Stressed freshmen missing quintessential college experience
In these hardly normal times, when the quintessential college experience exists only in catalogs, freshmen are being challenged like never before.
In these hardly normal times, when the quintessential college experience exists only in catalogs, freshmen are being challenged like never before.
Polish president tests positive for COVID-19
WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland's President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for coronavirus, his spokesman said on Saturday.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland's President Andrzej Duda has tested positive for coronavirus, his spokesman said on Saturday.
Alameda County eases into indoor dining with 25% capacity
Under California guidelines, the orange tier actually allows for 50% of indoor capacity, but Alameda County health officials say they want to take a more measured approach with 25%.
Under California guidelines, the orange tier actually allows for 50% of indoor capacity, but Alameda County health officials say they want to take a more measured approach with 25%.
Riddled by fraud, EDD freezes unemployment recipients' debit cards
At least 350,000 recipients of Employment Development Department (EDD) unemployment payment debit cards have had their cards frozen.
At least 350,000 recipients of Employment Development Department (EDD) unemployment payment debit cards have had their cards frozen.
Arnold Schwarzenegger feels ‘fantastic’ after heart surgery
The former California governor took to Twitter Friday afternoon to make the announcement, saying he had an aortic valve replaced at the Cleveland Clinic.
The former California governor took to Twitter Friday afternoon to make the announcement, saying he had an aortic valve replaced at the Cleveland Clinic.
FDA allows AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial to resume in US
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate from AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford will resume in the U.S., according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
The importance of getting a flu shot
Dr. Juliet Stoltey with the San Francisco Department of Public Health explains the importance of getting a flu shot amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Juliet Stoltey with the San Francisco Department of Public Health explains the importance of getting a flu shot amid the coronavirus pandemic.
California unemployment claims drop, backlog and fraud persists
State data provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD) has unemployment claims for last week down to just 158,877 – a six-month low.
State data provided by the Employment Development Department (EDD) has unemployment claims for last week down to just 158,877 – a six-month low.
Bowling, places of worship, movie theaters reopening in Alameda County
The list includes family entertainment centers like bowling alleys, dining, worship services and movie theaters, which can now all open indoors at up to 25 percent capacity.
The list includes family entertainment centers like bowling alleys, dining, worship services and movie theaters, which can now all open indoors at up to 25 percent capacity.
Federal assistance ending for local food banks
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says they're facing a "food cliff": a huge drop in resources.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley says they're facing a "food cliff": a huge drop in resources.
San Francisco Mayor pushes to reopen schools
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
Raiders place 5 more players on COVID-19 list
Johnathan Abram, Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson were all placed on the list because of high-risk contact with right tackle Trent Brown, who was placed on the COVID-19 list Wednesday following a positive test for the virus.
Johnathan Abram, Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson were all placed on the list because of high-risk contact with right tackle Trent Brown, who was placed on the COVID-19 list Wednesday following a positive test for the virus.
Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap Inc. exiting malls, to shutter 350 stores by 2024
The San Francisco-based retailer, which was for decades a fixture at shopping malls around the country, said Thursday that it will be closing 220 of its namesake Gap stores.
The San Francisco-based retailer, which was for decades a fixture at shopping malls around the country, said Thursday that it will be closing 220 of its namesake Gap stores.
FDA approves Gilead's Remdesivir as COVID-19 treatment
The drug was granted an emergency use authorization by the FDA in May. It is given to patients through an IV, and in some cases, also a steroid.
The drug was granted an emergency use authorization by the FDA in May. It is given to patients through an IV, and in some cases, also a steroid.
Target letting shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
The measure comes as part of a new slate of safety protocols Target has added to its stores as the holiday season kicks off. The added precautions come in addition to the dozens of measures Target began rolling out in March when the pandemic started.
The measure comes as part of a new slate of safety protocols Target has added to its stores as the holiday season kicks off. The added precautions come in addition to the dozens of measures Target began rolling out in March when the pandemic started.
CDC redefines COVID-19 close contact, adds brief encounters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously said close contact consisted of being within six feet of an infectious person for 15 minutes straight.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously said close contact consisted of being within six feet of an infectious person for 15 minutes straight.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Southwest Airlines will stop blocking middle seats in December
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Middle seats will once again be filled on flights beginning a week after Thanksgiving, and just ahead of the rest of the travel season, Southwest Airlines confirmed.
Gym owner fined $1,000 for keeping his doors open as Sonoma County remains in purple tier
On Tuesday, a county staffer entered Kovac's 16,000-square-foot facility on Highway 12 and wrote Kovacs a citation for violating the public health prohibition on exercising inside.
On Tuesday, a county staffer entered Kovac's 16,000-square-foot facility on Highway 12 and wrote Kovacs a citation for violating the public health prohibition on exercising inside.