Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.
China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
Away from hospital, East Bay nurses volunteer with homeless
Two nurses treating COVID patients at John Muir hospital in Concord also worked with people that are homeless.
Two nurses treating COVID patients at John Muir hospital in Concord also worked with people that are homeless.
New coronavirus variant reaches California
A more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been found in Southern California, Gov. Newsom revealed.
A more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been found in Southern California, Gov. Newsom revealed.
Dr. Drew Pinsky tests positive for COVID-19
One of the most recognizable doctors in the nation and "FOX 11 Special Report" co-host Dr.
One of the most recognizable doctors in the nation and "FOX 11 Special Report" co-host Dr.
New Year's Eve celebrations toned down worldwide
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
High school senior cheers up Danville by hanging smiley faces
In this year of COVID-19, there may not be much to smile about these days. Except maybe in Danville.
In this year of COVID-19, there may not be much to smile about these days. Except maybe in Danville.
Universal hits capacity 10 minutes after opening as crowds pack in
Universal Orlando Resort has hit capacity several times this holiday season before noon.
Universal Orlando Resort has hit capacity several times this holiday season before noon.
Violations issued to Bay Area establishments promoting New Year's Eve parties
A few Bay Area restaurants have found themselves in trouble for attempting to violate the state health order and try to throw New Year’s Eve parties.
A few Bay Area restaurants have found themselves in trouble for attempting to violate the state health order and try to throw New Year’s Eve parties.
Stanford Medicine again accused of bungling vaccination program
Stanford Medical Center finds itself embarrassed and under criticism for administering a COVID-19 vaccine to non-clinical and non-front line staff.
Stanford Medical Center finds itself embarrassed and under criticism for administering a COVID-19 vaccine to non-clinical and non-front line staff.
UK COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California: Gov. Newsom
Health officials confirmed a new coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom has been detected in Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
Health officials confirmed a new coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom has been detected in Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.
Newsom announces $2B incentive plan to reopen in-person learning at elementary schools
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.
California sets new record for COVID deaths
California recorded its highest number of deaths in a single day from COVID-19 on Tuesday. State figures showed that other troubling stats were increasing too, like the number of people hospitalized.
California recorded its highest number of deaths in a single day from COVID-19 on Tuesday. State figures showed that other troubling stats were increasing too, like the number of people hospitalized.
Staff, seniors at Walnut Creek care facility receive COVID vaccine
Two hundred staff members and seniors at a Walnut Creek retirement facility received COVID-19 shots Wednesday.
Two hundred staff members and seniors at a Walnut Creek retirement facility received COVID-19 shots Wednesday.
$2,000 stimulus checks all but dead as McConnell cites 'no realistic path' in Senate to increase
President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate.
President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate.
Treasury: $600 relief checks on the way, while increase to $2,000 stalled
$600 paper checks have been mailed and deposits will continue to roll out over the coming days. But, the increase to $2,000 has been stalled. Candese Charles reports
$600 paper checks have been mailed and deposits will continue to roll out over the coming days. But, the increase to $2,000 has been stalled. Candese Charles reports
'Patients are dying like flies': Nurse in ICU begs the public to stop being careless
A registered nurse in West Covina, California, is pleading with the public to 'stop being careless' as she witnesses an overwhelming amount of patients in her ICU unit.
A registered nurse in West Covina, California, is pleading with the public to 'stop being careless' as she witnesses an overwhelming amount of patients in her ICU unit.
As jail populations creep up to pre-coronavirus levels, activists implore DAs, judges for leniency
Civil rights attorney Kara Janssen said as the jail population continues to climb, the district attorneys and the judges need to comb through cases more carefully and figure out who can be released from custody as they await court hearings. In addition, she said the DAs should be looking at what cases they should actually charging.
Civil rights attorney Kara Janssen said as the jail population continues to climb, the district attorneys and the judges need to comb through cases more carefully and figure out who can be released from custody as they await court hearings. In addition, she said the DAs should be looking at what cases they should actually charging.
Coronavirus surge swamping hospitals prompts indefinite California lockdown
California’s top health official, Dr. Mark Ghaly, announced an extension of the Dec. 6 lockdown restrictions for the county and 22 others in Southern California and the agricultural San Joaquin Valley.
California’s top health official, Dr. Mark Ghaly, announced an extension of the Dec. 6 lockdown restrictions for the county and 22 others in Southern California and the agricultural San Joaquin Valley.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.