Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
New at-home rapid COVID test manufactured in Emeryville
The new home administered rapid COVID-19 test is manufactured in Emeryville and could be a game changer.
The new home administered rapid COVID-19 test is manufactured in Emeryville and could be a game changer.
Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through March 2021
Delta will continue to provide more space for customers as the only U.S. airline blocking middle seats for flights departing now through March 30, 2021.
Delta will continue to provide more space for customers as the only U.S. airline blocking middle seats for flights departing now through March 30, 2021.
49ers claim McKinley off waivers, place Kinlaw on COVID list
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead went on the list earlier this week after a positive test and the team was conducting contact tracing to determine if anyone else needed to go on it as well.
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead went on the list earlier this week after a positive test and the team was conducting contact tracing to determine if anyone else needed to go on it as well.
Purple tier doesn't mean panic buy: Consumer experts weigh in on empty shelves
In the last week or so, a lot of stuff that sold out when the pandemic shelter-in-place began, is selling out again resulting in some empty shelves and restricted buying quotas.
In the last week or so, a lot of stuff that sold out when the pandemic shelter-in-place began, is selling out again resulting in some empty shelves and restricted buying quotas.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
COVID-19 deaths in US surpass 250,000 as states add new restrictions
More than 250,000 deaths in the United States are now blamed on COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
More than 250,000 deaths in the United States are now blamed on COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins University.
In one California city, some resist state's new coronavirus restrictions
But in Yuba City, there was little evidence things had changed, a sign of the challenge facing state officials as they try to bring back restrictions from the spring on a population less willing to accept them.
But in Yuba City, there was little evidence things had changed, a sign of the challenge facing state officials as they try to bring back restrictions from the spring on a population less willing to accept them.
Top brass at California medical group joined Newsom at French Laundry birthday dinner
Dustin Corcoran, the organization’s chief executive officer and Janus Norman, a senior vice president, were among a dozen people at the dinner at an upscale wine country restaurant, CMA spokesman Anthony York said Tuesday.
Dustin Corcoran, the organization’s chief executive officer and Janus Norman, a senior vice president, were among a dozen people at the dinner at an upscale wine country restaurant, CMA spokesman Anthony York said Tuesday.
What's open, what's not, now that Alameda County is back in purple tier
As of midnight, restaurants, gyms, houses of worship are now only allowed to operate outdoors.
As of midnight, restaurants, gyms, houses of worship are now only allowed to operate outdoors.
Pfizer to seek clearance soon; new data shows its COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Wet weather and outdoor dining don't mix; rain coincides with stricter virus rules
"These days you have to check the weather just about every hour to see what's going on," said General Manager Nikolai Nostrova.
"These days you have to check the weather just about every hour to see what's going on," said General Manager Nikolai Nostrova.
FDA authorizes 1st rapid COVID-19 test that gives results at home
U.S. regulators are allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be done entirely at home.
U.S. regulators are allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be done entirely at home.
California AG fights back on request to release hundreds of incarcerated people from San Quentin
Xavier Becerra argued that roughly 1,000 people inside San Quentin could easily be transferred to any one of the other 29 male prison facilities in the state, which would mean 36 inmate transfers per prison.
Xavier Becerra argued that roughly 1,000 people inside San Quentin could easily be transferred to any one of the other 29 male prison facilities in the state, which would mean 36 inmate transfers per prison.
FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
School districts pause reopening plans as California pumps brakes
Some school districts are having to pause plans after the majority of California's counties moved to the state's most-restrictive tier of the state's reopening plan.
Some school districts are having to pause plans after the majority of California's counties moved to the state's most-restrictive tier of the state's reopening plan.
California lawmakers criticized for travelling to Maui for in-person conference
As many as six California lawmakers could face criticism when they return home after travelling to Maui for an in-person conference during the pandemic.
As many as six California lawmakers could face criticism when they return home after travelling to Maui for an in-person conference during the pandemic.
Contra Costa County encourages 'Testing Before Turkey' amid rising coronavirus cases
Health officials assured residents that results will be received in 1-3 days.
Health officials assured residents that results will be received in 1-3 days.
San Francisco grocery store allows holiday shoppers to make reservations
While trips to the grocery store are still very much a part of life during the pandemic, many people prefer getting groceries dropped off at their homes or curbside pickup.
While trips to the grocery store are still very much a part of life during the pandemic, many people prefer getting groceries dropped off at their homes or curbside pickup.
Surge in COVID-19 cases lead to increased demand at Bay Area testing locations
As the number of COVID-19 cases spiked across the Bay Area, it’s no surprise that testing locations around the region were seeing an uptick in demand for testing services.
As the number of COVID-19 cases spiked across the Bay Area, it’s no surprise that testing locations around the region were seeing an uptick in demand for testing services.



















