California EDD recipients may see reduction in benefits

On Thursday, the department sent a letter that said nearly 110,000 jobless Californians could see their benefits reduced in the coming days. 

Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021

Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.

Court hearing set for March as SF moves forward with suit to reopen public schools

The district initially planned to reopen schools in phases starting in January, but those plans were put on hold after the district failed to reach a deal with labor unions over safety measures for staff in time.

Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants

Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.

CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask

According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.

Outdoor exercise banned in UC Berkeley COVID-19 lockdown

A surge of COVID-19 cases at UC Berkeley has prompted school officials to extend a lockdown on about 2,000 students living in residence halls and ban them from outdoor exercise.

Judge declines new arrest warrant for Kyle Rittenhouse

Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder also rejected prosecutors’ request for a $200,000 bail increase for Kyle Rittenhouse, who came to Kenosha in August as hundreds were protesting the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man.

Peninsula nonprofit dedicated to helping families is now in dire need

A nonprofit on the Peninsula that helps the working poor, is itself experiencing tough financial times during the coronavirus pandemic.

New surveillance video from Capitol Riot shows moments building was stormed

House impeachment managers have shown never before released security video from inside U.S. Capitol showing Jan. 6th rioters breaking into the building.

Woman who sprayed Gorilla Glue on hair to meet with surgeon for free removal procedure

Tessica Brown, the Louisiana woman who was forced to seek medical treatment after using Gorilla Glue to style her hair, says she’s heading off to see a surgeon for help removing the product.

World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116

A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.