San Francisco nonprofit helps home-based child daycare operators
Childcare advocates say there can be no economic recovery without adequate child care, because parents won't be able to enter the workforce without a place for their children.
Indoor nail salons allowed to open in Alameda County
Alameda County health officials announced Friday that indoor nail salons that follow state guidelines for COVID-19 are now allowed to open.
San Francisco announces new permitting process for outdoor entertainment
The "Just Add Music" permit being issued by the city's Entertainment Commission allows businesses and others to create lively atmospheres.
Department of Justice to Mayor Breed: Open San Francisco's churches
The letter mentions that Breed, as Mayor, has the authority to temporarily restrict gatherings due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
California virus hospitalizations could surge in next month
Ghaly urged people to wear face coverings, maintain physical distancing, avoid mixing with others, get a flu shot and to “use good judgment.”
NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
White House ordered to have sign language at virus briefings
The White House and plaintiffs have “largely agreed on all terms" to resolve the matter, according to the order.
Beloved 1950s-era bowling alley fights to stay open amid the pandemic
To help out, patrons have established a GoFundMe to help save Bel Mateo Bowl and the livelihoods of 30 employees.
Call to increase COVID testing on the Peninsula
San Mateo County leaders are pushing to increase COVID-19 testing on the Peninsula. The goal is to help lower the county's case rate so more businesses can reopen. The county manager said many establishments are hanging by a thread.
Medical experts recommend getting a flu shot as soon as possible
If you have resisted getting as flu shot, this shot of scientific information should sober a lot of people up.
Two East Bay filmmakers on a mission to save Oakland's Fairyland
Oakland's Fairyland was in danger of closing due to the coronavirus pandemic but donations from the community have helped keep the amusement park open a while longer. Two East Bay filmmakers are hosting an online fundraiser in hopes of saving the park for future generations.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
United Airlines will start offering rapid COVID-19 tests to some passengers at SFO
The airline announced Thursday that starting on Oct. 15, customers traveling on United Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Hawaii will be able to take a rapid test at the airport.
Selena Gomez shows kidney transplant scar for the first time
Dressed in a bodysuit from her friend Theresa Marie Mingus’s swimwear line, Gomez shared a photo on Instagram displaying her kidney transplant scar.
Artist's mask-themed work to be displayed in BART trains, at pop-up event
The artist created her project "We Been On" to motivate people to think of masks in different contexts.
The novel coronavirus and the flu: How to tell the difference, according to an expert
It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what's making you miserable.
Thyroid medication recalled in US because it may not be strong enough
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC recalled NP Thyroid tablets after testing found the lots to be "sub potent," the FDA said.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
Santa Clara County's reopening pace challenged
As more counties in the Bay Area reopen more businesses, Santa Clara County’s health officer is warning not to move too fast. Some people are raising concerns with that cautious approach. Many people are worried about economic and mental health and not just physical health.
Desk giveaway for families struggling with distance learning
Perhaps overlooked in the challenge to provide distance learning to Oakland students was one basic ingredient. A desk.