Bay Area adjusts to new way of life over Easter weekend as virus rules relax
At the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek Sunday, the bunnies, the babies, and family outings were back for an Easter bunny hunt. For many, it was a joy feeling the pandemic restrictions slowly easing.
At the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek Sunday, the bunnies, the babies, and family outings were back for an Easter bunny hunt. For many, it was a joy feeling the pandemic restrictions slowly easing.
Oakland officials plead with FEMA to keep vaccination site open at Coliseum
FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.
FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.
COVID-19 tests to be offered 2x per week to all in England as it takes next steps out of lockdown
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
The British government says all adults and children in England will be able to get coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp out new outbreaks.
Coronavirus variant from India discovered in the Bay Area
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
A new coronavirus variant, first found in India, was discovered in a Bay Area patient by Stanford's Clinical Virology Lab.
Vaccination cards may be the new hot ticket as California health officials relax restrictions
Entertainment venues are rejoicing at the long-awaited thaw in COVID-19 precautions after state health officials announced parameters for indoor events including spectator sports, concerts, conferences and weddings.
Entertainment venues are rejoicing at the long-awaited thaw in COVID-19 precautions after state health officials announced parameters for indoor events including spectator sports, concerts, conferences and weddings.
Vaccinations factor in many people’s decision to fly again
Updated guidance from the CDC Friday is expected to give a boost to travel.
Updated guidance from the CDC Friday is expected to give a boost to travel.
California to allow indoor concerts, performances as virus cases plummet
To attend, people will have to either be tested or show proof of full vaccination. How many people can attend gatherings will depend on the level of restrictions in place at each county.
To attend, people will have to either be tested or show proof of full vaccination. How many people can attend gatherings will depend on the level of restrictions in place at each county.
Signs of life return as the pandemic eases in the Bay Area
Even before the doors opened, families lined up outside the Children's Discovery Museum Of San Jose Friday morning.
Even before the doors opened, families lined up outside the Children's Discovery Museum Of San Jose Friday morning.
New restrictions in effect at Lake Merritt starting Saturday
Overcrowding at Oakland's Lake Merritt has become so bad that city officials are closing several streets around the lake, cracking down on unauthorized street vendors inside the park and adding additional maintenance crews.
Overcrowding at Oakland's Lake Merritt has become so bad that city officials are closing several streets around the lake, cracking down on unauthorized street vendors inside the park and adding additional maintenance crews.
Bay Area restaurant breaking barriers, offers understanding of Arab American culture
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
Congregations eager for Easter worship
After a year of isolation and Zoom services, many churches are now welcoming back their congregations in person for Holy Week.
After a year of isolation and Zoom services, many churches are now welcoming back their congregations in person for Holy Week.
Audit shows contact tracing in California failed to meet Newsom's goals
Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army" of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic, a new audit says California mustered less than half of the number promised.
Despite promises from Gov. Gavin Newsom to build an “army" of contact tracers to contain the coronavirus pandemic, a new audit says California mustered less than half of the number promised.
Santa Clara County sees rise in COVID variants
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants continue to climb in Santa Clara County, leaving county officials worried about the region's ability to curb the pandemic.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 variants continue to climb in Santa Clara County, leaving county officials worried about the region's ability to curb the pandemic.
Vaccine site available to East Palo Alto residents starting Friday
All East Palo Alto residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a permanent clinic starting Friday.
All East Palo Alto residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a permanent clinic starting Friday.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Some sigh with relief as California health officers lift some travel restrictions
The easing of travel restrictions come as COVID vaccinations, warm weather, spring break, and the Easter holiday are prompting more people to travel.
The easing of travel restrictions come as COVID vaccinations, warm weather, spring break, and the Easter holiday are prompting more people to travel.
San Francisco poised to vaccinate 1,000 seniors in Chinatown
The two day-event, set for Friday and April 9 at the Ping Yuen housing complex in San Francisco, aims to reach Chinatown seniors and is part of a larger effort to increase vaccination rates for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
The two day-event, set for Friday and April 9 at the Ping Yuen housing complex in San Francisco, aims to reach Chinatown seniors and is part of a larger effort to increase vaccination rates for communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
CA health officials ease travel restrictions in updated advisory
State of California health officials on Thursday dropped its COVID guideline recommendation that residents not travel more than 120 miles from home during the pandemic.
State of California health officials on Thursday dropped its COVID guideline recommendation that residents not travel more than 120 miles from home during the pandemic.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."