Wastewater tests show high COVID levels in Santa Clara County
Wastewater samples used for the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network show all four Santa Clara County sewersheds have high levels of COVID-19.
‘Star Wars,’ ‘Happy Days’ actor Gary Friedkin dies due to COVID-19 complications
The 4-foot-tall actor appeared in “Blade Runner,” “Young Doctors in Love,” “Happy Days,” and also starred as an Ewok in the “Star Wars” franchise.
House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
FDA clears bivalent COVID-19 booster shots for children under 5
The FDA has authorized use of the tweaked shots starting at age 6 months, but just who is eligible depends on how many vaccinations they’ve already had.
Mask mandates back for jails, shelters in these Bay Area counties
With the number of COVID cases rising, facemask mandates are back for jails and shelters in Marin, Santa Clara and Sonoma counties.
Respiratory virus hospitalizations expected to severely impact state's hospital capacity
A wave of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus infections among children is currently outpacing the state's availability of pediatric hospital beds, one of the state's top health officials said Tuesday.
49ers host Hope for the Holidays giveaway for Bay Area families
The 49ers held their annual giveaway event Tuesday at Levi Stadium giving food and gifts to hundreds of people. About 30 of the team’s players were there to hand out the items to each family.
COVID-19 rates climbing in Bay Area
Rates of COVID infection are rising rapidly in the Bay Area and experts say it's more than just a post-Thanksgiving jump.
China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
China on Sunday reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions amid increasingly vocal public frustration over the measures.
SF reports its first flu-related death of season
San Francisco on Friday reported its first death of the current flu season in a resident under the age of 65.
Upsurge in staff COVID cases closes popular San Francisco restaurant
Zuni Café on Market Street in San Francisco is temporarily closed due to an upsurge in COVID cases amongst staff. Doctors say four respiratory viruses are currently circulating.
Twitter drops COVID misinformation policy as hospitalizations rise
Twitter’s decision to stop enforcing its policy against false COVID information comes as cases and hospitalizations increase across California.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liver transplant saves Oakland woman's life, giving her reason to advocate for more organ donations
Goldie Williams was given just weeks to live and underwent an emergency liver transplant. She is already raising awareness about organ donations, which are desperately needed.
Children's medicine missing from Bay Area pharmacy shelves
Pharmacies are running out of fever-reducing medicines for children like Tylenol and Motrin with more kids sick battling a cold, flu, RSV or COVID.
SF boutique highlights crafts made by people with special needs
The season of giving is here, and the Helper’s Artisans Boutique in San Francisco may be the perfect place to browse. But to many, the shop is a gift in itself.
A holiday tradition: Christmas tree shopping day after Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving usually has a lot of people shopping, and that includes looking for a Christmas tree. A holiday tradition unfolded at Clancy's Christmas Trees in San Francisco. Business was brisk.
Homeless women in San Jose return thousands in cash to rightful owner
A group of homeless people in an encampment in San Jose jumped into action to help a neighbor named George who lost almost everything in a recent fire.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
South Bay family travels to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup
Monday’s World Cup match between Team USA and Wales will mark the achievement of a major bucket list for one set of South Bay parents.