6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
South Bay assemblyman proposes tax on ultra-rich
Assemblyman Alex Lee, D-San Jose, joined other state legislators and advocates to announce the plan to impose a 1 percent annual tax on net household wealth of more than $50 million and an additional 0.5 percent on household wealth of more than $1 billion
Assemblyman Alex Lee, D-San Jose, joined other state legislators and advocates to announce the plan to impose a 1 percent annual tax on net household wealth of more than $50 million and an additional 0.5 percent on household wealth of more than $1 billion
San Mateo County first Bay Area region to reach coveted orange tier since last fall
The new changes go into effect on Wednesday and allow for increased capacity at churches, indoor restaurants and bars, and breweries.
The new changes go into effect on Wednesday and allow for increased capacity at churches, indoor restaurants and bars, and breweries.
1st 7 jurors seated in Derek Chauvin trial to be re-questioned Wednesday
The first seven jurors seated in the Derek Chauvin trial will be re-questioned Wednesday over their knowledge of the $27 million civil settlement.
The first seven jurors seated in the Derek Chauvin trial will be re-questioned Wednesday over their knowledge of the $27 million civil settlement.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Union City police find missing 10-year-old girl
Police on Tuesday said they found a 10-year-old girl missing from Union City.
Police on Tuesday said they found a 10-year-old girl missing from Union City.
Stimulus payments, tax credits, rental assistance included in $1.9 trillion relief bill
There is great emphasis on the $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $75,000 a year or less. But there’s more to help many American families.
There is great emphasis on the $1,400 stimulus checks to those making $75,000 a year or less. But there’s more to help many American families.
Investigators in Kristin Smart case search home linked to ex-classmate
Armed with a search warrant, investigators with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office converged on the home of Paul Flores' father in Arroyo Grande.
Armed with a search warrant, investigators with the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office converged on the home of Paul Flores' father in Arroyo Grande.
Climbers capture dangerously close video of active Klyuchevskoy volcano spewing steam, ash
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
Video shows dangerously close footage of the very active Klyuchevskoy volcano in Siberia.
California sues major US nursing home operator over ratings
The suit centers on Brookdale Senior Living Inc.’s 10 California-based skilled nursing facilities.
The suit centers on Brookdale Senior Living Inc.’s 10 California-based skilled nursing facilities.
2nd suspect charged in homicide attack on elderly Oakland resident
Police announced on Monday that a second suspect has been arrested in the alleged homicide of a 75-year-old Oakland resident who was out for a walk last week.
Police announced on Monday that a second suspect has been arrested in the alleged homicide of a 75-year-old Oakland resident who was out for a walk last week.
‘We loved each other so, so much’: Husband dies from COVID-19 days after getting married
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Sherry Nabors said her late husband, Jeff, wanted to get married knowing that he would soon die from COVID-19 days after being hospitalized with the virus.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Wife takes nursing home job to still see husband and comply with COVID-19 restrictions
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
The COVID-19 restrictions left Cynthia Romano with no choice but to take a job at a nursing home in order to see her ailing husband.
Bay Area health officials confident in all three available vaccines, so don't hold out
Public health leaders representing the nine Bay Area counties and also Santa Cruz said the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are all highly effective in preventing severe illness and death.
Public health leaders representing the nine Bay Area counties and also Santa Cruz said the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are all highly effective in preventing severe illness and death.
Fremont ranks No.1 happiest city in America in new survey
Fremont has received the distinction as the happiest city in America in a new survey that looked at key indicators of happiness, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate to how much leisure time spent on a daily basis.
Fremont has received the distinction as the happiest city in America in a new survey that looked at key indicators of happiness, ranging from the depression rate to the income-growth rate to how much leisure time spent on a daily basis.
Spring forward to bed on National Napping Day amid daylight saving time change
Daylight saving time got you sleepy? National Napping Day is the perfect fix.
Daylight saving time got you sleepy? National Napping Day is the perfect fix.
Cruise ship passengers recall deaths, confusion, quarantine
After a four-hour wait, the couple of 51 years got on the Grand Princess on Feb. 11, 2020, for a round-trip voyage from San Francisco to the Mexican Riviera, a decision Margrit Gonzalez came to regret.
After a four-hour wait, the couple of 51 years got on the Grand Princess on Feb. 11, 2020, for a round-trip voyage from San Francisco to the Mexican Riviera, a decision Margrit Gonzalez came to regret.
California gets another round of late-winter rain and snow
"Brrrrr,” the Bay Area weather office tweeted, urging residents to protect pets, livestock and plants.
"Brrrrr,” the Bay Area weather office tweeted, urging residents to protect pets, livestock and plants.
CDC study finds 9 out of 10 people in US got 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A new CDC study found the vast majority of people are completing their coronavirus vaccination in the recommended timeframe. Public health officials called the "encouraging."
A new CDC study found the vast majority of people are completing their coronavirus vaccination in the recommended timeframe. Public health officials called the "encouraging."