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The California Department of Public Health on Tuesday returned Riverside County to the most restrictive purple tier under the governor's color-coded coronavirus regulatory scheme, meaning some businesses that have opened are supposed to close again — a move one supervisor said equals "putting the nail in the coffin" of some operations. -
A feared jump in coronavirus hospitalizations in California hasn't happened, but Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't going to change what he calls his “slow” and “stubborn” approach to reopening. -
KPBS Midday EditionGov. Gavin Newsom says California won’t allow any distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the state until it is reviewed by the state’s own panel of experts. The pledge raises the possibility that California residents might not receive a vaccine as distribution begins in other states. -
San Diego County public health officials have reported 380 new COVID-19 infections, raising the region's total case count to 52,735 as the county awaits data from the state, which could compell some businesses to close again. -
"The situation in the United States continues to be of concern. So we're going to make sure we're keeping Canadians safe as best as we can," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said. -
Vista Unified School District plans to proceed with in-person learning for all grade levels starting Tuesday, October 20th. -
The president's remarks came during a call intended to discuss strategy for the Nov. 3 election. -
The agency, also known as the United Nations Children's Fund, plans to distribute up to 1 billion syringes by 2021. -
Churches resume in-person services and stadiums welcome sports fans as the country once again manages to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. -
With the flu season looming, the rate of new cases in the U.S. and other countries is rising at rates not seen in months.
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