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Three new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Contra Costa Co.

Officials advise residents older than 50 and people with underlying medical conditions to avoid large crowds.

A student, who is not suspected of having the virus but whose relative is being treated for novel coronavirus, is now in self-quarantine.

Union wants clear protocols for early assessment, masking and isolation of patients, and for hospitals to be adequately supplied and staffed.

The city is also working with the school district to prepare safety messaging and contingency plans as needed.

Nearly 70% of Alameda County high school students having bought vaping products reported doing so at a store.

The patients will quarantined while they battle the virus as county health officials aim to minimize the potential for exposure to the public.

In the last days of California's 2019 legislative session, hundreds of bills landed on the governor's desk. Here are some of the most consequential.

Scientists are on the hunt for reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use diagnostics in lieu of the traditional spinal tap or brain scan.

New research highlights how palliative care teams might bring savings to hospitals while dignifying lives and enhancing legacies.