'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
CDC warns UK coronavirus strain may become dominant in US, COVID-19 death toll could reach 477K by February
More than 470,000 Americans could die from COVID-19 by early February, while a new and far more infectious strain of coronavirus could dominate in the country by March, the CDC warned.
More than 470,000 Americans could die from COVID-19 by early February, while a new and far more infectious strain of coronavirus could dominate in the country by March, the CDC warned.
Biden aims to vaccinate 100M people in 100 days through FEMA-run mass vaccination sites
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Charles Barkley says high-taxed, pro-athletes should skip line for COVID shot
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told NBA teams last month the league "would not jump the line" to obtain the vaccines early, ESPN reported.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told NBA teams last month the league "would not jump the line" to obtain the vaccines early, ESPN reported.
Santa Clara County hospital vaccinates 6,000 people each day
The County of Santa Clara Health System alone has already given 32,352 first doses and 6,594 second doses to those eligible healthcare workers and individuals age 75 and older in the county as of Thursday.
The County of Santa Clara Health System alone has already given 32,352 first doses and 6,594 second doses to those eligible healthcare workers and individuals age 75 and older in the county as of Thursday.
California likely won't meet 1.5M vaccination goal by end of day
Their goal is to get 1.5 million people vaccinated by the end of Friday. However, it appears as though the state won't meet its goal.
Their goal is to get 1.5 million people vaccinated by the end of Friday. However, it appears as though the state won't meet its goal.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
NBA fines Kyrie Irving $50,000 for going to an indoor party
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Kyrie Irving, who has missed five games, has been fined $50,000 for attending an indoor party.
Santa Clara Co. surpasses 1,000 COVID deaths
Nearly one year after COVID-19 arrived in the Bay Area, Santa Clara County has surpassed 1,000 coronavirus deaths as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
Nearly one year after COVID-19 arrived in the Bay Area, Santa Clara County has surpassed 1,000 coronavirus deaths as cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
Youngest Santa Rosa students plan to head back to school March 1
This plan for students between pre-school and third grade comes nearly one year after all schools in Santa Rosa and across Sonoma County first shut down, due to the pandemic.
This plan for students between pre-school and third grade comes nearly one year after all schools in Santa Rosa and across Sonoma County first shut down, due to the pandemic.
California launches site for schools to report coronavirus concerns
The website, schools.covid19.ca.gov, allows school staff and parents to report coronavirus-related health and safety concerns and access resources about the state's education-related public health directives and on-campus coronavirus testing.
The website, schools.covid19.ca.gov, allows school staff and parents to report coronavirus-related health and safety concerns and access resources about the state's education-related public health directives and on-campus coronavirus testing.
Attorneys urge California to move incarcerated to front of vaccination line
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
Despite recent COVID-19 infection, US executes Virginia man for 1992 slayings
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Head of police union criticizes BART plan to hire social workers
BART is planning to fill six vacant BART police officer positions with trained, but unarmed, social workers.
BART is planning to fill six vacant BART police officer positions with trained, but unarmed, social workers.
How cutting in the COVID vaccine queue hurts the process for all
If the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t thrown enough hurdles at a weary public, consider the latest fly in the ointment in the fight to get rid of the virus.
If the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t thrown enough hurdles at a weary public, consider the latest fly in the ointment in the fight to get rid of the virus.
You may be eligible for the COVID vaccine, but is your county prepared?
Whether you can get a vaccine, is likely depdendent on the county you live in. Some are moving forward vaccinating people who are 65 and older, while some counties are still sticking with 75 plus.
Whether you can get a vaccine, is likely depdendent on the county you live in. Some are moving forward vaccinating people who are 65 and older, while some counties are still sticking with 75 plus.
San Leandro Kaiser hit with fresh fines; KP comprises 10% of California COVID citations
Since the outbreak in mid-March, Cal-OSHA has fined 110 businesses for COVID violations. Kaiser comprises 11 of those businesses, for a total of 47 violations; 25 of them serious. Among the newest Kaiser violations: Cal-OSHA fined Kaiser San Leandro $87,500 on Jan. 4.
Since the outbreak in mid-March, Cal-OSHA has fined 110 businesses for COVID violations. Kaiser comprises 11 of those businesses, for a total of 47 violations; 25 of them serious. Among the newest Kaiser violations: Cal-OSHA fined Kaiser San Leandro $87,500 on Jan. 4.
Biden unveiling $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speed up the vaccine roll out, and provide financial help to individuals.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan Thursday to turn the tide on the pandemic, speed up the vaccine roll out, and provide financial help to individuals.