Alameda County excited to proceed with caution into orange tier
The anticipation of moving into the orange tier Tuesday had many Alameda County businesses preparing for reopening or expanding their capacity for customers.
The anticipation of moving into the orange tier Tuesday had many Alameda County businesses preparing for reopening or expanding their capacity for customers.
Former Gov. Gray Davis offers perspective on Newsom recall effort
Nobody understands the recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom quite like Gray Davis. He is one of two governors to be recalled in U.S. history, the only one in California.
Nobody understands the recall effort against Governor Gavin Newsom quite like Gray Davis. He is one of two governors to be recalled in U.S. history, the only one in California.
COVID outbreak at veterans home could jeopardize Napa County's move to orange tier
Napa County spokesperson Janet Upton said the county has been tracking an outbreak at the veterans home and is working with the California Department of Public Health on the issue.
Napa County spokesperson Janet Upton said the county has been tracking an outbreak at the veterans home and is working with the California Department of Public Health on the issue.
‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
Uber opens new San Francisco Mission Bay headquarters
Uber's new Mission Bay headquarters opened on Monday but is only allowing 20% of its workers back and on a voluntary basis.
Uber's new Mission Bay headquarters opened on Monday but is only allowing 20% of its workers back and on a voluntary basis.
Study finds high levels of carcinogen in several hand sanitizer brands
An independent study found that some widely available hand sanitizers in the U.S. — which were rapidly produced in an effort to prevent infection amid the COVID-19 pandemic — contain high levels of a chemical known to cause cancer.
An independent study found that some widely available hand sanitizers in the U.S. — which were rapidly produced in an effort to prevent infection amid the COVID-19 pandemic — contain high levels of a chemical known to cause cancer.
Orange tier allows workers to return to offices, but some prefer to stay home
Loosening COVID restrictions allow some workers to return to their offices, but some professionals are reluctant to back to work in person.
Loosening COVID restrictions allow some workers to return to their offices, but some professionals are reluctant to back to work in person.
At least 11 more states to open virus vaccines to all adults
At least 11 states will open vaccine eligibility to all adults this week in a major expansion of COVID-19 shots for tens of millions of Americans amid a worrisome increase in virus cases and concerns about balancing supply and demand for the vaccines.
At least 11 states will open vaccine eligibility to all adults this week in a major expansion of COVID-19 shots for tens of millions of Americans amid a worrisome increase in virus cases and concerns about balancing supply and demand for the vaccines.
‘Right now, I’m scared’: CDC director feels ‘impending doom’ amid COVID-19 uptick in US
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.
CDC director warns of 'impending doom' as virus cases, hospitalizations rise
The U.S. in recent days surpassed 30 million cases of COVID-19, with the 7-day average of new cases around 60,000 — what Walenksy said represents about a 10% increase compared to the previous seven days.
The U.S. in recent days surpassed 30 million cases of COVID-19, with the 7-day average of new cases around 60,000 — what Walenksy said represents about a 10% increase compared to the previous seven days.
Berkeley elementary schools return to classrooms five days a week
The youngest students in the Berkeley Unified School District will be returning to classrooms today. Unlike many other Bay Area public school systems, the Berkeley kids will be in classes five days a week for instruction.
The youngest students in the Berkeley Unified School District will be returning to classrooms today. Unlike many other Bay Area public school systems, the Berkeley kids will be in classes five days a week for instruction.
Contra Costa County expanding vaccines to all adults
Health services in Contra Costa County are now urging all eligible people who want a COVID-19 vaccination to book an appointment as soon as possible.
Health services in Contra Costa County are now urging all eligible people who want a COVID-19 vaccination to book an appointment as soon as possible.
Vaccine eligibility to expand in California this week
Dr. Monica Gandhi from the UCSF School of Medicine spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about where the infection and vaccination rates stand and what's on the horizon for this summer.
Dr. Monica Gandhi from the UCSF School of Medicine spoke to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about where the infection and vaccination rates stand and what's on the horizon for this summer.
With counties hitting orange tier, some begin wondering about post-pandemic normal
The warm spring sunshine and the new relaxing of pandemic restrictions to the orange tier just days ago has brought a new mood to San Francisco.
The warm spring sunshine and the new relaxing of pandemic restrictions to the orange tier just days ago has brought a new mood to San Francisco.
Parents want OUSD to clear up confusion around fall reopening plans for high school students
Some parents are unclear about the Oakland Unified School District's plan for high school students next year.
Some parents are unclear about the Oakland Unified School District's plan for high school students next year.
Man arrested after allegedly pulling down his mask at grocery store to kiss baby he didn’t know on lips
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
Hopeful signs as California adds 141,000 jobs in February
California added 141,000 jobs in February as more than a quarter of a million people returned to the workforce, state officials announced Friday, a reflection of loosening restrictions on businesses.
California added 141,000 jobs in February as more than a quarter of a million people returned to the workforce, state officials announced Friday, a reflection of loosening restrictions on businesses.
Fremont Unified schools reopening plan faces hurdles
Fremont Unified has set a target date of April 12 for some students to return to class if a deal is reached with the teacher’s union.
Fremont Unified has set a target date of April 12 for some students to return to class if a deal is reached with the teacher’s union.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.