SF's mass vaccination sites temporarily suspended due to lack of doses
San Francisco has suspended operations of its mass vaccination sites because there simply aren't enough doses to go around.
San Francisco has suspended operations of its mass vaccination sites because there simply aren't enough doses to go around.
New Zealand finds no new COVID-19 cases after largest city goes on lockdown for 1st time in 6 months
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
As people in Auckland adjust to a new lockdown, health officials say they’ve found no evidence the coronavirus has spread further in the community, raising hopes the restrictions might be short-lived.
South Bay gym operates indoors in defiance of health orders
A gym in East San Jose is facing half a million dollars in fines for violating Santa Clara County’s health order. County officials said the gym has been operating indoors for months even during the stay at home order.
A gym in East San Jose is facing half a million dollars in fines for violating Santa Clara County’s health order. County officials said the gym has been operating indoors for months even during the stay at home order.
Rate of new virus infections falling, but deaths remain high
California on Sunday reported another 408 deaths, bringing the total since the outbreak began to more than 46,840 — the highest in the nation.
California on Sunday reported another 408 deaths, bringing the total since the outbreak began to more than 46,840 — the highest in the nation.
COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse
The makers of COVID-19 vaccines are figuring out how to tweak their recipes against worrisome virus mutations — and regulators are looking to flu as a blueprint if and when the shots need an update.
The makers of COVID-19 vaccines are figuring out how to tweak their recipes against worrisome virus mutations — and regulators are looking to flu as a blueprint if and when the shots need an update.
Santa Clara County begins testing for COVID-19 through saliva samples at some sites
Santa Clara County's COVID-19 pop-up testing sites are switching to testing via saliva specimen starting Tuesday.
Santa Clara County's COVID-19 pop-up testing sites are switching to testing via saliva specimen starting Tuesday.
Sonoma County sheriff has not issued COVID citations: report
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports the sheriff's office has not issued even one citation since the summer.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat reports the sheriff's office has not issued even one citation since the summer.
COVID variant circulating in the Bay Area is likely linked to increased hospitalizations, death
The variant was recently found in the Bay Area, but the degree of circulation is unknown because, according to a UCSF disease specialist, the U.S. analyzes less than 1% of samples, ranking 34th in the world in sequencing for variants.
The variant was recently found in the Bay Area, but the degree of circulation is unknown because, according to a UCSF disease specialist, the U.S. analyzes less than 1% of samples, ranking 34th in the world in sequencing for variants.
Researchers identify 7 US-based coronavirus variants
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
It's news no one wants to hear, but researchers say they've found at least seven new coronavirus variants - all of them based right here in the United States.
New Zealand enters first lockdown in 6 months after unexplained COVID-19 cases found
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
The lockdown in Auckland, which extends through Wednesday, is the first in New Zealand in six months and represents a significant setback in the nation's largely successful efforts to control the virus.
Contra County Clerk's office holds Valentine's Day wedding ceremonies
Dozens of people from all over the Bay Area attended a wedding Sunday at the Contra Costa Clerk's office in Martinez. 21 weddings to be exact.
Dozens of people from all over the Bay Area attended a wedding Sunday at the Contra Costa Clerk's office in Martinez. 21 weddings to be exact.
Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
US daily coronavirus case average drops below 100K for first time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Proposed legislation would allow to-go alcohol sales permanently in California
A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry.
A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Uniqlo latest to close shop as Union Square retail faces troubling trend
Japanese retailer Uniqlo joins a growing number of retailers in San Francisco's Union Square that have closed their doors for good during the pandemic.
Japanese retailer Uniqlo joins a growing number of retailers in San Francisco's Union Square that have closed their doors for good during the pandemic.
Relief as California expands vaccine eligibility
California health officials Friday announced a date for the next group of residents eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
California health officials Friday announced a date for the next group of residents eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
PG&E moratorium on pandemic-related service disconnections extended through June 30
PG&E customers will not lose utility service through June 30, 2021 because of a failure to pay their bill as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, following an extension Friday of the state's utility disconnection moratorium.
PG&E customers will not lose utility service through June 30, 2021 because of a failure to pay their bill as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, following an extension Friday of the state's utility disconnection moratorium.
School district's food distribution site creates delivery jobs, offers lifeline to those in need
At Castlemont High School, food service workers are preparing lunch, usually a week's worth for some 12,000 Oakland public school students in need.
At Castlemont High School, food service workers are preparing lunch, usually a week's worth for some 12,000 Oakland public school students in need.