California

State lets all breweries, wineries, distilleries reopen in varying capacities

State public health officials released updated reopening guidelines Thursday, allowing breweries, wineries and distilleries to operate without serving meals regardless…

3 years ago

State loosens restrictions on outdoor sports, entertainment, amusement parks

For the first time in roughly a year, Bay Area residents will be able to attend outdoor venues for sports…

3 years ago

Covid-19: A look at hardest hit states as nation mourns 500,000 lives lost

The U.S hit an expected but still grim milestone Monday afternoon as the Covid-19 death toll exceeded 500,000.  President Joe…

3 years ago

Oakland Coliseum to host mass vaccination site under state, federal partnership

The state of California plans to launch a pilot partnership with federal officials to establish a community Covid-19 vaccination site…

3 years ago

State announces plans to streamline vaccine distribution

State officials announced Tuesday that Government Operations Agency Secretary Yolanda Richardson will take over handling the state's Covid-19 vaccine distribution,…

3 years ago

Despite vaccine scarcity, some Bay Area counties jump to reopen as state lifts order

Effectively immediately, California has lifted its regional Covid-19 stay-at-home and curfew orders, though individual counties retain the right to impose…

3 years ago

Covid-19 update: State expands vaccine availability, Santa Clara County morgues near capacity

Here are the latest Covid-19 developments from around the Bay Area Region. Following new guidance from the Centers for Disease…

3 years ago

Newsom carves out more than $1 billion for small business, long-term housing in budget proposal

Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to unveil his proposed budget Friday for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, with an estimated $4.5…

3 years ago

State extends deadline for small business Covid-19 relief applicants

Gov. Gavin Newsom's Office of Business and Economic Development announced Monday that the deadline for the first round of applications…

3 years ago

Apple temporarily closes all 53 California retail stores

Cupertino-based Apple has temporarily closed all of their retail stores in California amid the pandemic. According to the Apple website…

3 years ago

Vaccinations begin in Bay Area as state death toll tips over 21,100

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Friday granted a late-night Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer-developed Covid-19 vaccine. By Monday…

3 years ago

More than 800 Covid-19 patients in Bay Area hospitals as state inches closer to lockdown

California could soon face another near lockdown if alarming Covid-19 case and hospitalization rates keep pace. Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered…

3 years ago

Newsom announces curfew for most California residents under limited stay-at-home order

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday a limited stay-at-home order for California that will go into effect Saturday night and last…

3 years ago

Covid-19 update: Breed ‘sounding the alarm’ in SF, five Bay Area counties now in most restrictive tier

In response to surging cases, San Francisco has slipped back two tiers in the state’s four-tiered reopening guideline, requiring city…

3 years ago

Travel advisory urges Californians to limit travel, self-quarantine if needed

In response to recent spikes in Covid-19 cases around the country, California joined two other western states Friday asking people…

3 years ago

State Covid-19 cases jump 50 percent in past three weeks

California's rate of positive coronavirus tests has increased nearly 50 percent over the last three weeks, possibly portending the next…

3 years ago

California voters reject rent control and employee rights for gig workers, but close Prop 13 loopholes and restore parolee voting rights

With things like affirmative action, abolishment of cash bail, rent control and a referendum on Proposition 13 on the table,…

3 years ago

Santa Clara County calls state decision to open sporting events to public ‘quite dangerous’

Despite state guidelines allowing audiences at professional sporting events, teams in Santa Clara County won't be able to welcome fans…

4 years ago

Polling reflects majority support Newsom’s handling of education issues in pandemic

At a time when the coronavirus pandemic has completely upended education at all levels, the majority of California voters support…

4 years ago

Divided appellate panel rejects emergency order to block state restrictions on places of worship

A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Thursday refused to enjoin California Gov.…

4 years ago

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