$300 weekly unemployment benefit extended for two more weeks
The EDD announced that those who qualify for the additional $300 weekly unemployment benefit, initially presented as a 3-week benefit, will get payments for 2 additional weeks.
The EDD announced that those who qualify for the additional $300 weekly unemployment benefit, initially presented as a 3-week benefit, will get payments for 2 additional weeks.
San Francisco allows indoor gyms, barbershops, nail salons on Monday with limits
Word broke Thursday that San Francisco health officials were allowing gyms, barbershops, hair and nail salons as well as massage services to operate indoors, but with limits starting Monday, September 14.
Word broke Thursday that San Francisco health officials were allowing gyms, barbershops, hair and nail salons as well as massage services to operate indoors, but with limits starting Monday, September 14.
Trick-or-treating will look 'very different' this year in California, health official says
The arrival of fall signals the start of holiday celebrations and many of them tend to draw people together. But with the coronavirus pandemic sticking around, people will have to change the way they celebrate.
The arrival of fall signals the start of holiday celebrations and many of them tend to draw people together. But with the coronavirus pandemic sticking around, people will have to change the way they celebrate.
CDC: People with COVID-19 twice as likely to have eaten out at a restaurant before getting sick
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
People who tested positive for COVID-19 were twice as likely to report eating or drinking at a bar or restaurant in the past two weeks, according to the CDC.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Money for $300 unemployment boost to run out after 6 weeks
The agency said the fund was enough to cover six weeks of additional jobless aid starting Aug. 1, so unemployed workers won’t receive any more after this week.
The agency said the fund was enough to cover six weeks of additional jobless aid starting Aug. 1, so unemployed workers won’t receive any more after this week.
High school student arrested for attending in-person classes on remote learning day
The teen's mom said her son was protesting coronavirus regulations in place at his high school when he showed up to campus on his remote learning day.
The teen's mom said her son was protesting coronavirus regulations in place at his high school when he showed up to campus on his remote learning day.
Family files claim against California prison system after man dies of COVID-19 at San Quentin
The claim was brought by the children and mother of Daniel Ruiz, 61, one of at least 27 prisoners and staff who have died from COVID-19 at San Quentin. The family alleges that Ruiz was wrongfully and unconstitutionally killed.
The claim was brought by the children and mother of Daniel Ruiz, 61, one of at least 27 prisoners and staff who have died from COVID-19 at San Quentin. The family alleges that Ruiz was wrongfully and unconstitutionally killed.
California's rate of coronavirus infections continue to drop
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
Statewide, California’s infection rate has dropped steadily for weeks and now sits at 3.8% for the last seven days. Hospitalizations total about 3,100, the lowest since mid-June and down 24% in two weeks.
US to stop enhanced COVID-19 screenings for arriving international travelers, CDC confirms
This “new approach,” which begins Monday, will no longer require international flights from China, Iran, the Schengen region of Europe, the U.K., Ireland or Brazil to be routed to one of 15 airports, the CDC confirmed.
This “new approach,” which begins Monday, will no longer require international flights from China, Iran, the Schengen region of Europe, the U.K., Ireland or Brazil to be routed to one of 15 airports, the CDC confirmed.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
Bacteria advisories issued for two Monterey County beaches
Carmel Beach at Ocean Avenue in Carmel showed high indicator bacteria in samples taken Tuesday.
Carmel Beach at Ocean Avenue in Carmel showed high indicator bacteria in samples taken Tuesday.
Newsom aims to help small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
A total of 44% of businesses in California are feeling like they may soon be forced to close. "That's a jaw-dropping percentage," Newsom said.
A total of 44% of businesses in California are feeling like they may soon be forced to close. "That's a jaw-dropping percentage," Newsom said.
'I am actually done in San Francisco:' Hair salon visited by Nancy Pelosi shuts down
Erica Kious told Tucker Carlson that she's received an overwhelming amount of negative comments about going public with the footage, adding that she's closing down because she no longer feels like she can safely operate her business.
Erica Kious told Tucker Carlson that she's received an overwhelming amount of negative comments about going public with the footage, adding that she's closing down because she no longer feels like she can safely operate her business.
EDD investigating fraud linked to pandemic unemployment money
California has distributed $77 billion in unemployment benefits and 12 million claims have been filed since March, which is more than any other state, indicating potential identity theft and fraud surrounding the state's Employment Development Dept.
California has distributed $77 billion in unemployment benefits and 12 million claims have been filed since March, which is more than any other state, indicating potential identity theft and fraud surrounding the state's Employment Development Dept.
What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people for corporate, tech roles
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Bob Woodward says Trump told him of COVID-19: ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump seemed to understand the severity of the coronavirus threat even as he was telling the nation that the virus was no worse than the seasonal flu and insisting that the U.S. government had it totally under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.