San Francisco leaders say pandemic’s end in sight
When the region first went into lockdown, many thought it would only go on for a matter of weeks. Now a year later, the Bay Area is finally looking at what could be the end of the pandemic.
When the region first went into lockdown, many thought it would only go on for a matter of weeks. Now a year later, the Bay Area is finally looking at what could be the end of the pandemic.
Child hunger has skyrocketed since start of pandemic
In California, it’s estimated food insecurity jumped from 9% pre-pandemic to nearly 22% by May, according to a study by Northwestern University.
In California, it’s estimated food insecurity jumped from 9% pre-pandemic to nearly 22% by May, according to a study by Northwestern University.
San Mateo Co. officially enters the orange tier Wednesday
Public health officials announced San Mateo County is now advancing to the less restrictive orange tier. It's the first Bay Area county to do so. The change allows some businesses to expand capacity and others to reopen for the first time.
Public health officials announced San Mateo County is now advancing to the less restrictive orange tier. It's the first Bay Area county to do so. The change allows some businesses to expand capacity and others to reopen for the first time.
Lake County community rallies together to overcome vaccine delivery challenges
The rural community of Lake County is coming together to battle COVID-19 and deliver vaccines despite numerous challenges.
The rural community of Lake County is coming together to battle COVID-19 and deliver vaccines despite numerous challenges.
Explainer: Why is California Gov. Newsom facing a recall?
Recall attempts are not uncommon in California, but they rarely get on the ballot and even fewer succeed. Unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis was recalled in 2003, then replaced with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Recall attempts are not uncommon in California, but they rarely get on the ballot and even fewer succeed. Unpopular Democratic Gov. Gray Davis was recalled in 2003, then replaced with Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Alameda County supes reflect on pandemic year, cautiously optimistic about future
"I think right now we are in a time of cautious optimism," Board President Keith Carson said at Tuesday's meeting.
"I think right now we are in a time of cautious optimism," Board President Keith Carson said at Tuesday's meeting.
Staying at home brings pandemic babies to Bay Area
Thousands of babies were born in the Bay Area. Nelson and Erin Geter welcomed Eden Avery Geter into the world on Feb. 17
Thousands of babies were born in the Bay Area. Nelson and Erin Geter welcomed Eden Avery Geter into the world on Feb. 17
California's unemployment system flaws leave thousands in limbo
Record unemployment in California during the coronavirus pandemic exposed flaws, failures, and exacerbated fraud of the state's Employment Development Department.
Record unemployment in California during the coronavirus pandemic exposed flaws, failures, and exacerbated fraud of the state's Employment Development Department.
Tough times in coronavirus brought restaurant staff, amusement park workers closer
Tough times have brought them closer. As some workers had to stay home, other employees picked up the slack.
Tough times have brought them closer. As some workers had to stay home, other employees picked up the slack.
Losing both parents to COVID is unimaginable heartbreak
Losing a parent to Covid is a heartbreak, but losing both parents, unimaginable. But it happened to a Bay Area family, and their four grown children are healing, one day at a time. The siblings are comforted by the fact that their parents, together for 35 years, are buried side by side in Vallejo.
Losing a parent to Covid is a heartbreak, but losing both parents, unimaginable. But it happened to a Bay Area family, and their four grown children are healing, one day at a time. The siblings are comforted by the fact that their parents, together for 35 years, are buried side by side in Vallejo.
90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
One year later: How COVID killed small businesses
San Rafael's 4th Street was a bustling business boulevard before the pandemic. Today, as in every community, many storefronts are empty and this upscale community is struggling.
San Rafael's 4th Street was a bustling business boulevard before the pandemic. Today, as in every community, many storefronts are empty and this upscale community is struggling.
Bay Area joins national uptick in travel trend
Spring break is right around the corner, and there has been a noticeable uptick in travel, and the Bay Area seems to be joining that national trend.
Spring break is right around the corner, and there has been a noticeable uptick in travel, and the Bay Area seems to be joining that national trend.
One year after lockdown, Dr. Cody says health orders saved lives
Santa Clara County's public health officer Dr. Sara Cody is resolute in her belief the county’s COVID-19 health orders saved lives.
Santa Clara County's public health officer Dr. Sara Cody is resolute in her belief the county’s COVID-19 health orders saved lives.
Tinder giving free COVID-19 tests to users so they can meet up safely
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
San Mateo County first Bay Area region to reach coveted orange tier since last fall
The new changes go into effect on Wednesday and allow for increased capacity at churches, indoor restaurants and bars, and breweries.
The new changes go into effect on Wednesday and allow for increased capacity at churches, indoor restaurants and bars, and breweries.
UK coronavirus variant found in Contra Costa County
Laboratory results have revealed the first two known cases of the highly infectious U.K. variant in Contra Costa County, health officials announced on Tuesday.
Laboratory results have revealed the first two known cases of the highly infectious U.K. variant in Contra Costa County, health officials announced on Tuesday.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
San Mateo County expected to advance to orange tier
The last time San Mateo County was in the orange tier was back in October.
The last time San Mateo County was in the orange tier was back in October.