Mayor Garcetti says he holds his breath when taking photos maskless at Rams NFC Championship game
“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.
COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
San Francisco drops indoor mask mandate at gyms, offices and college classrooms
Let's see your face! As of Tuesday, it's OK for people to ditch their indoor masks in San Francisco at the office, gym, college classroom, religious gatherings and other so-called "stable cohorts" where everyone is vaccinated.
California governor criticized again for not wearing a mask
Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters that he removed his mask only briefly for the photo with Magic Johnson and was otherwise "very judicious" about keeping it in place. He indicated he also removed it occasionally to sip water.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
Santa Clara County marks 2 years since its first detected COVID infection as pandemic continues
Dr. Cody said in the coming months, the county will transition away from mass testing and vaccination. It will leave such actions to private health care providers.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
San Francisco, West Contra Costa school districts temporarily avoid teacher strikes
West Contra Costa and San Francisco school districts have reached agreements with teachers regarding COVID protocol and pay.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
Vaccination proof required to eat inside Oakland restaurants
Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.
Retail stores issue free N95 masks at some locations starting Friday
Walgreens is one of several chain stores expected to hand out free N95 masks from the Biden administration starting Friday. There is a limit of three masks per person.
West Contra Costa Unified's teachers union may call for strike over COVID safety
A survey sent out to teachers last week indicated a majority are in favor of a strike if their demands aren't met.
N95 masks: How often can they be reused?
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
Small California school district lifts outdoor mask mandate for P.E.
If cases continue to fall, Supt. Randall Booker wrote parents a letter saying that he would “rescind” the outdoor mask policy for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 7.
EDD attempt to claw back money it was forced to freely pay out
Many recipients, freelancers or small business owners, who received pandemic relief, say they don't have specific documents that can definitively prove they were seeking work or working.
San Francisco to ease indoor mask rule as omicron cases drop
San Francisco on Thursday announced that it would again allow people to remove their face masks indoors, reinstating the exemption that was in place before the omicron surge, public health officials said.
California appears to pass peak of omicron variant wave
California showed signs it turned the corner on the omicron wave of the coronavirus pandemic, with infection rates falling and hospitalizations well short of the overwhelming deluge officials feared a few weeks ago.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.