Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
California issues new guidelines on who can get booster shots
California told health care providers to not turn anyone away even if they don’t meet the CDC’s criteria as long as it has been at least six months since their second Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months since their single Johnson & Johnson shot.
California told health care providers to not turn anyone away even if they don’t meet the CDC’s criteria as long as it has been at least six months since their second Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months since their single Johnson & Johnson shot.
Veterans honored for their service in San Jose
A Veteran’s Day dinner was held in San Jose to honor veterans for their service to our country and to their community. Blue Star Moms were also recognized.
A Veteran’s Day dinner was held in San Jose to honor veterans for their service to our country and to their community. Blue Star Moms were also recognized.
FDA recalls 2.2 million at-home coronavirus tests due to false positives
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
About 660,000 of the 2.2 million tests being recalled have already been used
San Francisco Archdiocese not requiring students 5 and older to get COVID vaccine
The Archdiocese of San Francisco sent a letter this week stating they will not require students ages five and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at its parochial schools.
The Archdiocese of San Francisco sent a letter this week stating they will not require students ages five and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at its parochial schools.
Native American nonprofit improves Oakland community health under Waukazoo's leadership
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
The Native American Health Center (NAHC) in the Fruitvale District is 1,400 patients strong and employs more than 100 indigenous people, the largest employer of Native Americans in the Bay Area.
California prepares for possible winter COVID-19 surge
California earlier this fall had the nation’s lowest COVID-19 case rate but is now 16th, Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
California earlier this fall had the nation’s lowest COVID-19 case rate but is now 16th, Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
Contra Costa County issuing fines to restaurants not checking customers vaccination status
Dining out is a delicate situation for restaurants who are required to ask for proof of COVID vaccination and some eateries have been defying the requirement to check.
Dining out is a delicate situation for restaurants who are required to ask for proof of COVID vaccination and some eateries have been defying the requirement to check.
COVID cases rising in certain areas of California
The rise isn't surprising and a few factors are at work.
The rise isn't surprising and a few factors are at work.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
One of the Bay Area's last surviving roller skate rinks set to close
One of the Bay Area’s last roller skating rinks — The Golden Skate — is preparing to close.
One of the Bay Area’s last roller skating rinks — The Golden Skate — is preparing to close.
Biden to extend FEMA-backed COVID-19 aid until April 2022
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
The White House says President Joe Biden is extending the federal government’s 100% reimbursement of COVID-19 emergency response costs to states, tribes and territories through April 1, 2022.
Alameda County to require emergency responders get fully vaccinated
All Alameda County first responders will soon be required to be vaccinated, according to a new health order issued Tuesday.
All Alameda County first responders will soon be required to be vaccinated, according to a new health order issued Tuesday.
Customer stabbed at Santa Monica grocery store over masks, police say
A fight at a Santa Monica – allegedly over mask-wearing – ended with a customer being stabbed late Monday night.
A fight at a Santa Monica – allegedly over mask-wearing – ended with a customer being stabbed late Monday night.
US surgeon general releases guide to combating COVID-19 misinformation
The U.S. Surgeon General released a guide aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, including tips on how to talk to friends and family.
The U.S. Surgeon General released a guide aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19 misinformation, including tips on how to talk to friends and family.
Aaron Rodgers upset with being 'crucified' for COVID vax explanation: report
The fallout from Aaron Rodgers explaining the reasons why he chose to be unvaccinated against the coronavirus is reportedly irking the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback.
The fallout from Aaron Rodgers explaining the reasons why he chose to be unvaccinated against the coronavirus is reportedly irking the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback.
Emotional reunions at Bay Area airports as international travelers return
Bay Area airports welcomed big crowds of international travelers on the first day the U.S. lifted travel bans from 33 countries.
Bay Area airports welcomed big crowds of international travelers on the first day the U.S. lifted travel bans from 33 countries.
North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
San Francisco police officer dies from COVID, source says
A San Francisco police officer died on Saturday from complications with COVID, a source confirmed to KTVU.
A San Francisco police officer died on Saturday from complications with COVID, a source confirmed to KTVU.
Vigil held for Benicia teen killed responding to online car ad
A large crowd gathered in Benicia to honor the memory of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Fairfield while responding to an online car ad.
A large crowd gathered in Benicia to honor the memory of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Fairfield while responding to an online car ad.