Mayor Breed calls criticism of her French Laundry visit ‘fair’
San Francisco's mayor says criticism of her French Laundry visit is "fair."
San Francisco's mayor says criticism of her French Laundry visit is "fair."
Gov. Newsom gives update on COVID-19 response
The update was held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020.
The update was held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020.
Bush, Obama, Clinton say they’d get COVID-19 vaccine publicly to boost confidence
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
40 million Californians could face new stay-at-home order
Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.
Gov. Gavin Newsom — who is staying at home after three of his children were exposed to the virus — warned this week that he would take “drastic action” if the numbers didn’t improve.
US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100K
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
Hawaii couple arrested after boarding SFO flight while COVID-positive
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
'Gravely concerning': Santa Clara County hospitals near capacity
None of the hospitals serving the southern portion of the county or east San Jose had more than 5 ICU beds as of Tuesday.
None of the hospitals serving the southern portion of the county or east San Jose had more than 5 ICU beds as of Tuesday.
California hits virus-case record; governor's staff tests positive
New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.
New cases have exploded in recent weeks to the point that the state is averaging 15,000 new cases a day and the infection rate has more than doubled.
1st doses of Pfizer vaccine could arrive in Bay Area this month
With thousands of early doses intended for Marin County health care workers and assisted living facilities, the Public Health Department began casting about for freezers that can plunge below -100 degrees Fahrenheit.
With thousands of early doses intended for Marin County health care workers and assisted living facilities, the Public Health Department began casting about for freezers that can plunge below -100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Group of San Francisco restaurants may sue the city if it bans outdoor dining
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.
California may be facing another statewide shutdown this week. Some San Francisco restaurants say if outdoor dining is restricted, it could be the last straw.
Overwhelmed hospitals scramble for help amid pandemic
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
U.S. hospitals slammed with COVID-19 patients are trying to lure nurses and doctors out of retirement, recruiting students and new graduates who have yet to earn their licenses and offering eye-popping salaries in a desperate effort to ease staffing shortages.
CVS to give free coronavirus antibody drug to eligible patients in pilot program
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
CVS was picked by the Department of Health and Human Services to give free doses of an antibody drug to eligible coronavirus patients either in their home or long-term care facilities.
Marin County remains out of the Purple Tier, but experts warn that could change quickly
Health officials here are not high-fiving each other over it.
Health officials here are not high-fiving each other over it.
Rob Roth reports.
Special needs class at Del Amigo High closes after 8 test positive for COVID
One week after a Danville high school reopened for in-person learning, eight students and staff members from a special needs class tested positive for COVID-19.
One week after a Danville high school reopened for in-person learning, eight students and staff members from a special needs class tested positive for COVID-19.
Santa Clara County modifies travel quarantine policy, prepares for vaccine distribution
Travel during the holiday period while the coronavirus is spiking is discouraged.
Travel during the holiday period while the coronavirus is spiking is discouraged.
Fremont COVID-19 testing site handles post-Thanksgiving demand
The number of people lining up for COVID-19 tests post Thanksgiving is up.
The number of people lining up for COVID-19 tests post Thanksgiving is up.
Santa Clara County releases COVID-19 vaccination plan
Jesse Gary reports.
Jesse Gary reports.
IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseas
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.
Sacramento sheriff tests positive for COVID-19 following workplace exposure
Sacramento sheriff tests positive for COVID-19.
Sacramento sheriff tests positive for COVID-19.