Inflation: Is it close to peaking? Economists weigh in
The federal government reported, the inflation rate grew to 8.5%, the highest since more than four decades when Jimmy Carter was president. For many years, 2% inflation didn't matter to most consumers and was not a political issue. Things have changed.
The federal government reported, the inflation rate grew to 8.5%, the highest since more than four decades when Jimmy Carter was president. For many years, 2% inflation didn't matter to most consumers and was not a political issue. Things have changed.
Philadelphia mask mandate to be reinstated April 18 amid rising COVID-19 case counts
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
As COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Philadelphia, health officials have announced the return to a mask mandate for indoor public spaces with enforcement beginning on April 18.
CVS to update COVID-19 online portal for people with disabilities, DOJ says
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Federal officials found CVS’s COVID-19 vaccine registration portal was not accessible for a couple of reasons to people with certain disabilities.
Rep. Tlaib tests positive for COVID-19 amid high-profile D.C. surge
“I've tested positive for COVID-19,” the representative from Michigan tweeted Monday.
“I've tested positive for COVID-19,” the representative from Michigan tweeted Monday.
CA health dept. says people exposed to COVID-19 but are asymptomatic no longer recommended to quarantine
People who have been exposed to COVID-19 but are asymptomatic will no longer be recommended to quarantine for any length of time, according to new guidance from the California Department of Public Health.
People who have been exposed to COVID-19 but are asymptomatic will no longer be recommended to quarantine for any length of time, according to new guidance from the California Department of Public Health.
Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
Thieves steal touring band's passports and green cards in Oakland
A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.
A touring Venezuelan rock band discovered their van had been cleaned out by thieves in Oakland. They are now missing documents including green cards, passports, and Social Security cards.
COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
Napa doctor admits to selling fake COVID vaccine cards, immunization pills
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
A naturopathic doctor in the North Bay pleaded guilty on Wednesday for selling fake COVID vaccination cards and homeoprophylaxis immunization pills, the Department of Justice said.
COVID hospitalizations, deaths stay low even though San Francisco has Bay Area's highest case rate
San Francisco's rate of new COVID-19 cases is outpacing all other Bay Area counties as well as most of the state, according to local and state health data.
San Francisco's rate of new COVID-19 cases is outpacing all other Bay Area counties as well as most of the state, according to local and state health data.
Kamala Harris' communications director tests positive for COVID-19 after close contact with VP
The communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a day after he attended a ceremony at the White House without a mask.
The communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a day after he attended a ceremony at the White House without a mask.
San Jose aligns with state guidelines, repeals mask requirement for most indoor settings
Masks will no longer be required indoors in most places across San Jose after the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to align with the state's masking guidelines.
Masks will no longer be required indoors in most places across San Jose after the City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to align with the state's masking guidelines.
Mickey Mouse can start hugging again at Disney parks
For nearly two years, costumed characters at U.S. Disney parks have kept their distance from visitors because of the pandemic. They haven't been able to give hugs, sign autographs or interact up close with fans
For nearly two years, costumed characters at U.S. Disney parks have kept their distance from visitors because of the pandemic. They haven't been able to give hugs, sign autographs or interact up close with fans
Google heads back to the office, but employees have a say in maintaining hybrid schedule
As Google workers head back to the office, the hybrid work schedule that includes remote work, seems to be the latest take on 'new normal.'
As Google workers head back to the office, the hybrid work schedule that includes remote work, seems to be the latest take on 'new normal.'
Restaurant week and Off the Grid return to San Francisco
Dining out is back on the menu for San Francisco foodies looking for something to do. San Francisco Restaurant Week launched on Friday as well as Off the Grid.
Dining out is back on the menu for San Francisco foodies looking for something to do. San Francisco Restaurant Week launched on Friday as well as Off the Grid.
Redwood City music fest is a father's love letter to son's memory
The Fox Theatre in Redwood City plays host to the Zach Fest this weekend. But it's no ordinary music festival, it's a father's love letter to the memory of his son.
The Fox Theatre in Redwood City plays host to the Zach Fest this weekend. But it's no ordinary music festival, it's a father's love letter to the memory of his son.
Driving factors behind the Great Resignation
Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at Glassdoor, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the latest employment figures that show a high number of workers quitting jobs and finding new employment elsewhere.
Daniel Zhao, a senior economist at Glassdoor, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about the latest employment figures that show a high number of workers quitting jobs and finding new employment elsewhere.
Mark Ibañez's 'Vinyl Room' shows his first love was music before sports
KTVU sports director Mark Ibañez's 43-year-career comes to a close at a peculiar time where he mostly broadcast from a makeshift-home studio that came to be known as The Vinyl Room.
KTVU sports director Mark Ibañez's 43-year-career comes to a close at a peculiar time where he mostly broadcast from a makeshift-home studio that came to be known as The Vinyl Room.
California lawmakers extend eviction ban for some renters
Tens of thousands of Californians facing eviction on Friday for not paying their rent will get to stay in their homes for at least another three months after Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis signed a law to extend protections just hours before they were scheduled to expire.
Tens of thousands of Californians facing eviction on Friday for not paying their rent will get to stay in their homes for at least another three months after Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis signed a law to extend protections just hours before they were scheduled to expire.