Masks required for fans who shout: Restaurants step up safety for Super Bowl watching

On Sunday, not all eyes were glued to the Super Bowl. Restaurants in the Bay Area had their attention on diners, making sure watching the Super Bowl didn't result in any super spreader scenarios.

Health officials say you should skip Super Bowl gatherings this year

Health officials are urging people to have a safe Super Bowl celebration while remaining COVID-free by avoiding gatherings.

Supreme Court lifts California's ban on indoor worship services, Santa Clara County to continue ban

The Supreme Court ruled that California can no longer ban indoor worship services because of the coronavirus pandemic. Santa Clara County says it will continue to ban all indoor gatherings.

Newsom to revise California's indoor church guidelines after ruling

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Saturday it will issue revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the coronavirus pandemic.

Calls grow for US to pivot to rapid testing to conquer pandemic

Most experts agree that the current U.S. system, which relies heavily on lab testing, is still incapable of containing the virus that is killing more than 3,000 Americans per day.

Alameda Comedy Club reopens outdoors

Live entertainment returned to the stage Friday night at an East Bay Comedy Club with outdoor performances.

Face masks mysteriously appearing on doorsteps part of ‘brushing’ scam, Better Business Bureau says

The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.

Oakland woman charged with scheme to defraud millions from Paycheck Protection Program

Federal law enforcement officials arrested an Oakland woman Friday for her alleged role in a scheme to illegally obtain some $4.5 million in federal relief loans.

TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500

The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.

New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Tax forms help to paint big picture of widespread unemployment fraud

Unemployment agencies across the country became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.

San Quentin prison fined with record amount from California workplace safety agency

The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.

Oakland public schools resume some team sport conditioning during pandemic

"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."

Teen who survived Labor Day lightning strike meets good Samaritans who saved his life

A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.

Two UC Berkeley students contract more contagious UK COVID variant

Two cases of the more contagious UK variant of the novel coronavirus have been detected in students at University of California Berkeley. 

Officials suggest delaying vaccine’s 2nd dose to get 1st doses to as many as possible

As coronavirus vaccine supply problems continue to plague the state, some local officials are suggesting delaying the second dose of the vaccine to improve distribution efforts.