Homeless woman donates brand-new bike to 3-year-old boy after his was stolen
Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.
Santa Clara County relaxes COVID rules
Santa Clara County is grappling with how to implement the latest COVID-19 changes, as the state lifts rules on masking and vaccinations in April.
Resurrecting Easter Sunday with 'The Sisters' in Dolores Park: Arts & culture calendar picks
Spring is here and that means the resurrection of 'Hunky Jesus' and 'Foxy Mary' this Easter Sunday in San Francisco's Dolores Park. Here are some other upcoming arts & culture suggestions.
SF hotel industry to hire 1,200 employees in hopes of a busy tourism season
As San Francisco leaders make plans to revive the Union Square shopping district, hotels in the city want to fill 1,200 jobs.
Appeals court blocks vaccine mandate for US gov't workers
In reversal for Biden, US appeals court rules against COVID-19 vaccination requirement for federal employees.
San Francisco soccer club has high hopes for national tournament
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open cup is considered the country's oldest soccer tournament and it is also one of the few venues where amateur and semi-pro teams get a chance to take on a professional club.
New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
Oakland Restaurant Week kicks off following some tough pandemic years
The kick-off to Oakland Restaurant Week coincides with the third anniversary of the Bay Area's COVID shelter-in-place order. Restauranteurs are happy to have rooms full of people once again.
San Jose church fights back $2.8M fine for defying COVID order
A South Bay church is countersuing Santa Clara County after the state imposed $2.8 million in fines on the place of worship for ignoring COVID-19 lockdown orders, according to a report.
Johns Hopkins shuts down COVID-19 data tracking hub after 3 years
The site pulled in a staggering 2.5 billion views over its lifetime, becoming a global go-to for monitoring the public health catastrophe.
Warriors' Klay Thompson surprises teen with new wheelchair
Golden State Warrior guard Klay Thompson surprised a Santa Rosa teenager on Saturday with a new, custom-made basketball wheelchair that may help him accomplish his athletic dreams.
US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China
The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Snow survey: Confirmation of half of California out of official drought status
The Sierra Snow Survey confirms why half of California is already out of official drought status and is on its to adding a lot more, if not the whole state. It may not be time to take a victory lap, but after Friday's snow survey, you can see we're coming up on the checkered flag ahead.
California EDD accuses approved applicants of fraud, garnishes wages to get money back
The EDD is accusing some pandemic-era claimants of fraud and demanding repayment, years after their applications were approved. In some cases, current wages are being garnished to claw back the unemployment money, even before appeals are filed.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
Research shows San Francisco slow to recover from pandemic, remote tech work major factor
The Pandemic Recovery Index shows San Francisco ranks 24th out of the 25 largest economic regions in the country. San Jose fared much better, coming in at number 16.
Eviction ban debate: Alameda County discusses future of moratorium
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors discussed the eviction moratorium as rental housing providers increased pressure in hopes of ending the eviction ban, claiming it has ruined their livelihoods.
Target features work of Oakland educator, author of children's books for Black History Month
This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Final California emergencies winding down 3 years into pandemic
California’s coronavirus emergency officially ends Tuesday, nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation’s first statewide stay-at-home order and just days after the state reached the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths related to the virus.