Stay-at-Home Orders Could Return as ICUs Predicted to Fill
With COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates on the rise, California is considering "much more dramatic, arguably drastic, action," said Gov. Gavin Newsom....
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Nov
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Nov
As State Fights Fraud, Unemployed Californians Get Caught in the Middle
Steps taken against unemployment fraud, including claims made for people on death row, have prevented many with legitimate claims from getting benefits....
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Nov
Mariachis Began Booking Events Only to Lose Jobs Again
Mariachis are coming together to help those musicians most financially hurt by the coronavirus, which prevents them from putting on performances....
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Nov
Migrants Key to Avoiding Deeper Global Recession
With many borders closed to guard against the coronavirus, migrant workers and the economies that rely on them are feeling the effects of decreased migration....
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Nov
Coronavirus Cases Continue to Surge on Thanksgiving Week
With COVID-19 on the rise in California and beyond, state health secretary Mark Ghaly urges people to celebrate Thanksgiving only with their own households....
24
Nov
Supervisors Vote to Fund Rental Assistance and Legal Services
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors allocated about $4.29 million in CARES Act funding Nov. 17 for emergency rental assistance and related legal services during the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Nov
Contra Costa Moves to Purple Tier Amid COVID-19 Surge Along With Most of State
Gov. Gavin Newsom pulled an “emergency brake” Monday, setting in place stronger COVID-19 restrictions across the state as coronavirus cases continue to rise....
16
Nov
‘We Are Clearly in the Third Wave’ of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Doctor Says
The COVID-19 surge needs to be addressed immediately, not after Joe Biden becomes president, but there is reason for cautious optimism, says a panel of doctors....
12
Nov
Doctor Urges Universal Masking, Testing and Targeted Approach to COVID-19
Dr. Andre Campbell of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital says steps like widespread testing and masking are necessary to keep the coronavirus in check....
10
Nov
Contra Costa Falls Back to Red Reopening Tier as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Increased coronavirus spread meant no county was able to improve its standing and some reverted to stronger restrictions under California's reopening system....
09
Nov
Newsom Talks Coronavirus Surge: ‘People Are Letting Their Guard Down’
People becoming less likely to wear masks and more likely to socialize is contributing to a rise in COVID-19 cases, said Newsom and health official Mark Ghaly....
05
Nov
County Responds to Rise in COVID-19 Cases With Restrictions
Health officer Dr. Chris Farnitano said he ordered new restrictions on indoor dining, sporting events and more "to reduce the spread of COVID."...
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Oct
Gyms and Patrons Finding New Ways to Work Out During Pandemic
Contra Costa County's move into the red tier of California's reopening system means local gyms can reopen for indoor workouts — but with a few changes....
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Oct
Richmond’s Most Vulnerable Can’t Escape Dangerous Air
Bay Area residents recently have needed to protect themselves from wildfire smoke, heat waves and COVID-19, but for many, there is no relief....
05
Oct
“No Going Back”: Scholars Say Lives of Black Californians Must Improve After COVID
A new report examines the "social illnesses of anti-Black racism" that it says COVID-19 revealed and calls for change to a system "that has failed so many."...
