COVID-19 models plot harrowing scenarios for California hospitals
Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.
Over the next four weeks, California hospitals could be overflowing with 75,000 patients — about five times the current level — and an average of 400 people will die every day.
Ex-California EDD worker filed fraudulent claims under Dianne Feinstein's name: feds
“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”
“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”
Feinstein says she hasn't considered leaving Senate early
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein said she hasn't thought about retiring before her term ends in 2024 and defended herself against recent criticism of her job performance.
San Francisco puts in place mandatory 10-day quarantine for those coming from outside Bay Area
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
The new order discourages unnecessary travel as San Francisco sees a surge in COVID-19 cases and ICU beds near capacity. Those who are traveling for critical needs or activities are exempt.
Vanessa Bryant lashes out at mother over lawsuit demanding financial support
Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, lashed out Wednesday in response to a lawsuit filed against her by her mother demanding financial support and claiming the late Laker legend had vowed to take care of her financially for life.
Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, lashed out Wednesday in response to a lawsuit filed against her by her mother demanding financial support and claiming the late Laker legend had vowed to take care of her financially for life.
New coronavirus record set in California as death toll claims nearly 400 lives in one day
California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide.
California’s pandemic death toll now stands at 21,860. The state has also seen the most cases in the nation with more than 1.7 million confirmed. Earlier this week, Gov. Gavin Newsom noted the need to buy more body bags statewide.
Coronavirus transfers from San Quentin prison now on indefinite pause
While the goal of prison rights advocates is ultimately to get medically vulnerable inmates to be released from prison, attorney Don Specter noted that transferring older and sick inmates to other prisons across the state could be an even deadlier disaster.
While the goal of prison rights advocates is ultimately to get medically vulnerable inmates to be released from prison, attorney Don Specter noted that transferring older and sick inmates to other prisons across the state could be an even deadlier disaster.
Actor Kirk Cameron holds ‘peaceful protest’ Christmas caroling event at Thousand Oaks mall
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
'Hospitals are under siege': California sets records for cases, deaths as virus surges
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
California health authorities reported Thursday a record 379 coronavirus deaths and more than 52,000 new confirmed cases.
California judge extends strip club exemption from pandemic-related restrictions
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
Trump cuts healthcare funds to California over abortions
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
The Trump administration said Wednesday it was cutting $200 million in federal healthcare funding to California because the state requires insurance providers to cover abortions.
Grim milestone: California breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
Claremont church nativity scene highlights push for racial equality, creating peace
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
California orders more body bags as coronavirus cases claim more lives
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,
Family of child suffering brain injury fears Gascón's new policies may only give child's abuser slap on wrist
The family of a child living with a traumatic brain injury fears new DA George Gascon's new policies may allow the child's abuser to get away with a slap on the wrist.
The family of a child living with a traumatic brain injury fears new DA George Gascon's new policies may allow the child's abuser to get away with a slap on the wrist.
TikTok star who went viral for skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' says he tested positive for COVID-19
A social media sensation who went viral after he longboarded to a Fleetwood Mac classic announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
A social media sensation who went viral after he longboarded to a Fleetwood Mac classic announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
San Francisco board rebukes naming hospital for Facebook CEO
Tuesday's nonbinding resolution approved 10-1 is not a law and does not require the hospital to do anything.
Tuesday's nonbinding resolution approved 10-1 is not a law and does not require the hospital to do anything.
First coronavirus vaccine doses administered to healthcare workers in LA County
Vaccinations against COVID-19 began Monday in California amid a huge surge in infections and hospitalizations.
Vaccinations against COVID-19 began Monday in California amid a huge surge in infections and hospitalizations.
Attorneys urge Gov. Newsom to stop involuntary transfers from San Quentin prison
As of Monday, there were 9,355 incarcerated people with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 97 prisoners and 10 employees have died of coronavirus since the outbreak began.
As of Monday, there were 9,355 incarcerated people with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 97 prisoners and 10 employees have died of coronavirus since the outbreak began.
Silicon Valley exodus: Bay Area tech companies leaving for Texas
In the last few weeks, three major Silicon Valley players have decided that the Lone Star State is more tech friendly than the Golden State by moving their headquarters.
In the last few weeks, three major Silicon Valley players have decided that the Lone Star State is more tech friendly than the Golden State by moving their headquarters.