California adding jobs, but unemployment claims remain elevated
California employers are adding new jobs at a record-breaking pace even as the state's unemployment claims remain stubbornly high, a sign the highly contagious delta variant could be giving people pause about returning to work.
‘Kill Bill’ star Sonny Chiba dies at 82 from COVID-19
Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.
Wildfire smoke particles may increase risk of COVID and death
Exposure to pollution particles in wildfire smoke may have already led to thousands of cases of COVID-19 and deaths, according to new research.
San Jose Mayor Liccardo proposes COVID vaccination mandate for events with 50 or more people
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo proposed a COVID vaccination mandate for any event of 50 or more people held in a city-owned building.
Antibodies detected in white-tailed deer exposed to COVID-19 in 4 states, study says
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival moves online
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival will be held virtually for the second year in a row due to a recent surge of COVID cases.
COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
San Jose proposes new COVID vaccination ordinance for events with 50 or more people
San Jose’s mayor is proposing attendees at large events at city facilities like the SAP Center show proof of full vaccination. A negative COVID test could not be used as a substitute.
'I just didn’t think it was going to happen on day one': Oakland schools students exposed to COVID
Many Bay Area schools started off the new year in person just last week, but already dozens of students are now back to learning at home after being exposed to COVID-19.
Masked students head back to class for first day at San Jose schools
The South Bay’s largest school district is also the latest in the Bay Area to welcome students, who wore masks, back to campus Wednesday.
Local counties working on plans to give out COVID vaccine booster shots
Local counties are working on an implementation plan for vaccine booster shot. Meanwhile, some infectious disease specialists questioned the necessity of the third shot.
California to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test for large indoor events
California will soon require all indoor events with more than 1,000 people to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours before an event starts/
CDC COVID-19 map shows most of US under high community transmission
The majority of the U.S. was under a high level of COVID-19 community transmission according to the latest map from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
East Bay leaders encourage other cities to require employee vaccinate mandates
When it comes to vaccinations, Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe says his community is lagging, and creating a potential hotspot for COVID-19.
Sonoma County supervisors pass new proof of vaccination, testing requirement for county employees
Sonoma County will now require all county employees to submit proof of vaccination or undergo regular testing for COVID-19 after a Tuesday vote by the Board of Supervisors.
Japan weighs legal penalties as country expands COVID-19 state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
20 bus drivers quit during first week of school in one Florida county
Many of Florida’s largest school districts are finding it difficult because of the pandemic to hire enough bus drivers, with some using managers and other stop-gap measures to get students to class as the new school year begins.