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.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival returns virtually this weekend
The 21st Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival -- the popular three-day San Francisco festival celebrating bluegrass music -- is making a virtual comeback this weekend.
The 21st Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival -- the popular three-day San Francisco festival celebrating bluegrass music -- is making a virtual comeback this weekend.
East Bay high school football showdown canceled because of COVID
Players on both varsity and JV teams at McClymonds High tested positive for the virus.
Players on both varsity and JV teams at McClymonds High tested positive for the virus.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Face masks no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County
Face masks are no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County.
Face masks are no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County.
Renters scared of losing homes with San Francisco eviction moratorium near expiration
Renters marched through the streets of San Francisco at the eleventh hour in an attempt to stop pandemic evictions.
Renters marched through the streets of San Francisco at the eleventh hour in an attempt to stop pandemic evictions.
Leaders of concession workers' union call off SF Giants ballpark strike
Concession workers at Oracle Park are not expected to strike, now that union leaders have reached an agreement with the food service contractor for the San Francisco Giants.
Concession workers at Oracle Park are not expected to strike, now that union leaders have reached an agreement with the food service contractor for the San Francisco Giants.
Increased COVID-19 safety measures could be hindering state's economic recovery
While counties such as Contra Costa have adopted strict COVID-19 measures, it remains unclear if the increased regulations will lead to a substantial economic recovery.
While counties such as Contra Costa have adopted strict COVID-19 measures, it remains unclear if the increased regulations will lead to a substantial economic recovery.