SF, Marin colleges to keep indoor mask requirements for indoor settings as local mandates ease
San Francisco and Marin counties partially lifted their indoor mask mandates Friday, but colleges and universities in both counties plan to keep their requirements in place for now.
San Francisco and Marin counties partially lifted their indoor mask mandates Friday, but colleges and universities in both counties plan to keep their requirements in place for now.
California becomes only U.S. state to improve to yellow 'moderate' COVID-19 transmission level
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
New numbers from the CDC show promising signs for California's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
CDC: Unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID-19
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
The latest data from the CDC shows COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective against hospitalization and death even as the extra-contagious delta variant swept the country.
Arkansas restaurant pays student employees to do homework during shift
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
A restaurant group in Arkansas is allowing student employees to do homework for an hour while on the clock, an initiative that is raising grades and also recruiting more employees amid the country’s labor shortage.
Colin Powell's age, cancer left him vulnerable to COVID-19 despite vaccination
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Despite getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.
Berkeley school bus service suspended due to COVID exposure
School bus service in Berkeley has been suspended due to COVID-19 exposure. Bus drivers were told to quarantine as parents are scramble to find alternate ways for their kids to get to school.
School bus service in Berkeley has been suspended due to COVID-19 exposure. Bus drivers were told to quarantine as parents are scramble to find alternate ways for their kids to get to school.
Colin Powell, former US secretary of state, dies of COVID-19 complications
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
Colin Powell, former U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
California parents, teachers plan statewide walkout to protest school vaccine mandate
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
California parents and teachers who oppose school vaccine mandates are planning a statewide walkout Monday.
September was worst month for child COVID-19 infections, AAP says
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
The American Academy of Pediatrics also said the overall COVID-19 infection rate is 8,035 cases per 100,000 children in the population.
US Airlines brace for tough holiday season, busy 2022
The US airline industry faces a tough holiday season as travelers are expected to return to airports at near pre-pandemic levels.
The US airline industry faces a tough holiday season as travelers are expected to return to airports at near pre-pandemic levels.
International tourists to flock to San Francisco as pandemic eases
The US will soon be getting back something it lost during the pandemic: millions of foreign tourists.
The US will soon be getting back something it lost during the pandemic: millions of foreign tourists.
Pandemic underscores need to diversify Tahoe tourist economy
On the bright side, the number of residents with advanced degrees has steadily increased over the last decade "suggesting a knowledgeable and skilled talent pool is available to be tapped in Tahoe to support existing and/or new businesses."
On the bright side, the number of residents with advanced degrees has steadily increased over the last decade "suggesting a knowledgeable and skilled talent pool is available to be tapped in Tahoe to support existing and/or new businesses."
SFO resumes direct flights to Dublin, Ireland for first time since pandemic
Direct international flights between San Francisco International Airport and Dublin Airport in Ireland are returning for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, airport officials said Friday.
Direct international flights between San Francisco International Airport and Dublin Airport in Ireland are returning for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, airport officials said Friday.
Berkeley school bus service canceled next week due to staff COVID exposure
Berkeley Unified School District is canceling bus service for its elementary schools next week due to a COVID exposure, officials say.
Berkeley Unified School District is canceling bus service for its elementary schools next week due to a COVID exposure, officials say.
Most exemptions from COVID vaccine mandate granted in Contra Costa County
To receive a religious exemption, an employee must explain their feelings in writing. The county human resources department has the final say. Workers with exemptions must take COVID tests every week.
To receive a religious exemption, an employee must explain their feelings in writing. The county human resources department has the final say. Workers with exemptions must take COVID tests every week.
San Francisco and Marin counties lift most masking rules
As of today, mask mandates are less strict in San Francisco and Marin counties, thanks to vaccinations and compliance with rules. In many settings, you can take off your mask indoors if you're fully vaccinated.
As of today, mask mandates are less strict in San Francisco and Marin counties, thanks to vaccinations and compliance with rules. In many settings, you can take off your mask indoors if you're fully vaccinated.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Mother goes all out on Halloween decorations for homebound son
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.
BART mandates all employees get vaccinated against COVID by Dec. 13
BART's Board of Directors approved a COVID-19 vaccine mandate Thursday requiring all employees, board members, contractors and consultants to be fully vaccinated by December 13th.
BART's Board of Directors approved a COVID-19 vaccine mandate Thursday requiring all employees, board members, contractors and consultants to be fully vaccinated by December 13th.