played role in surge of 2020 killings
Killings rose dramatically across the U.S. last year, and a study released by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice suggests the pandemic and racial injustice unrest were factors.
Killings rose dramatically across the U.S. last year, and a study released by the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice suggests the pandemic and racial injustice unrest were factors.
Santa Clara University fraternity faces consequences for super-spreader event
Santa Clara University administrators are enforcing harsher consequences for violating county COVID-19 orders after an off-campus fraternity party brought dozens of students from the University to gather, many without masks, on Saturday, January 23.
Santa Clara University administrators are enforcing harsher consequences for violating county COVID-19 orders after an off-campus fraternity party brought dozens of students from the University to gather, many without masks, on Saturday, January 23.
San Francisco opens neighborhood COVID vaccination site in Mission District
San Francisco unveiled a new COVID-19 vaccination site in the Mission District on Monday as part of a joint effort to secure equitable access to the vaccine in hard-hit neighborhoods.
San Francisco unveiled a new COVID-19 vaccination site in the Mission District on Monday as part of a joint effort to secure equitable access to the vaccine in hard-hit neighborhoods.
Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.
Orinda schools could return to in-person learning next week
The Orinda Union School District could possibly return to in-person learning as soon as next week depending on COVID-19 case rates in the county.
The Orinda Union School District could possibly return to in-person learning as soon as next week depending on COVID-19 case rates in the county.
UC Berkeley students told to self-sequester amid latest COVID outbreak
The University sent notices to all 2,800 students living on campus telling them they must "self-sequester," similar to a self-quarantine.
The University sent notices to all 2,800 students living on campus telling them they must "self-sequester," similar to a self-quarantine.
‘She loved so fiercely’: Teen dies from COVID-19 after beating rare cancer 3 times
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Californians with disabilities are not prioritized for COVID vaccine, and fear for their lives
Many people with disabilities, especially people who need caretakers to live independently, are at a high risk of dying from COVID but are not prioritized in the state's vaccine rollout plan.
Many people with disabilities, especially people who need caretakers to live independently, are at a high risk of dying from COVID but are not prioritized in the state's vaccine rollout plan.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Illinois couple fighting coronavirus treated to 'dinner date' by hospital staff: 'Always inseparable'
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
An "inseparable" elderly couple was treated to a special date night in an Illinois hospital, after both being admitted for COVID-19.
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.
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.
‘I fight for them’: Maine veteran builds temporary housing for fellow vets who are homeless
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
"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.
TSA to enforce masks at all airport checkpoints, may deny entry amid new coronavirus variants
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
Beginning Feb. 2, air travelers over the age of 2 without a mask may be denied entry through airport security checkpoints. The requirement remains effective through May 11.
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.
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.