coronavirus February 18, 2022 12:00 am California First State to Formally Shift COVID Approach From Pandemic to Endemic California is now the first state to formally shift from a pandemic to an endemic approach to dealing with COVID-19. Thom Jensen reports. US & World Videos 4:18 Peninsula bakery getting rid of tips 3:45 San Francisco wants to buy new uniforms for firefighters to avoid potentially cancer-causing chemicals in their current clothing 2:50 A closer look: College campus pro-Palestinian protests 2:36 In the news: Self-checkout proposal, WNBA Golden State GM, warmer temps ahead 2:37 New California bill could force stores to close self-checkout