California's health order falling on many deaf ears

In the Southern California oceanside city of Manhattan Beach, one arm of government is urging residents to stay home except for essential needs while another is encouraging them to get out and shop and even providing places where they can sit down to relax, eat takeout and watch the sunset on the Pacific.

Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19

The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.

Sonoma County joins Bay Area stay-at-home order

Sonoma County is joining Bay Area jurisdictions that pre-emptively adopted stay-at-home orders.

Decorations brighten spirits in San Francisco during difficult times

The lighting of the Menorah took place at Union Square Thursday evening for the start of Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival.

Lake Tahoe travelers seeing cancellations after region bans visitors

Current hotel and Airbnb occupants can complete their stays. But those who have reservations for the upcoming holidays are being sent cancellation notices.

CA Notify, exposure warning app, goes live across California

The CA Notify program which alerts smartphone users of possible COVID exposures is now available throughout the state.

San Francisco rent plunges 35% as tech giants flee area

Apartment rents continue to drop in San Francisco as the pandemic and remote work question the desire for high-priced living.

Unemployed Americans losing benefits on Dec. 26 face bleak holiday season

Unemployed people interviewed by KTVU expressed disappointment with the lack of enduring economic support during a pandemic, and lamented the loss of a comfortable and joyous holiday season. 

CDC predicts up to 362K American COVID-19 deaths by beginning of January

According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. recorded 3,124 deaths Wednesday, the highest one-day total yet and more than the 2,500 Americans who died on D-Day in World War II.

SF Ballet's Nutcracker will have to go virtual this year

With live theatres closed for several months, some of the Bay Area’s favorite holiday performances have gone virtual this year because the show must go on, even in a pandemic.

Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic

Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation issued Thursday by its expert advisers.

Next steps to distribute the coronavirus vaccine
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KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with former FEMA Coordinator Mark Neveau about the complex process involved in distributing doses of the coronavirus vaccine.