Aftermath of California’s Recall Election: key takeaways and what to expect next

By Vera Sauchanka, Crystal Pennell A historical event happened last week for California residents as they sent in their votes for the Governor’s recall election. It marked the second time in two decades since Californians had to make a recall decision. The previous recall election was held in 2003 when Gov. Gray Davis was replaced […]

LiveFEED News Team

09/20/2021

Biden forms a directive to make vaccines mandatory. What states have already followed the suit?

President Biden announced that all federal workers will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face strict protocols including regular testing, masking, and other safety measures. The announcement sparked a wide range of reactions nationwide. However, officials insist this is not a vaccine mandate, federal employees who are not vaccinated will not lose their jobs […]

Crystal Pennell

08/04/2021

COVID Delta variant will bring back masks and social distancing, experts say

After the U.S. June 15th reopening, the number of new cases and hospitalizations have nearly tripled across the country, from 11,892 new cases reported on June 15 to 32,475 new cases reported on July 7. The biggest concern now is the Delta variant, first identified in India, which has become a dominant strain across the […]

Vera Sauchanka

07/09/2021

Is COVID-19 vaccine effective? We asked people who got it

Check out our interview with a San Francisco Bay Area resident who recently went through the vaccination process. Watch our video to learn more about fears, expectations, side effects, and answers to the most common questions. If you haven’t subscribed to our YouTube channel yet, you can do so by clicking here. Do you have anything […]

Vera Sauchanka

04/12/2021

Is Hawaii reopen for tourism?

Starting August, travelers coming to Hawaii who have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arrival won’t have to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine. This comes as Hawaii slowly reopens for tourism. Hawaii Gov. David Ige established a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for all travelers back in March. Ige lifted the order for inter-island travelers […]

Cassidy Keola

07/04/2020

How self-isolation affects your mental health

Many states and countries have been under self-isolation for months, and there are hundreds of questions running through the minds of many. Self-isolation and social distancing measures have proved their effectiveness in slowing the spread of the virus, however, many raise concerns about the mental health toll. Shorter lifespans and worsening mental health are just […]

Tatiana Ramirez

06/05/2020

Pandemic Memorial Day weekend brings out heat and crowds in San Francisco

While California maintains “Closed” signs on restaurants, bars, spas, and most of other holiday time-spenders, parks and beaches are two of the few things still left in the allowed spectrum. Despite a once-in-a-century pandemic, millions of San Francisco and Bay Area residents still showed up to meet the summer. All of the iconic Golden Gate […]

Vera Sauchanka

05/25/2020

Oahu reopens beaches and stores: is Hawaii open for business?

Oahu reopens beaches right in time for those summer, surf-filled days. With crowds flocking to the waters and summer in swing, we talked with surf and swimwear stores about what it’s like to be open for business. On May 16, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell reopened Oahu beaches but with some restrictions still in place. Unlike […]

Cassidy Keola

05/22/2020

What’s it really like to be in “phase one,” in Reno, NV

With Nevada in phase one of reopening, businesses have begun to open their doors once again, while following the guidelines they have been given, including staff wearing mandatory masks and gloves, and plastic shields wherever feasible. What is Phase One?   Governor Sisolak’s phase one includes hair salons, barbershops, retail stores, brewpubs, and restaurants that can open […]

Tatiana Ramirez

05/20/2020

Married during coronavirus: What’s the prognosis?

Since countries across the world went into lockdown, stories of couples getting married during coronavirus have become more and more popular. In response, city and county clerks have adjusted the standard way of obtaining a marriage license. For example, New York City started Project Cupid. Here, requesting a marriage license can be done online. The […]

Abby Doman

05/15/2020