COVID Tests Lagging: Slower Turnaround Times Creeping Back For CA

The average turnaround time for COVID-19 test results rose 30% in November as people flocked to test sites before Thanksgiving.

CA Playgrounds Remain Open In Revision Of Stay-At-Home Order

Amid outrage from parents and legislators, California pivoted to reverse the closure of playgrounds in the regional stay-at-home order.

How Does CA's Stay-At-Home Order Affect Grocery Shopping?

Grocery stores narrowly escaped having to reduce capacity to 20% under the new stay-at-home order, which was modified to allow for 35%.

Are You Confident In A Coronavirus Vaccine? A Patch Survey

Coronavirus vaccines are expected to begin arriving within weeks in California, but not everyone is eager to get one.

CA Coronavirus Notify App To Offer Statewide Exposure Tracking

Californians will be able to opt into an app Thursday that will notify a user if they came into contact with a COVID-19 positive person.

Can Gyms Stay Open Under California's New Stay-At-Home Order?

Sweeping new coronavirus restrictions will set in Sunday night for most of California. What to know about gyms and fitness centers:

More CA Restrictions, Stay-Home Orders Possible: Newsom

If trends do not improve, much of the state will run out of ICU beds by mid-December, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.

'Choked, Strangled, Drowned': CA's Sea Animals In Peril

An alarming report released Nov. 19 by Oceana shows just how much our reliance on plastics is killing sea animals in U.S. waters.

Californians Can Use Food Stamps To Buy Groceries Online

As COVID-19 cases continue to climb, vulnerable Californians in need may now opt to use CalFresh benefits at five major retailers.

Hope On The Way: What You Need To Know About CA's Vaccine Plan

As California faces a surge in coronavirus cases, vaccines may be weeks aways with three drug companies reporting promising results.

Stanford Program Predicts Coronavirus Spread In CA Cities

Data from a Stanford University computer model suggested that restaurants and gyms were COVID-19 "superspreader" sites.

California Coronavirus Hospitalizations Explode By 81%

Golden State hospitals have been burdened with an 81% increase in hospitalizations and a 57% increase in ICU patients since Nov. 10.

Rite Aid Coronavirus Testing Expands To Minors In California

Rite Aid updated its coronavirus testing protocols expanding testing to minors 13- and older. Here is where you can be tested in California.

California Law Banning Toxic Chemicals In Cosmetics Will Transform Industry

A toxic chemical ban signed into law in California will change the composition of cosmetics.

CA Hits Record High Of COVID-19 Cases As New Restrictions Set In

As a new wave of restrictions took effect over the weekend, the Golden State recorded an all-time high of more than 1.1 million cases.

California's Stay-At-Home Order And Curfew Begins Saturday Night

Everything you need to know about the Golden State's "Limited Stay-At-Home" order, which went into effect Saturday.

California And CDC Urge Against Big Holiday Gatherings, Travel

With the recent rise in coronavirus cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations, state health officials are urging residents to prevent more spread.

Californians Now Required To Wear Face Masks Outside Their Homes

Golden State health officials expanded guidance on face coverings this week, here's everything you need to know.

CA Pulls 'Emergency Brake,' Considers Curfew In Coronavirus Surge

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that 41 counties are now in the most restrictive tier as California's COVID-19 cases doubled in 10 days.

CA Hits 1M COVID-19 Cases; Records Steepest Surge Since Summer

The Golden State's health secretary said he was "worried" as California became the second U.S. state to surpass 1 million coronavirus cases.

11 CA Counties Pushed Back To Tighter Coronavirus Restrictions

As Thanksgiving looms, 11 counties were forced to take a step back in reopening businesses amid a massive COVID-19 spike in California.

CA Announces Sporting Event, Theme Park COVID-19 Guidelines

The state released highly anticipated theme park and stadium event guidelines, and announced three counties that moved into reopening tiers.

California To Review COVID-19 Vaccines Approved By FDA

Newsom mapped out California's COVID-19 vaccine plan Monday, and announced which groups would receive the vaccine in its first phase.

Coronavirus In CA: 10 Counties Move Into Reopening Tiers

The Golden State reported a 2.6% positivity rate over a 14 day period Tuesday.

'Keep It Short:' California Releases Guidance On Gatherings

Upcoming holidays and the election forced the state to release guidelines on gatherings, but officials still say it's not a good idea.

Newsom Urges Diners To Put Their Masks Back On 'In-Between-Bites'

The California governor tweeted a some COVID-19 precautionary advice that public health officials may not agree with.

Two Newsom Staffers Test Positive For Coronavirus

Two members of Gov. Gavin Newsom's staff tested positive for COVID-19 this week, and contact tracing has begun.

CA's Coronavirus 'Equity Metric' Could Impact Reopening Timeline

Eight counties moved down on the Golden State's risk-assessing COVID-19 system and CA added a new measure to help disadvantaged communities.

California One Of Few States Without Top School Nurse During Pandemic

School nurses across CA have tried to get the state to again hire a statewide nurse consultant, especially as they grapple with COVID-19.

Mental Health ‘Tsunami’ Looms: Can CA Prevent A Suicide Surge?

Humboldt County, tucked into the redwoods on the state’s far North Coast, also has a much higher suicide rate than most of California.

10 CA Counties Allowed To Reopen And Expand Businesses

Seven counties moved into the state's substantial red tier while three counties moved into the orange tier Tuesday.

Wildfire Smoke Could Affect Pregnant Women Disproportionately

Little is known about the impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnancy, but researchers are racing to find out amid CA's largest fire season.

Nail Salons May Now Reopen Indoors, CA Announces

After months of operating outside, nail technicians can now move their business inside, even in counties where COVID-19 is widespread.

Nine CA Counties Allowed To Reopen And Expand Businesses

Nine counties moved into lower tiers on CA's COVID-19 risk blueprint, allowing businesses to expand and some schools to possibly reopen.

California Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 15,000

California suffered a challenging week amid major wildfires, an earthquake in the Southland and a new record for COVID-19 deaths.

Halloween In CA Will Be 'Very Different' During COVID-19

California leaders haven't set any hard restrictions for Halloween just yet, but officials say that trick-or-treating is not advised.

California Hits Record Low For Cases; 3 Counties Off Purple Tier

Marin, Inyo and Tehama counties were removed from the widespread purple tier and were placed on the substantial red tier Tuesday.

Riverside County Reports 284 New Coronavirus Cases, 14 Deaths

The cumulative number of coronavirus infections recorded since the public health documentation period began in early March is now 53,987.

COVID-19 Latest: CA Signs Deal For New Case Reporting System

After a technology meltdown in August resulted in a backlog of COVID-19 cases, CA contracted OptumInsight, Inc. Monday to track cases.

Plummet In Child Vaccinations May Result In Dangerous Flu Season

CA Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly revealed a very low number of children vaccinated and warned of dangerous flu season.