Bay Area health officers announce criteria to lift indoor mask mandate
Health officers for nine Bay Area jurisdictions on Thursday said they would lift indoor mask mandates when COVID cases and hospitalizations are low and when 80% of the cities' total population is fully vaccinated. That won't be until at least December.
Health officers for nine Bay Area jurisdictions on Thursday said they would lift indoor mask mandates when COVID cases and hospitalizations are low and when 80% of the cities' total population is fully vaccinated. That won't be until at least December.
More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
When will Bay Area mask mandates be lifted? Answer could come this week
An announcement from health officers is expected to come Thursday, giving more details about when they might decide to drop indoor mask requirements for people who are fully vaccinated.
An announcement from health officers is expected to come Thursday, giving more details about when they might decide to drop indoor mask requirements for people who are fully vaccinated.
Gov. Newsom signs bills into law to improve, expedite EDD claims
Gov. Newsom signed a raft of bills further forcing the EDD to clean up and streamline its act; a small consolation to those on the backlog of claims.
Gov. Newsom signed a raft of bills further forcing the EDD to clean up and streamline its act; a small consolation to those on the backlog of claims.
San Francisco Family Relief Fund helps struggling Bayview District residents
Some 800 families still struggling financially from the pandemic received help from the San Francisco Family Relief Fund in the Bayview District Wednesday.
Some 800 families still struggling financially from the pandemic received help from the San Francisco Family Relief Fund in the Bayview District Wednesday.
Visitors line up for Navy ship tours as part of San Francisco's Fleet Week
The Navy is in town for Fleet Week and visitors are lining up for tours. Ship tours started on Wednesday and visitors lined up as activity kicked into high gear.
The Navy is in town for Fleet Week and visitors are lining up for tours. Ship tours started on Wednesday and visitors lined up as activity kicked into high gear.
Unvaccinated SFMTA employees want less strict vaccine mandate
First it was first responders and law enforcement, now San Francisco's Muni workers are facing a deadline to get vaccinated or lose their jobs. That deadline is set for the end of this month.
First it was first responders and law enforcement, now San Francisco's Muni workers are facing a deadline to get vaccinated or lose their jobs. That deadline is set for the end of this month.
CDC removes holiday guidance suggesting ‘virtual’ celebrations from website
A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.
A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.
2 vaccinated women die of COVID in Santa Cruz county
Santa Cruz county has reported its first two COVID deaths among vaccinated residents. Public health officials are urging the public to get vaccine booster shots if eligible.
Santa Cruz county has reported its first two COVID deaths among vaccinated residents. Public health officials are urging the public to get vaccine booster shots if eligible.
No major religion opposes the COVID vaccine, but exemptions are still being granted
Out of roughly 7,000 city employees, more than 300 applied and were given an exemption. The majority are religious. Nearly one-third of those exemptions are in the police department.
Out of roughly 7,000 city employees, more than 300 applied and were given an exemption. The majority are religious. Nearly one-third of those exemptions are in the police department.
Garland says authorities will target school board threats
The U.S. attorney general is directing authorities to deal with threats targeting school boards and teachers over mask mandates.
The U.S. attorney general is directing authorities to deal with threats targeting school boards and teachers over mask mandates.
San Francisco the only city nationwide to host Fleet Week this year
The only Fleet Week nationwide this year is in San Francisco. Ship tours begin on Wednesday.
The only Fleet Week nationwide this year is in San Francisco. Ship tours begin on Wednesday.
At-home COVID-19 test: FDA approves rapid, 30-minute antigen swab kit
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
US hospitals brace for next possible COVID-19 surge
The United States has reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief.
The United States has reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief.
End of free health insurance may push workers to seek jobs, experts say
Unlike every other recession in the last four decades, workers are not flocking back to work even though most employers are hiring.
Unlike every other recession in the last four decades, workers are not flocking back to work even though most employers are hiring.
Booster shot clinic now open to all who qualify in San Rafael
The COVID-19 booster shot clinic in San Rafael's Northgate Mall is now open to all who meet the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for receiving the additional dose, Marin County officials said Friday.
The COVID-19 booster shot clinic in San Rafael's Northgate Mall is now open to all who meet the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for receiving the additional dose, Marin County officials said Friday.
Oakland's vibe is alive: Triumphant return for First Fridays
For the first time in 18 months, First Fridays returned to Oakland, bringing art, music and culture back to the open streets.
For the first time in 18 months, First Fridays returned to Oakland, bringing art, music and culture back to the open streets.
California's eviction ban has ended, here's what to know
Tenants with unpaid rent can still stay in their homes and avoid eviction, but only if they have applied for emergency rental assistance.
Tenants with unpaid rent can still stay in their homes and avoid eviction, but only if they have applied for emergency rental assistance.
Health insurance still available for Californians who lost COBRA benefits
As many as 16 million Americans lost their employer-sponsored COBRA health insurance benefits Thursday after a government stimulus bill expired.
As many as 16 million Americans lost their employer-sponsored COBRA health insurance benefits Thursday after a government stimulus bill expired.
Reaction mixed after governor orders student vaccines
Some are hailing Gov.
Some are hailing Gov.