Gyms, indoor restaurants, movie theaters can open in Contra Costa County
Elementary and secondary schools can reopen for in-person instruction on Oct. 13 if the county remains the red tier for two more weeks. Currently, elementary schools can apply for a waiver from the health officer to reopen.
Elementary and secondary schools can reopen for in-person instruction on Oct. 13 if the county remains the red tier for two more weeks. Currently, elementary schools can apply for a waiver from the health officer to reopen.
Spare the Air extended through Friday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District, BAAQMD, has extended its ongoing Spare the Air alerts through Friday as the wildfires in Napa and Sonoma counties continued to rage.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District, BAAQMD, has extended its ongoing Spare the Air alerts through Friday as the wildfires in Napa and Sonoma counties continued to rage.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
Playgrounds to reopen under health guidelines
Outdoor playgrounds are allowed to reopen to the public following certain guidelines for local officials and visitors, Gov.
Outdoor playgrounds are allowed to reopen to the public following certain guidelines for local officials and visitors, Gov.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
65 people incarcerated in California prisons have now died of coronavirus
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Worldwide grief: Death toll from coronavirus tops 1 million
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders' resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders' resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
Worldwide death toll from COVID-19 eclipses 1 million
The bleak milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, is greater than the population of Jerusalem or Austin, Texas.
The bleak milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, is greater than the population of Jerusalem or Austin, Texas.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Study: Fewer than 10% of Americans have developed COVID-19 antibodies
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
Election 2020: How to protect yourself at the polls amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?
Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?
US to ship millions of tests in push to reopen K-12 schools
President Donald Trump planned to announce Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urging governors to use them to reopen schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
President Donald Trump planned to announce Monday that the federal government will begin distributing millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week and urging governors to use them to reopen schools for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Grocery stores, food producers beef up inventory for potential second wave of COVID-19, holiday shopping rush
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Mom wants airlines to reexamine mask policies after getting kicked off flight
American Airlines said that they are investigating the incident and that they follow CDC guidelines.
American Airlines said that they are investigating the incident and that they follow CDC guidelines.
CDC's Thanksgiving guidelines say gatherings should be small, parades considered high-risk
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds
A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.
A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.
Nearly 1M who died of COVID-19 globally also bring world closer to finding treatment
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
The nearly 1 million people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 also have given the world a gift: a better understanding of how to treat the disease.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Hayward extends moratorium on commercial evictions
On Tuesday, the moratorium was extended four months, to Jan. 31, after a broader moratorium was set to expire Sept. 30.
On Tuesday, the moratorium was extended four months, to Jan. 31, after a broader moratorium was set to expire Sept. 30.
Police clash with thousands as demonstrators protest against COVID-19 restrictions in UK
London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.
London police clashed with demonstrators as they broke up a protest in Trafalgar Square against COVID-19 restrictions amid rising tensions over increased limits on everyday life as the government tries to stem a sharp rise in infections.