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.
City of Richmond: Record low number of homicides in 2023
The city of Richmond touted its success in reducing the number of homicides over the past few years, with last year's number being the lowest in recorded history.
The city of Richmond touted its success in reducing the number of homicides over the past few years, with last year's number being the lowest in recorded history.
Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in December: JN.1 variant, holidays to blame
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
1st grader at Chabot Elementary takes home national speech prize
At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.
At just 6-years old, Selma is not your ordinary kid. The 1st grader at Chabot Elementary School in Oakland is making her mark locally and nationally, by delivering speeches highlighting the work of historical Black American figures.
Flu-related death reported by San Francisco health department
San Francisco health officials are reporting the first flu-related death of the season.
San Francisco health officials are reporting the first flu-related death of the season.
'Batman' cheers up children in Bay Area hospitals
One man has made it his mission to spread joy and light to children with chronic illnesses or disabilities for nearly a decade.
One man has made it his mission to spread joy and light to children with chronic illnesses or disabilities for nearly a decade.
COVID rates high, vaccination rates are low during winter surge
The U.S. is seeing a surge in respiratory viruses, such as COVID, flu and RSV. At the same time, vaccination rates are low.
The U.S. is seeing a surge in respiratory viruses, such as COVID, flu and RSV. At the same time, vaccination rates are low.
Love letters written between Bay Area teens preserved 100 years later
Most people can remember their first love. Many might have even written love notes to that person. Two Bay Area teens in the 1920s did just that, and now their story is frozen in time.
Most people can remember their first love. Many might have even written love notes to that person. Two Bay Area teens in the 1920s did just that, and now their story is frozen in time.
Alameda father writes children's book as gift to daughter, a nod to their Chinese heritage
A father in Alameda wanted to read stories to his young daughter that reflected their Chinese heritage. When he couldn't find any, he decided to write his own. Kuang Lee said it's important for children to see representation.
A father in Alameda wanted to read stories to his young daughter that reflected their Chinese heritage. When he couldn't find any, he decided to write his own. Kuang Lee said it's important for children to see representation.
New book gives people suffering from Long COVID a voice
Even though COVID is still around, most feel like it is over; there's only one problem, it's not anywhere close to being done for millions of Americans suffering from Long COVID.
Even though COVID is still around, most feel like it is over; there's only one problem, it's not anywhere close to being done for millions of Americans suffering from Long COVID.