'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
New coronavirus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria, Africa's CDC says
Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.
Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.
Idaho boy, 12, falls critically ill from COVID-19 complication
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
2 custodians found in Dublin school library with chemical smell - one dead, another hospitalized
Dublin police are investigating the death and injury of two custodians found at a middle school on Wednesday. Their condition may have been the result of an unknown chemical smell.
Dublin police are investigating the death and injury of two custodians found at a middle school on Wednesday. Their condition may have been the result of an unknown chemical smell.
Christmas Eve milestone: California tops 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
Inmates have started to get vaccinated in California
Vaccinations are also expected to get underway at the central California women’s facility in Chowchilla and the California medical facility in Vacaville. California state prisons have more than 90,000 inmates and as of this week more than 10,000 had active cases of COVID-19.
Vaccinations are also expected to get underway at the central California women’s facility in Chowchilla and the California medical facility in Vacaville. California state prisons have more than 90,000 inmates and as of this week more than 10,000 had active cases of COVID-19.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
Bay Area airports report 80 percent less travel compared to last Christmas
The night before Christmas Eve, airports around the Bay Area are much quieter than they were at this time last year and even emptier than Thanksgiving.
The night before Christmas Eve, airports around the Bay Area are much quieter than they were at this time last year and even emptier than Thanksgiving.
Sup. Peskin tells Far East Cafe owner to 'hang in there' for relief
Help may be on the way for one of SF Chinatown's oldest restaurants. The owner of Far East Cafe was planning to shut down permanently Dec. 31, but is being asked to stay open and wait for a relief plan in the works.
Help may be on the way for one of SF Chinatown's oldest restaurants. The owner of Far East Cafe was planning to shut down permanently Dec. 31, but is being asked to stay open and wait for a relief plan in the works.
San Francisco supervisor proposes recovery fund for hard-hit entertainment industry
San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney introduced legislation Tuesday that would create a fund to help the city's struggling music and entertainment venues, which have had their doors closed since March.
San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney introduced legislation Tuesday that would create a fund to help the city's struggling music and entertainment venues, which have had their doors closed since March.
Union calls for equitable vaccine distribution plan that addresses frontline workers, impacted communities
A union representing San Francisco health care workers are asking for an equitable vaccine distribution plan that addresses frontline workers and communities of color.
A union representing San Francisco health care workers are asking for an equitable vaccine distribution plan that addresses frontline workers and communities of color.
Grassroots effort to save historic piano bar in Oakland at brink of closure
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant, located in the Grand Lake neighborhood has been around since the 1930s. But in March, it was forced to close its doors, and the owner doesn’t know when it will finally be safe to reopen.
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant, located in the Grand Lake neighborhood has been around since the 1930s. But in March, it was forced to close its doors, and the owner doesn’t know when it will finally be safe to reopen.
Sup. Peskin pleads with Far East Cafe owner to stay open, wait for relief plan
Help may be on the way for one of San Francisco's oldest restaurants. The owner of Chinatown's Far East Cafe was planning on shutting down at the end of the month because of the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Supervisor Peskin says he's working on a relief plan to help Chinatown restaurants and has asked him to stay open.
Help may be on the way for one of San Francisco's oldest restaurants. The owner of Chinatown's Far East Cafe was planning on shutting down at the end of the month because of the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Supervisor Peskin says he's working on a relief plan to help Chinatown restaurants and has asked him to stay open.
‘She was shattered’: 33-year-old new mom dies from COVID-19 before holding her newborn daughter
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
Families of COVID victims brace for tough holiday without loved ones
For some of the families, there is a hole, both in their circle, and their hearts.
For some of the families, there is a hole, both in their circle, and their hearts.
Court orders virus safety rules for Foster Farms plant
A chicken processing plant in central California that saw a deadly coronavirus outbreak must provide its workers with masks and follow a raft of other anti-COVID-19 health orders.
A chicken processing plant in central California that saw a deadly coronavirus outbreak must provide its workers with masks and follow a raft of other anti-COVID-19 health orders.
If you are taking a road trip this holiday, AAA has these tips
AAA expects 85 million people to travel nationwide between now and January 3, most by car. They recommend you bring enough PPE and hand sanitizer for the duration of your entire trip as well as your own drinks and snacks to minimize stops along the way.
AAA expects 85 million people to travel nationwide between now and January 3, most by car. They recommend you bring enough PPE and hand sanitizer for the duration of your entire trip as well as your own drinks and snacks to minimize stops along the way.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
Lafayette proclaims 'Dr. Anthony Fauci Day' to honor 80th birthday as city gets praise for virus response
The infectious disease expert commended Lafayette's COVID response and the city proclaimed Dec. 24 "Dr. Anthony Fauci Day" in honor of his 80th birthday.
The infectious disease expert commended Lafayette's COVID response and the city proclaimed Dec. 24 "Dr. Anthony Fauci Day" in honor of his 80th birthday.
'Do not gather': Santa Clara County health leaders make plea ahead of Christmas
Santa Clara County's top health official, Dr. Sara Cody, has strongly discouraged holiday gatherings and travel during COVID as it increases the risk for exposure.
Santa Clara County's top health official, Dr. Sara Cody, has strongly discouraged holiday gatherings and travel during COVID as it increases the risk for exposure.