California to release up to 3,500 inmates over coronavirus
California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.
California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.
New Bay Area shelter-in-place order forbids playgrounds, most construction
The new order adds some clarifying language around what constitutes essential business and activities, and adds some new crackdowns.
The new order adds some clarifying language around what constitutes essential business and activities, and adds some new crackdowns.
US authorities find major cross-border tunnel used to smuggle drugs
A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system, authorities said Tuesday.
A large haul of drugs, including opioids, methamphetamine and cocaine, being smuggled from Mexico to California was seized from a cross-border tunnel equipped with ventilation, lighting and an underground rail system, authorities said Tuesday.
California relaxing rules for nursing and med students to help fight coronavirus pandemic
He has launched the California Health Corps, inviting medical retirees, part-timers and students to apply.
He has launched the California Health Corps, inviting medical retirees, part-timers and students to apply.
Woman told to ration lupus medication during coronavirus outbreak
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
Bay Area woman sews DIY surgical masks
Karen Bradley said anyone who can sew can turn out dozens of masks a day if they work at it.
Karen Bradley said anyone who can sew can turn out dozens of masks a day if they work at it.
Teachers, students caravan with signs and balloons during quarantine
People have been trying to spread cheer, from a distance.
People have been trying to spread cheer, from a distance.
Oakland woman dies of coronavirus within days
Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.
Barbara Johnson Hopper, who loved to garden at her Oakland Hills home and was an active real estate agent, died last Thursday after contracting the virus.
California restaurants say 30% to close permanently without state aid due to coronavirus
As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.
As many as 30,000 California restaurants could close permanently because of coronavirus restrictions that have shuttered dining rooms and led to widespread layoffs, the industry warned Friday, while urging the state to delay tax payments and planned minimum-wage increases to help the ailing businesses.
Pharmacy technician, 25, dies after contracting COVID-19; reportedly had no underlying health conditions
A 25-year-old pharmacy technician has reportedly died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to Riverside County health officials.
A 25-year-old pharmacy technician has reportedly died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to Riverside County health officials.
SoCal man arrested by FBI for attempting to sell coronavirus 'cure’
The FBI has arrested a Southern California man who officials said falsely claimed to have developed a cure for the coronavirus and solicited investments in a company he said would market the medication, federal prosecutors said.
The FBI has arrested a Southern California man who officials said falsely claimed to have developed a cure for the coronavirus and solicited investments in a company he said would market the medication, federal prosecutors said.
Real ID deadline extended to 2021 over COVID-19 crisis
Americans had until Oct. 1, 2020, to get their new ID card but amid a national emergency, the Department of Homeland Security has moved the enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021.
Americans had until Oct. 1, 2020, to get their new ID card but amid a national emergency, the Department of Homeland Security has moved the enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021.
Quarantine means no bowling for birthday boy; friends surprise 6-year-old anyway
All six-year-old Jonah Pulido wanted to do for his birthday was to have a bowling party.
All six-year-old Jonah Pulido wanted to do for his birthday was to have a bowling party.
Newsom: Major banks agree to allow Californians to miss mortgage payments for 90 days
He then added that Bank of America would agree to 30 days.
He then added that Bank of America would agree to 30 days.
A man with coronavirus who works in LA says the drug used to treat malaria saved his life
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Rio Giardinieri, 52, who is vice-president of a company that manufactures cooking equipment at high-end restaurants in LA and around the world, thinks he contracted COVID-19 at a conference in New York. He had a fever for five days, horrendous back pain, headache, cough, and tiredness. He was sleeping about 15 hours a day when he’s used to getting five hours a night.
Food Maxx cashier who died of COVID-19 remembered as loving grandmother
On Wednesday, in Santa Clara County, there were 84 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported. It’s the largest number reported in a single day now that testing is readily available. There is also one new death bringing the death toll to 17.
On Wednesday, in Santa Clara County, there were 84 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported. It’s the largest number reported in a single day now that testing is readily available. There is also one new death bringing the death toll to 17.
Community sings happy birthday to Riverside boy after party was canceled due to Stay at Home order
Browen Bell was about to celebrate his 9th birthday, but unfortunately due to California's Stay at Home order that was issued Thursday evening by Governor Gavin Newsom his birthday party had to be canceled.
Browen Bell was about to celebrate his 9th birthday, but unfortunately due to California's Stay at Home order that was issued Thursday evening by Governor Gavin Newsom his birthday party had to be canceled.
Three new coronavirus deaths reported in LA County, total number of confirmed cases rises to 799
Public health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday announced three additional coronavirus deaths in the county as well as 138 new cases, bringing the county's total number of confirmed cases up to 799.
Public health officials in Los Angeles County on Wednesday announced three additional coronavirus deaths in the county as well as 138 new cases, bringing the county's total number of confirmed cases up to 799.
Heroes Among Us: Glendale firefighters grocery shop for residents who are high-risk for COVID-19
Firefighters with the Glendale Fire Department are personally going to the store to purchase groceries and other essential goods for seniors and others at high risk of contracting COVID-19.
Firefighters with the Glendale Fire Department are personally going to the store to purchase groceries and other essential goods for seniors and others at high risk of contracting COVID-19.
Police warn about COVID-19 inspection scammers knocking on residents doors
Police in Los Angeles were warning the public Tuesday about coronavirus inspection scammers, reminding residents not to open their doors to strangers and to always ask for credentials.
Police in Los Angeles were warning the public Tuesday about coronavirus inspection scammers, reminding residents not to open their doors to strangers and to always ask for credentials.