Some US schools offering exemption letters, strategies to escape mask and vaccine mandates
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Across the U.S., some public officials and other community leaders are trying to help people come up with ways to get exempted from having to wear masks or get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Bay Area parents juggle full-time jobs while elementary school students quarantine
Elementary school classrooms in parts of the Bay Area are in lockdown due to exposure to COVID. With more parents no longer working from home, juggling the demands of a 10 to 14-day lockdown with a full-time job is proving difficult for many.
Elementary school classrooms in parts of the Bay Area are in lockdown due to exposure to COVID. With more parents no longer working from home, juggling the demands of a 10 to 14-day lockdown with a full-time job is proving difficult for many.
Comirnaty: Pfizer-BioNTech explains COVID-19 vaccine name’s meaning
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
Full FDA approval triggers deadline for SF workers to get vaccinated or lose their job
With the Pfizer vaccine receiving its full Food and Drug Administration approval, the clock is now ticking for city workers in San Francisco to get vaccinated or lose their jobs.
With the Pfizer vaccine receiving its full Food and Drug Administration approval, the clock is now ticking for city workers in San Francisco to get vaccinated or lose their jobs.
DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
Biden asks Supreme Court to keep CDC eviction ban in place
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
President Joe Biden asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to keep an eviction moratorium in place after Georgia and Alabama realtors sought to challenge a lower court’s ruling.
Rev Jesse Jackson and wife remain hospitalized for COVID-19
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, remained hospitalized Monday after testing positive for COVID-19, family members said.
Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, remained hospitalized Monday after testing positive for COVID-19, family members said.
Moraga police officer dies of COVID complications
The Moraga Police Departments is mourning the loss of Corporal Kevin Mooney, who died Saturday from COVID-19 and related complications.
The Moraga Police Departments is mourning the loss of Corporal Kevin Mooney, who died Saturday from COVID-19 and related complications.
Benicia considering indoor mask mandate
Without any guidance from Solano County, cities are forced to make up their own rules, and that’s what the City Council of Benicia will be considering next week with regards to masking indoors.
Without any guidance from Solano County, cities are forced to make up their own rules, and that’s what the City Council of Benicia will be considering next week with regards to masking indoors.
Festival organizers wrestle with fast-changing COVID restrictions
Summer concerts at Stern Grove will end on Aug. 29, with the band Tower of Power taking the stage.
Summer concerts at Stern Grove will end on Aug. 29, with the band Tower of Power taking the stage.
LA County mask mandate for 'mega events' like concerts, sports games takes effect
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
The county defined “outdoor mega events" as any event that attracts a crowd of over 10,000 people, including music or food festivals, car shows, large endurance events and marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts.
California adding jobs, but unemployment claims remain elevated
California employers are adding new jobs at a record-breaking pace even as the state's unemployment claims remain stubbornly high, a sign the highly contagious delta variant could be giving people pause about returning to work.
California employers are adding new jobs at a record-breaking pace even as the state's unemployment claims remain stubbornly high, a sign the highly contagious delta variant could be giving people pause about returning to work.
‘Kill Bill’ star Sonny Chiba dies at 82 from COVID-19
Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.
Chiba was known for many roles, including “Kill Bill” and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” and inspired many action filmmakers and actors including Quentin Tarantino and Keanu Reeves.
Wildfire smoke particles may increase risk of COVID and death
Exposure to pollution particles in wildfire smoke may have already led to thousands of cases of COVID-19 and deaths, according to new research.
Exposure to pollution particles in wildfire smoke may have already led to thousands of cases of COVID-19 and deaths, according to new research.
San Jose Mayor Liccardo proposes COVID vaccination mandate for events with 50 or more people
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo proposed a COVID vaccination mandate for any event of 50 or more people held in a city-owned building.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo proposed a COVID vaccination mandate for any event of 50 or more people held in a city-owned building.
Antibodies detected in white-tailed deer exposed to COVID-19 in 4 states, study says
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Evidence of COVID-19 antibodies were found in 40% of white-tailed deer samples taken from Illinois, Michigan, New York and Pennsylvania.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival moves online
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival will be held virtually for the second year in a row due to a recent surge of COVID cases.
The Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival will be held virtually for the second year in a row due to a recent surge of COVID cases.
COVID-triggered ADEM disorder leaves girl unable to see, speak
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
A Bloomington mom is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 after her happy and healthy 8-year-old daughter developed a rare debilitating disorder from COVID-19
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.