Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Newsom taps Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris in US Senate
The child of Mexican immigrants, Padilla will be California’s first Latino senator, giving a new level of representation to the demographic group that makes up nearly 40% of the state’s population.
The child of Mexican immigrants, Padilla will be California’s first Latino senator, giving a new level of representation to the demographic group that makes up nearly 40% of the state’s population.
San Francisco city leaders report slight dip in COVID-19 infection rate as holidays approach
San Francisco city officials on Tuesday said although the city continues to see the highest number of new COVID-19 cases daily since the onset of the pandemic, the rate of infection citywide has slightly dipped.
San Francisco city officials on Tuesday said although the city continues to see the highest number of new COVID-19 cases daily since the onset of the pandemic, the rate of infection citywide has slightly dipped.
For the 2nd time in days, inmate on California's death row dies
For the second time in three days, a condemned inmate has died after decades on California’s death row, state correction officials announced on Tuesday.
For the second time in three days, a condemned inmate has died after decades on California’s death row, state correction officials announced on Tuesday.
US negotiating with Pfizer for millions more doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
The U.S. government is negotiating with Pfizer to acquire tens of millions of additional vaccine doses in exchange for helping the pharmaceutical giant gain better access to manufacturing supplies.
After 71 years, beloved Albany Bowl closes doors for good
A well-known and beloved East Bay establishment, Albany Bowl, is closing its doors for good.
A well-known and beloved East Bay establishment, Albany Bowl, is closing its doors for good.
California desperately searches for more nurses and doctors
Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S., Sara Houze has been on the road — going from one hospital to another to care for COVID-19 patients on the brink of death.
Since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in the U.S., Sara Houze has been on the road — going from one hospital to another to care for COVID-19 patients on the brink of death.
Newsom: Stay-at-home order in some parts of CA likely to be extended
Newsom said the ICU capacity in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California stands at zero percent. The three-week stay-at-home order in San Joaquin is supposed to expire on Dec. 28 and on Dec. 30 in Southern California, but that's not likely to happen.
Newsom said the ICU capacity in San Joaquin Valley and Southern California stands at zero percent. The three-week stay-at-home order in San Joaquin is supposed to expire on Dec. 28 and on Dec. 30 in Southern California, but that's not likely to happen.
"Surge on top of a surge": Frontline workers describe dealing with latest COVID spike
As California's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to soar out of control, healthcare workers are being stretched to their limit.
As California's COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to soar out of control, healthcare workers are being stretched to their limit.
DA charges man with murder in 1988 kidnapping of Michaela Garecht
The FBI said that at the time an unknown male assailant in the parking lot of the Rainbow Market in Hayward on the morning of Nov. 19, 1988
The FBI said that at the time an unknown male assailant in the parking lot of the Rainbow Market in Hayward on the morning of Nov. 19, 1988
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
Paraglider dressed as Santa gets tangled in power lines while delivering candy canes
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
California EDD whistleblower blames management for unemployment fraud
An employee with the California Employment Development Department said thousands of fraudulent unemployment claims are being processed because of lax management, little oversight and an inability to properly flag suspicious claims.
An employee with the California Employment Development Department said thousands of fraudulent unemployment claims are being processed because of lax management, little oversight and an inability to properly flag suspicious claims.
Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 relief, stimulus checks for Americans
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
Couple can't get married via video in California prison
Without much explanation, Nicole Gortarez and Alfonso Velasquez have been told by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that they are not allowed to get married, either in person because of coronavirus, or virtually, over video.
Without much explanation, Nicole Gortarez and Alfonso Velasquez have been told by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that they are not allowed to get married, either in person because of coronavirus, or virtually, over video.
Shooting forces shoppers to shelter in place at Great Mall in Milpitas
The Great Mall in Milpitas was locked down for hours after one person was shot, police said.
The Great Mall in Milpitas was locked down for hours after one person was shot, police said.
Apple quietly closes retail stores in California as coronavirus cases surge
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
Santa Rosa home brighter than ever after ‘Grinch’ stole Christmas decorations
Last week the Dolcini family's Cody Court home was vandalized, wrecking their holiday decorations. Now some Christmas elves have come to the rescue.
Last week the Dolcini family's Cody Court home was vandalized, wrecking their holiday decorations. Now some Christmas elves have come to the rescue.
FEMA to reimburse local governments participating in Project Roomkey for pandemic's duration
The governor's office announced Friday that FEMA will reimburse Project Roomkey's homeless shelter-in-place hotels at 75% of the cost share for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
The governor's office announced Friday that FEMA will reimburse Project Roomkey's homeless shelter-in-place hotels at 75% of the cost share for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency.
Beware of scammers trying to capitalize on COVID-19 vaccine
The FCC and Better Business Bureau said in a major anti-scam campaign that criminals are already trying to sell COVID prevention products or steal people's personal and financial information.
The FCC and Better Business Bureau said in a major anti-scam campaign that criminals are already trying to sell COVID prevention products or steal people's personal and financial information.