Mom makes 'hug time' device so her kids can give Nana a hug

A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.

Newsom: 'Wildfire Safety Division' will oversee utilities

Eventually, this division will become an independent entity and will oversee the state's three investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, which is still in bankruptcy.  

California school districts exploring staggered classes, hybrid learning for upcoming school year

In a virtual news conference, State Superintendent of Public Education Tony Thurmond on Wednesday gave an update on the likelihood of whether California's 6. 2 million students would be able to return to the classroom.

California farmers fear COVID-19 fallout could last months, cause more food waste

Farmers in California report food is increasingly going to waste amid the coronavirus pandemic. They are bracing for major financial losses because of slowing production and purchases among restaurants, schools and businesses.

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California Air National Guard flyover in show of solidarity for health care workers, first responders during pandemic

Dispute over reopening Tesla Fremont factory may be over

The Alameda County Public Health Department announced on Twitter late Tuesday that the Fremont plant will be able to go beyond basic operations this week and start making vehicles Monday — as long as it delivers on worker safety precautions that it agreed to.

Dr. Fauci urges caution on schools reopening

Part of the focus of Tuesday's Senate committee hearing centered on how and when to re-open schools and colleges. 

Hometown heroes: Salute to healthcare workers in Novato

First responders from Novato's police and fire departments, gathered outside the front entrance of Sutter Novato Community Hospital at 6:30 a.m. to cheer and applaud front-line health care workers.

7 California counties get OK to more quickly reopen

El Dorado, Butte, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Amador and Shasta counties have had no or few virus deaths were the first to win state permission to reopen their economies more quickly.

Broadway actor Nick Cordero wakes up from coma

Broadway star Nick Cordero has woken up from a medically-induced coma, according to his wife. 

Oakland passes emergency sick leave during coronavirus pandemic

The legislation would apply to employees who are isolated or quarantined because of a public health order, told to self-quarantine, have symptoms of coronavirus or because of underlying health conditions.

Study says smoking can double your chances of severe COVID-19 outcomes

Researchers at UCSF published a study Tuesday indicating people with a history of smoking have nearly double the risk of having severe COVID-19 outcomes if they become infected with the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

What will dining-in eventually look like in Sonoma County?

Restaurants that have been surviving on take-out business are learning what is required to re-open their dining rooms. 

Twitter announces option for employees to work from home forever

Some Twitter employees may never have to return to the office. The company is giving its more than 5,000 employees the option to work from home forever.