Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
California imposes curfew as virus cases surge
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the majority of the state’s 58 counties, including much of the Bay Area, reverted back to the state’s most restrictive tier status. Those counties represent 94% of the state's population.
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the majority of the state’s 58 counties, including much of the Bay Area, reverted back to the state’s most restrictive tier status. Those counties represent 94% of the state's population.
People still traveling for holidays despite COVID-19 spike
Oakland is expecting about 100,000 travelers during Thanksgiving week. That's up from an average of about 90,000 passengers a week last month.
Oakland is expecting about 100,000 travelers during Thanksgiving week. That's up from an average of about 90,000 passengers a week last month.
1st female CHP commissioner says she's 'humbled'
Amanda Ray was sworn in by Gov. Gavin Newsom as the first female commissioner of the California Highway Patrol.
Amanda Ray was sworn in by Gov. Gavin Newsom as the first female commissioner of the California Highway Patrol.
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
City officials fight to stop San Francisco from moving homeless out of hotels
Supervisors Matt Haney, Shamann Walton, and Dean Preston announced new legislation to keep 2,300 hotel rooms, which currently serve as safe spaces for some unhoused residents, open as the city works to solidify permanent housing solutions.
Supervisors Matt Haney, Shamann Walton, and Dean Preston announced new legislation to keep 2,300 hotel rooms, which currently serve as safe spaces for some unhoused residents, open as the city works to solidify permanent housing solutions.
Hair dye runs down Rudy Giuliani's face during news conference
Streaks of sweat and what appeared to be hair dye ran down the sides of Rudy Giuliani's face during a Thursday afternoon news conference that included claims of a stolen election and debunked conspiracy theories.
Streaks of sweat and what appeared to be hair dye ran down the sides of Rudy Giuliani's face during a Thursday afternoon news conference that included claims of a stolen election and debunked conspiracy theories.
Warriors' Klay Thompson expected to miss season with Achilles tear
Thompson tore his Achilles during a workout on Wednesday in Southern California.
Thompson tore his Achilles during a workout on Wednesday in Southern California.
How to get free Thanksgiving dinner, plus other ways to save
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
Have a good Chipotle order? The restaurant chain may pay you $10,000 for it
The #ChipotleRoyalty TikTok contest will award three winners cash and feature their go-to orders on digital menus.
The #ChipotleRoyalty TikTok contest will award three winners cash and feature their go-to orders on digital menus.
Man convicted of 9 ‘NorCal Rapist’ attacks from 1991 to 2006
A jury in Sacramento found Roy Charles Waller, 60, guilty on all 46 counts after 2 1/2 hours of deliberations a day earlier.
A jury in Sacramento found Roy Charles Waller, 60, guilty on all 46 counts after 2 1/2 hours of deliberations a day earlier.
Georgia election audit results expected to be released Thursday
The total number of uncounted ballots found in the audit of Georgia's 2020 presidential election has increased to nearly 6,000 after two more counties say they've found discrepancies.
The total number of uncounted ballots found in the audit of Georgia's 2020 presidential election has increased to nearly 6,000 after two more counties say they've found discrepancies.
Bobby Brown Jr., 28, stepson of Whitney Houston, found dead in California
Bobby Brown Jr., a son of singer Bobby Brown and a stepson of the late Whitney Houston, has been found dead in Los Angeles, Fox News has confirmed. He was 28.
Bobby Brown Jr., a son of singer Bobby Brown and a stepson of the late Whitney Houston, has been found dead in Los Angeles, Fox News has confirmed. He was 28.
UC Berkeley rolls out COVID-19 exposure app
Berkeley is one of seven UC campuses that have begun taking part in a pilot program that encourages, students, faculty, and staff to download what it calls the California COVID Notify App.
Berkeley is one of seven UC campuses that have begun taking part in a pilot program that encourages, students, faculty, and staff to download what it calls the California COVID Notify App.
Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Warriors guard Klay Thompson suffers right leg injury
The team announced the injury without providing further details about the severity or any timeline for his availability with training camp starting Dec. 1 and the season beginning Dec. 22.
The team announced the injury without providing further details about the severity or any timeline for his availability with training camp starting Dec. 1 and the season beginning Dec. 22.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees
All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.
All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.
White neighbor tells Discovery Bay family they're 'acting like Black people' in racist rant
A Black family in Discovery Bay family was the target of their White neighbor's racist tirade after a dispute over dogs escalated.
A Black family in Discovery Bay family was the target of their White neighbor's racist tirade after a dispute over dogs escalated.
Pelosi seems to signal this could be her last term as speaker
At a news conference afterward, Pelosi came close to affirming that these next two years leading the House would be her last.
At a news conference afterward, Pelosi came close to affirming that these next two years leading the House would be her last.