Santa Rosa Junior College expands on-campus classes for spring

On-campus course offerings at Santa Rosa Junior College will expand to 98 for the spring session, an increase of 29 from what was offered in the fall. 

Midpeninsula open space honored for service during pandemic

The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has received a medal from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for exemplary service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

US reaches grim milestone after COVID-19 cases top 19 million

The U.S. has now topped 19 million coronavirus cases since the pandemic began, data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows.

Businesses eagerly wait for help as COVID relief remains in limbo

With the economic stimulus package not yet signed, people are desperately waiting for economic relief and the government is on the verge of shutting down.

Europe comes together to receive COVID-19 vaccine

Doctors, nurses and the elderly rolled up their sleeves across the European Union to receive the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine Sunday.

AstraZeneca believes vaccine will work against COVID-19 variant

The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.

Retail experts: E-commerce to face hit from holiday refunds

Retail experts say shoppers are expected to return twice as many items they did during last year's holiday period, a hit to companies who depended on e-commerce during the pandemic.

Unemployment benefits in limbo as Biden calls on Trump to sign COVID relief bill

Two federal programs helping more than 12 million unemployed Americans were set to expire Saturday as President Trump refuses to sign a COVID relief and spending bill. 

State officials warn Bay Area's stay-at-home order likely to be extended

Stay-at-home orders currently in effect in the Bay Area and three other California regions likely will remain in place past the minimum three-week duration.

US meat plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat

U.S. meat factories have been cranking out goods during much of the pandemic at nearly normal rates. But the rapid surge in coronavirus cases could change that.