COVID up at California religious school; leader slams masks

Shasta County officials say 274 recent cases in the county were tied to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry.

Does the flu shot affect my chances of getting coronavirus?

Flu vaccines protect against seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.

French Police investigate government ministers in COVID-19 probe

PARIS (AP) -- French police searched the homes of the former prime minister, the current and former health ministers and other top officials Thursday in an investigation into the government response to the global coronavirus pandemic. 

Menlo Park restauranteur cries foul over street’s reopening

The City of Menlo Park is reopening part of its main drag, Santa Cruz Avenue, to traffic after closing the street for outdoor dining and shopping. The owner of Roma’s restaurant calls the move unfair and dangerous.

COVID-19 patients moved to nursing home, 12 resident deaths reported

A massive COVID-19 outbreak at a Santa Clara County nursing home has left a dozen dead and infected 75 residents after hospital patients were moved into a separate wing of the Gilroy facility two months ago.

Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money

According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.

Outdoor playgrounds in San Francisco now reopen

The city's more than 180 public playgrounds, which have been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, will have signs reminding families of capacity limits and other guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Chapman University

Chapman University is working to contain a COVID-19 outbreak among students on and off campus, school officials said.

Woman recovers after 31 days on ventilator with COVID-19

Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.

Three Bay Area counties now in the 'orange' statewide coronavirus tier

The health equity metric was designed to make sure that poor neighborhoods do not have a significantly higher positivity rate than other, more affluent areas.

US Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia's wife tests positive for COVID-19

Doctors have confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia's wife, Trish, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.

Oakland Airport to open second COVID-19 testing site, as it becomes travel partner with Hawaii

Oakland International Airport and CityHealth Urgent Care will open a second coronavirus testing facility at the airport as it becomes a certified testing and travel partner with the state of Hawaii.

Stephen Curry interviews Bill Gates in launch of new 'State of Inspiration' video series

Stephen Curry sat down with billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates as part of a new series of interviews in which the Warriors star tackles pressing issues currently facing the country.  

California offers tricks for keeping Halloween safe during COVID

The CDC says spreading Covid is a possibility with many traditional Halloween activities – so as with everything this year – this holiday will look different.