Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
School districts consider reopening classrooms in coming school year
School districts in Palo Alto and Vallejo are considering whether to reopen their buildings to students in the coming school year.
School districts in Palo Alto and Vallejo are considering whether to reopen their buildings to students in the coming school year.
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get ill
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
7-Eleven Day canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic, but chain still giving out free July Slurpees
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
The nationwide chain said that it would be donating a million meals to Feeding America instead on July 11.
Contra Costa County hair salons, barbershops may reopen June 17
Contra Costa County barbershops and salons may reopen June 17.
Contra Costa County barbershops and salons may reopen June 17.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
Researchers: Face masks major determinant to reducing COVID-19 spread
Health experts are emphasizing the critical importance of wearing masks as state and local governments continue to ease restrictions put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Health experts are emphasizing the critical importance of wearing masks as state and local governments continue to ease restrictions put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.
US COVID-19 deaths now projected to surpass 200K by October 1, according to University of Washington
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Study finds that flushing could release virus-laden ‘toilet plumes’ into the air
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
17 California inmates have now died of what appears to be COVID-19
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
African nations seek scrutiny of US, others over systemic racism
African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.'s top human rights body that singles out the U.S.
African nations have prepared a draft resolution at the U.N.'s top human rights body that singles out the U.S.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
Shopping indoors once again allowed in San Francisco
San Francisco entered the next phase of reopening from the coronavirus pandemic by allowing indoor shopping.
San Francisco entered the next phase of reopening from the coronavirus pandemic by allowing indoor shopping.
COVID-19 level stabilizes in California, but Latinos and Blacks face concerns
Authorities say COVID-19 infections in California are stable, but Latinos and African Americans experience more negative effects from the outbreak.
Authorities say COVID-19 infections in California are stable, but Latinos and African Americans experience more negative effects from the outbreak.
American Red Cross now testing blood donors for COVID-19 antibodies
The American Red Cross now tests all donors for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in their blood.
The American Red Cross now tests all donors for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in their blood.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Coronavirus 'positivity rate' in California has declined, even with protests
To date, California has more than 2.8 million tests performed, more than 151,000 positive cases and more than 5,000 deaths.
To date, California has more than 2.8 million tests performed, more than 151,000 positive cases and more than 5,000 deaths.