East Oakland students head to East Asia for cultural experience
East Oakland students from Castlemont High’s Pacific Bridge Club boarded a flight from SFO on Tuesday afternoon heading to East Asia for the adventure of a lifetime. For some students, this is their first time on a plane.
East Oakland students from Castlemont High’s Pacific Bridge Club boarded a flight from SFO on Tuesday afternoon heading to East Asia for the adventure of a lifetime. For some students, this is their first time on a plane.
Fundraiser for Bay Bridge lights almost at $11M goal, organizers say
The organizers of the Bay Bridge lights announced they are close to raising the $11 million needed to turn the lights back on.
The organizers of the Bay Bridge lights announced they are close to raising the $11 million needed to turn the lights back on.
Business owners hope for big boost during Oakland Restaurant Week
It’s restaurant week in Oakland.
It’s restaurant week in Oakland.
San Francisco's population is bouncing back
The mass migration away from California seems to be abating as the post-pandemic period and the overall U.S. economy improves.
The mass migration away from California seems to be abating as the post-pandemic period and the overall U.S. economy improves.
SF doctor makes history creating first liver transplant system in her home country, Ethiopia
A transplant hepatologist in San Francisco is making international history by starting the first liver transplant program in her native country, Ethiopia.
A transplant hepatologist in San Francisco is making international history by starting the first liver transplant program in her native country, Ethiopia.
Woman seeks to help save her grandmother's longtime San Francisco business
"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.
"Help save my grandma's local shop in San Francisco." With her 82-year-old grandmother's store struggling in the wake of the pandemic, a woman seeks to help keep the longtime business open.
San Quentin rehab center grads are seeing successful job placement
The gates of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center opened on Thursday to allow families and visitors for graduation day.
The gates of San Quentin Rehabilitation Center opened on Thursday to allow families and visitors for graduation day.
German man received 217 coronavirus vaccine shots over a 29-month period, study says
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
The individual from Magdeburg underwent the repeated jabs "deliberately and for private reasons" and against the recommendations of national health authorities, scientists say.
Nearly 500 deaths per day from excessive drinking during COVID-19 pandemic: CDC report
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
Excessive drinking is associated with chronic dangers such as liver cancer, high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.
5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.
SF couple welcomes newborn on Leap Day, but when will she celebrate her birthday?
Julia Persson and Edward Verheij welcomed their newborn baby girl, Luna, just after one in the morning on February 29th. She was the first Leap Day baby born at the hospital.
Julia Persson and Edward Verheij welcomed their newborn baby girl, Luna, just after one in the morning on February 29th. She was the first Leap Day baby born at the hospital.
SF mainstay Lee's Deli shops close its doors for good
Lee's Deli, a mainstay for diners looking for cheap eats in San Francisco's Financial District, has closed its doors for good. People in the area say the closure is a troubling sign for an area that still struggles in the post-pandemic era.
Lee's Deli, a mainstay for diners looking for cheap eats in San Francisco's Financial District, has closed its doors for good. People in the area say the closure is a troubling sign for an area that still struggles in the post-pandemic era.
COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.
Highland dermatologist changing status quo on skin diseases in Black patients
Research shows skin diseases are often overlooked in black patients because they look so different on skin of color. A dermatologist at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital is working to change that.
Research shows skin diseases are often overlooked in black patients because they look so different on skin of color. A dermatologist at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital is working to change that.
Alameda County Fire Department recognizes Black history in fire service for student event
Students at Anna Yates Elementary in Emeryville celebrated Black History Month with a special visit and history lesson from Alameda County firefighters.
Students at Anna Yates Elementary in Emeryville celebrated Black History Month with a special visit and history lesson from Alameda County firefighters.
Largest-ever COVID vaccine study links shot to small increase in heart, brain conditions
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
"The odds of all of these adverse events are still much, much higher when infected with SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), so getting vaccinated is still by far the safer choice," one doctor noted.
Second chance at love for Redwood City couple in their 80s
82-year-old Caroline Downey, and 85-year-old Don Levy celebrated Valentine's Day with a bottle of white wine he gifted her. They first met eight years ago in the dining room of Brookdale Redwood City, a retirement home.
82-year-old Caroline Downey, and 85-year-old Don Levy celebrated Valentine's Day with a bottle of white wine he gifted her. They first met eight years ago in the dining room of Brookdale Redwood City, a retirement home.
Restaurants say parklets taking up San Francisco parking spaces are necessary
Parklets, those outdoor dining options that flourished during the pandemic, are creating tensions in some of San Francisco's commercial corridors.
Parklets, those outdoor dining options that flourished during the pandemic, are creating tensions in some of San Francisco's commercial corridors.
Golden State Warriors leadership names woman as president of WNBA expansion team
Jess Smith has been named as the first president of the WNBA expansion team in the Bay Area.
Jess Smith has been named as the first president of the WNBA expansion team in the Bay Area.
California ends COVID isolation rule for asymptomatic cases as winter infections climb
Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are improving, according to new and significantly loosened guidelines from the California Department of Public Health.
Californians infected with COVID-19 may go about their lives without isolating or testing negative as long as their symptoms are improving, according to new and significantly loosened guidelines from the California Department of Public Health.