China estimates 250 million people caught COVID-19 since end of 'zero-COVID' policy: report
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
Officials reportedly estimated around 37 million people were infected on Tuesday alone.
Decades after military service interrupted college, 85-year-old collects diploma from USF
It’s been an extra special holiday season for an 85-year-old San Francisco native who finally got to walk across the stage to officially collect his college diploma at the University of San Francisco (USF) some 67 years after he began his college journey.
It’s been an extra special holiday season for an 85-year-old San Francisco native who finally got to walk across the stage to officially collect his college diploma at the University of San Francisco (USF) some 67 years after he began his college journey.
California to end mandatory pay for workers with COVID
California will stop making companies pay employees who can’t work because they caught the coronavirus while on the job.
California will stop making companies pay employees who can’t work because they caught the coronavirus while on the job.
Invasive strep A among children being investigated by CDC after UK reports several deaths
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
While strep A is typically a common infection that can be easily treated, what is concerning some experts is an increase in an invasive form of strep that can be life-threatening. One North Texas doctor says the invasive form of strep A, which the CDC is monitoring, is something parents need to be aware of.
Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
With 10 days of holiday shopping left, shoppers are cutting back on spending
The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping.
The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping.
Oakland's vice mayor wants to restore masking requirement in certain facilities
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and some community members want to restore the requirement to wear a facial covering inside city facilities, which would provide equitable access to all and protect the public's health, Kaplan's office said Tuesday.
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan and some community members want to restore the requirement to wear a facial covering inside city facilities, which would provide equitable access to all and protect the public's health, Kaplan's office said Tuesday.
Polar bear makes 'snow angels' at Utah zoo after snowstorm
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
A storm forced the zoo to close for a day after the area received more than 10 inches of snow.
Marin County flu cases surge as hospital beds and Tamiflu run low
Hospital beds in Marin County are filling up with patients and nearing capacity.
Hospital beds in Marin County are filling up with patients and nearing capacity.
'Tripledemic' prompts change to CDC masking guidance
At San Jose’s Christmas in the Park event, families enjoyed dazzling lights, kiddie rides, and festive performances. The outdoor event is a holiday favorite but this year, some people chose to enjoy the celebration masked up.
At San Jose’s Christmas in the Park event, families enjoyed dazzling lights, kiddie rides, and festive performances. The outdoor event is a holiday favorite but this year, some people chose to enjoy the celebration masked up.
Berkeley teacher wins $1K as part of inaugural 'Kindness Award,' aimed at celebrating acts of kindness
A grade school teacher was named the winner of the first ever Chris Kindness Award, an initiative created by a University of California at Berkeley professor to promote acts of kindness in his community.
A grade school teacher was named the winner of the first ever Chris Kindness Award, an initiative created by a University of California at Berkeley professor to promote acts of kindness in his community.
Morocco's Sofiane Boufal dances with mother after World Cup quarter-final win against Portugal
The video shows the mother and son adorably holding hands, dancing in circles and in front of the crowd.
The video shows the mother and son adorably holding hands, dancing in circles and in front of the crowd.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.