Western states form scientific panel to review coronavirus vaccine
The Western states vaccine review team comes after President Donald Trump, who has since recovered from coronavirus, promised a vaccine by the end of the year.
The Western states vaccine review team comes after President Donald Trump, who has since recovered from coronavirus, promised a vaccine by the end of the year.
Inspector says lax COVID-19 enforcement increased virus risk at California prisons
More than 15,500 inmates have been infected, and 76 died as outbreaks ballooned in several of the state’s prisons, including San Quentin, home to the state’s death row. More than 4,200 employees were sickened and 10 have died statewide.
More than 15,500 inmates have been infected, and 76 died as outbreaks ballooned in several of the state’s prisons, including San Quentin, home to the state’s death row. More than 4,200 employees were sickened and 10 have died statewide.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
San Francisco to provide $2.5M in relief for shuttered nightlife venues
As San Francisco's indoor bars and nightclubs remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor London Breed on Monday announced the city will provide $2.5 million for the city's entertainment and nightlife industry.
As San Francisco's indoor bars and nightclubs remain closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor London Breed on Monday announced the city will provide $2.5 million for the city's entertainment and nightlife industry.
High school student in Gilroy tests positive for COVID-19 after attending house party
A spokesperson for Gilroy Unified School District said several students attended a party the weekend of Oct. 17 and one of them has since tested positive for the virus.
A spokesperson for Gilroy Unified School District said several students attended a party the weekend of Oct. 17 and one of them has since tested positive for the virus.
San Francisco resolution to address those coming up short on rent
San Francisco city leaders are now reviewing the first comprehensive study showing the city's renters are coming up as much as $32 million a month short.
San Francisco city leaders are now reviewing the first comprehensive study showing the city's renters are coming up as much as $32 million a month short.
El Paso imposes curfew as virus cases overwhelm hospitals
Residents in the Texas border city of El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks as a spike in coronavirus cases overwhelms hospitals, prompting the state to dedicate part of the city's civic center as a makeshift care center for the ill.
Residents in the Texas border city of El Paso have been urged to stay home for two weeks as a spike in coronavirus cases overwhelms hospitals, prompting the state to dedicate part of the city's civic center as a makeshift care center for the ill.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
East Bay teachers issue list of demands before reopening schools to avoid 'yo-yo' effect
The list includes frequent testing, proper ventilation and an online dashboard of cases.
The list includes frequent testing, proper ventilation and an online dashboard of cases.
California restaurants seek booze, health fee refund due to coronavirus closures
California’s financially battered restaurants filed government claims Monday to recover more than $100 million in fees for liquor and health permits and tourism charges that they say were assessed even though their businesses were shuttered or only partially operating under long-running coronavirus orders.
California’s financially battered restaurants filed government claims Monday to recover more than $100 million in fees for liquor and health permits and tourism charges that they say were assessed even though their businesses were shuttered or only partially operating under long-running coronavirus orders.
Standoff in Washington imperils jobless and small businesses
With winter looming and confirmed viral cases rising, Bob Szuter’s craft brewery and restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, could use another government lifeline to help survive until spring.
With winter looming and confirmed viral cases rising, Bob Szuter’s craft brewery and restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, could use another government lifeline to help survive until spring.
Delta bans hundreds of passengers for refusing to wear masks
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Boy gifts officers candy with toy police cars on top to show appreciation
A little boy from Phoenix gifted officers with the Phoenix Police Department some sweet treats adorned with police cruisers on top.
A little boy from Phoenix gifted officers with the Phoenix Police Department some sweet treats adorned with police cruisers on top.
Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work
Campaigning is not an official duty that might fall under the guidelines meant to ensure that police, first responders and key transportation and food workers can still perform jobs that cannot be done remotely.
Campaigning is not an official duty that might fall under the guidelines meant to ensure that police, first responders and key transportation and food workers can still perform jobs that cannot be done remotely.
Pence's top aide tests positive for coronavirus
Pence spokesman Devin O’Malley says Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, both tested negative for the virus on Saturday and remain in good health.
Pence spokesman Devin O’Malley says Pence and his wife, Karen Pence, both tested negative for the virus on Saturday and remain in good health.
Raiders activate 4 starting linemen from COVID-19 list
The four linemen all tested negative every day since their last contact and will be eligible to play Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if they pass one more test before the game.
The four linemen all tested negative every day since their last contact and will be eligible to play Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if they pass one more test before the game.
Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
Surging coronavirus colors White House race in closing days
Biden, with some help from rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, was courting voters in hotly contested pockets of Pennsylvania that could prove key to deciding the outcome of the race in the state.
Biden, with some help from rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, was courting voters in hotly contested pockets of Pennsylvania that could prove key to deciding the outcome of the race in the state.