US State Department issues warning against traveling to China amid coronavirus outbreak

The United States State Department issued the highest travel advisory level on Thursday warning against traveling to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 200 people so far. 

U.S. looks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes

Airlines might soon be able to turn away cats, rabbits and all animals other than dogs that passengers try to bring with them in the cabin.

Arizona, California cases push US tally of new virus to 5

Two new cases were reported Sunday - one in Los Angeles County in California and the other in Maricopa County, Arizona.

China reports over 1,280 coronavirus cases, death toll at 41

China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.

Trump administration imposes visa rules for pregnant women on 'birth tourism'

The rules printed in the Federal Register on Thursday say applicants will be denied tourist visas if they're determined by consular officers to be traveling to the U.S. primarily to give birth.

China closes off large city to stop spread of deadly virus

Police, SWAT teams and paramilitary troops stood guard at entrances to Wuhan's train station. Travelers were arriving up to the last minute, with only those holding tickets for the last trains allowed to enter.

Chinese city stops outbound flights, trains to fight deadly new virus

The Chinese city is shutting down all transportation out of the city, saying that no one would be allowed to leave, officials reported.

Heavenly ski patrol member dies on ski trail
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The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Christopher John Nicholson of South Lake Tahoe.

Yosemite confirms 2 norovirus cases among 170 illness

The National Park Service began investigating after visitors and employees started reporting illnesses this month. Most cases occurred in early January.

Avalanche warning at Lake Tahoe, north shore schools closed

A winter storm warning was in effect Thursday until 10 p.m. for the Tahoe area, where as much as 18 inches (45 cm) was possible above elevations of 7,000 feet and up to 2 feet on ridge tops.

33 flights canceled, many delayed at SFO due to bad weather

There have been 33 flights canceled into and out of San Francisco International Airport on Thursday because of inclement weather in the area, an SFO spokesman said.

Environmental concerns over expansion plans at San Jose airport

Officials say Mineta San Jose International Airport is poised to become a perennial hub for Bay Area flyers for years to come.

Plans to improve security checkpoints at SFO international terminal

The San Francisco International Airport plans to expand and improve two security checkpoints in the international terminal. 

JetBlue flights now serve wine in a can

The craft beer trend is giving aluminum some newfound respect so why not wine in a can, too? And on a plane!

Carnival insists progress in curbing cruise ship pollution

At one point in a hearing, Senior U.S. District Judge Patricia Seitz asked Carnival Chairman Micky Arison directly whether he'd taken any steps personally to improve the environmental compliance of the ships.