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More than 8,000 California prisoners will be eligible for an early release program next month to make space for safety measures related to the coronavirus pandemic, the state Corrections Department said Friday.

All businesses planning to resume operations under the new health order, including those already open, must complete the new online social distancing protocol form and Santa Clara County is urging businesses to do it before the Monday deadline.

The debate over whether to reopen schools in the fall amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continued across the United States Thursday. In response to President Donald Trump’s threat on Wednesday to “cut off” funding for schools that do not completely reopen in this coming school year, the president of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten called Trump’s push to reopen...

Wall Street is climbing Friday, and the S&P 500 is heading for its third weekly gain in the last four

International students worried about a new immigration policy that could potentially cost them their visas say they feel stuck between being unnecessarily exposed during the coronavirus pandemic and being able to finish their studies in America

As coronavirus cases spike in Texas, an emergency room physician in Houston said starting her shift every day is like going to war. Dr. Gina Blocker said her hospital is seeing young people with serious symptoms as well as a disproportionate number of patients of color.

Stay-at-home orders issued in mid-March were gradually relaxed during the spring, but spikes in key statistics mean California has tightened its virus restrictions in July during a summer like no other. Updates on the spread of COVID-19 and California’s response can be found here. You also can view daily updates from the governor’s office at noon. LA County COVID-19...

When precious vats of COVID-19 vaccine are finally ready, the ability to jab the lifesaving solution into the arms of Americans will require hundreds of millions of injections

Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former personal attorney later jailed for fraud, has been taken back into federal custody after allegedly violating the terms of his COVID-related release, his attorney said Thursday. Cohen apparently declined to sign a Bureau of Prisons document related to his release that would have restricted his ability to write a book or conduct media appearances....

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey announced Friday he will not play in the upcoming MLB season, citing concerns for his family’s health and safety amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Here’s a breakdown of the latest coronavirus cases health officials have announced in the Bay Area.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci had a troubling message for the public Thursday saying the country is still in a “challenging period” when it comes to its coronavirus response. And the Bay Area is helping lead the way when it comes to treatment and a vaccine.

NBCSports.com baseball writer Craig Calcater breaks down how testings delays and positive COVID-19 tests are proving to be a hurdle to getting baseball back for the Fall as several players have already opted out for the season.

The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid

In the midst of a pandemic you can be sure your cuticles will be in need of a little TLC. Now The Fat Jew, aka Josh Ostrovsky is bringing his corona-free truck to you, so you have nails and toes that are ready to go. And the best part… there’s no cost.

For the first time in state history, every registered voter in California will receive a mail in ballot to participate in the upcoming presidential election. State officials hope the absentee ballots will help increase safety during the coronavirus pandemic, but election officials and security experts tell the NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit that some counties may not be prepared to...

Infection rates are increasing, straining hospitals and resources in states that are now being called hotspots for the coronavirus. Arizona, California, Texas and Florida are dealing with surges in cases.

Hundreds of millions of students in other countries have resumed their schooling amid the coronavirus pandemic, with varying successes per country.

The West Contra Costa Unified School District plans to keep thousands of students at home when the school year starts on Aug. 17, NBC Bay Area has learned. Jackie Ward reports.

The co-owners of Swatara Coffee, John and Joanna Noll, participated in Facebook’s free virtual training program designed to help small business owners through the coronavirus pandemic. The Pennsylvania couple credits the program for providing resources that aren’t normally accessible to those in rural areas. They even have plans to open a second location.