Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
Santa Clara County offering appointment-based coronavirus testing
Testing will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be free. Doctor's notes and health insurance are also not required.
Testing will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be free. Doctor's notes and health insurance are also not required.
Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.
California counties won't be added to coronavirus watchlist until tech glitches resolved
The incomplete data in the nation’s most populous state has hampered public health officials’ ability to follow up with those who test positive and contact people who have been around them to limit the spread.
The incomplete data in the nation’s most populous state has hampered public health officials’ ability to follow up with those who test positive and contact people who have been around them to limit the spread.
Solano County issues COVID-19 guidance defying CDC's guidance
Solano County has issued guidance for employees with COVID-19 that is not aligned with the CDC guidance.
Solano County has issued guidance for employees with COVID-19 that is not aligned with the CDC guidance.
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Some business owners say Palo Alto’s street closures are unfair
The City of Palo Alto has plans to close another downtown street for outdoor dining and retail. However, not all businesses think closing streets to traffic is a win. Some business owners said it’s economically unfair.
The City of Palo Alto has plans to close another downtown street for outdoor dining and retail. However, not all businesses think closing streets to traffic is a win. Some business owners said it’s economically unfair.
Coronavirus developments and numbers from around the Bay Area: August 5
Statewide, there are 524,722 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 9,703 deaths. That's up from 519,427 cases and 9,501 deaths on Tuesday.
Statewide, there are 524,722 confirmed coronavirus cases, and 9,703 deaths. That's up from 519,427 cases and 9,501 deaths on Tuesday.
One million more California students will be connected to internet and receive computers
At least 100,000 devices can be ready to arrive through the back-to-school time frame, according to Apple and T-Mobile. The companies expect to be able to fulfill school district demand through the end of this year.
At least 100,000 devices can be ready to arrive through the back-to-school time frame, according to Apple and T-Mobile. The companies expect to be able to fulfill school district demand through the end of this year.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Bay Area transit agencies in danger of failing without funding from Congress
Public transportation agencies around the Bay Area, along with their counterparts across the country say they have been devastated economically by COVID-19.
Public transportation agencies around the Bay Area, along with their counterparts across the country say they have been devastated economically by COVID-19.
CDC warns 2020 could be peak year for polio-like virus that is affecting mostly children
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Meth lab found at San Francisco hotel room used as city COVID-19 shelter
Police arrested two adults accused of operating a low level meth lab at a San Francisco hotel designated as a safe shelter for people on quarantine, at risk for COVID-19, or without housing.
Police arrested two adults accused of operating a low level meth lab at a San Francisco hotel designated as a safe shelter for people on quarantine, at risk for COVID-19, or without housing.
Santa Clara County health officer 'anxious' about incomplete COVID-19 data
CalREDIE, also known as California Reportable Disease Information Exchange, is used by state and local health departments to tally up coronavirus test results, but recent data from the registry system may be flawed.
CalREDIE, also known as California Reportable Disease Information Exchange, is used by state and local health departments to tally up coronavirus test results, but recent data from the registry system may be flawed.
San Mateo County authorizes fines for COVID-19 mask violations
San Mateo County has authorized fines for individuals and businesses that violate COVID-19 rules, such as not wearing a mask in certain area.
San Mateo County has authorized fines for individuals and businesses that violate COVID-19 rules, such as not wearing a mask in certain area.
Full briefing: Santa Clara Co. health officer Dr. Sara Cody gives update on virus
Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody on Wednesday provided an update on the virus in the county.
Santa Clara County Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody on Wednesday provided an update on the virus in the county.
Health care workers take part in National Day of Action
Nurses, respiratory therapists, lab workers and other health care workers in the Bay Area are taking part in a National Day of Action organized by their unions, to protest what they say is a lack of government action to protect people against Covid-19.
Nurses, respiratory therapists, lab workers and other health care workers in the Bay Area are taking part in a National Day of Action organized by their unions, to protest what they say is a lack of government action to protect people against Covid-19.