AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.

University of California enrollment remains flat amid pandemic

The enrollment update is one of the few bright spots in the current condition of the university's budget, which was presented Thursday to the system's Board of Regents.

Jury duty? No thanks say many, forcing trials to be delayed

People across the country have concerns amid resurgences of the coronavirus, a fact that has derailed plans to resume jury trials in many courthouses for the first time since the pandemic started.

Inequality 'baked into' COVID-19 testing access as cases surge

The lines for free COVID-19 tests stretch for blocks and hours in cities where people feel the dual strain of the coronavirus surge and holiday plans.

Vaccine developments are great news, but more work needs to be done, says expert
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Dr. Julia Schaletzky PhD, the Executive Director of the Center of Emerging and Neglected Diseases at UC Berkeley talked to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about the progress being made on coronavirus treatments and vaccines.

Rep. Barbara Lee: 'we're still negotiating' on another economic relief bill
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Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) talked to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about the latest attempts for another coronavirus economic relief bill, the presidential transition of power, and rumors on California's senate nomination.

Jeremih reportedly out of ICU after battling COVID-19, according to TMZ

Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.

California enacts nighttime curfew as COVID-19 cases spike

The newest restrictions require people to stay home from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. unless they are responding to an emergency, shopping for groceries, picking up takeout or walking their dogs.

Ben Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling COVID-19

Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after saying he became “desperately ill” following his infection with the coronavirus.

East Bay man converts Sprinter van into mobile barber shop

From the risk of COVID-19 infection to the time it takes to book an appointment, a Bay Area man said he was spurred to launch a new type of barber service. 

'Californians have done this before:' California Surgeon General urges caution ahead of holidays
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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is the first person appointed as California's Surgeon General. She spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about the steps Californians are strongly encouraged to take ahead of Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season.

New small business loan program hopes to help California rebuild

Many California businesses are wondering how they will stay afloat with a worsening COVID situation, including restrictions.

Newsom's child quarantined for possible virus exposure

A spokesman says one of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's children may have been exposed to the coronavirus at school and is in quarantine.

Newsom's sweeping COVID orders are controversial, but legal: expert

Gov. Newsom has been accused of exercising too much power during the pandemic, but a law expert says he's acting within legal authority.