Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns

Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.

US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval

The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.

US budget deficit up 25.1% in first 2 months of budget year

The Treasury reported that with two months gone in the budget year, the deficit totaled $429.3 billion, up from $343.3 billion last year.

Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19

Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."

Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks

The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.

Finding ways to relax and destress during the pandemic
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Kelly Ryan, founder of Anchor Meditation, joins Mornings on 2 to give advice on meditating and relaxing. That includes breathing advice to lower your heart rate.

More California counties on lockdown as COVID-19 skyrockets

California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.

Oakland teachers protest district's reopening plan

Oakland teachers say the district should not re-open for in-person learning until there is what they call near-zero incidents of coronavirus cases in every Oakland zip code. 

Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?

Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.

Stay-at-home order triggered for Sacramento region, includes Tahoe

California authorities are placing the greater Sacramento region, which includes Lake Tahoe, under the state's most restrictive coronavirus rules because capacity in hospital intensive care units has fallen below 15%. 

Stay-at-home order triggered for Sacramento region, includes Tahoe
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California authorities are placing the greater Sacramento region, which includes Lake Tahoe,�under the state's most restrictive coronavirus rules because capacity in hospital intensive care units has fallen below 15%.�

Danville spike in COVID cases comes as some restaurants defy orders

The Town of Danville is seeing a spike in coronavirus cases, which has raised enough of a concern that the town manager has urged residents to take precautions.

Worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccine set to begin

With the pandemic dragging on with worsening case numbers and ICU capacity stretched thin, there's no time to waste in distributing a COVID-19 vaccine.