California offering COVID-19 booster shots to those 65 and older, others at high risk

California is now offering COVID-19 booster shots for those over the age of 65 as well as high-risk individuals. Here's how to get an appointment for a booster shot if you qualify.

Dreamforce smaller than ever, a comeback nonetheless

San Francisco is hosting its first major convention since COVID struck the city's visitor industry. This year, the usually massive Dreamforce convention is significantly scaled down. After going virtual last year, Dreamforce is back, but much smaller than before.

CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red

With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.

Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says

A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.

Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19

Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.

'Mega event' rules take effect in California

New state requirements take effect for large gatherings called "mega events."

COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu

COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.

US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.

California has lowest COVID case rate in the nation

The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.

California labor force down 1.1M workers compared to pre-pandemic level

The most recent labor report showed, once again, there are about 1.1 million Californians able to return to work but choosing not to. High unemployment continues, even though there are jobs around everywhere.

'We are tired:' Hundreds of East Bay doctors plead residents to get vaccinated

Over 400 doctors in the East Bay sent an open letter to residents pleading for residents to get vaccinated. The letter states they are tired of the suffering caused by the virus.

Salesforce Dreamforce conference to return to San Francisco's Moscone Center

San Francisco is preparing to welcome back one of its largest conventions. Salesforce's Dreamforce is returning to the Moscone Center next Tuesday.

Marin County schools offering students free take-home COVID test kits

To keep kids in school, one Bay Area County is sending home free COVID test kits to students and staff. Nine schools in Marin County are part of a pilot program with the California Department of Health, that could become a model for schools across the state.