Healthcare workers in Castro Valley launch one-day strike

The union representing about 140 respiratory therapists, lab technicians and imaging technicians said workers authorized the strike after negotiations between the union and Sutter Health broke down last month. Both sides had been negotiating for ten months.

Face masks make it difficult for deaf people to communicate

Jackie Collins said she now asks people to type their responses on her phone, and she disinfects her screen once the exchange is over.

San Jose church continues to ignore county health orders

The service comes just days after pastor Mike McClure was found in contempt of court for continuing the services and not following social distancing mandates.

Some flocking to San Mateo County where virus shutdown orders not in effect

Visitors are bringing in money, but they could also be bringing in the virus, which is why one county official is urging outsiders to stay closer to home.

Trump says he's nixing plan for early coronavirus vaccine at White House

President Donald Trump says he's reversing an administration directive to vaccinate top government officials against COVID-19 while public distribution of the shot is limited to front-line health workers and people in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.

White House, other top officials to get early vaccine access

Senior U.S. government officials, including some White House officials who work in close proximity to the President will be offered coronavirus vaccines as soon as this week.

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

The first of many freezer-packed COVID-19 vaccine vials made their way to distribution sites across the United States on Sunday.

New Caltrain schedule aimed at helping essential workers starts Monday

Caltrain is implementing a new schedule starting Monday aimed at improving service for essential workers and others dependent on public transit.

California attorney general tells strip clubs to follow stay-at-home order

California's attorney general has told the owners of two San Diego strip clubs to follow orders because he said they are violating the state's new stay-at-home policy.