COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
Protestors against the mandate came out in force prior to the meeting and during the meeting. City leaders in San Jose ultimately decided to approve it.
Protestors against the mandate came out in force prior to the meeting and during the meeting. City leaders in San Jose ultimately decided to approve it.
San Jose City Council approves mayor's vaccine mandate following chaotic meeting
City leaders in San Jose approved a controversial vaccine mandate despite strong opposition. Tuesday?s vote was unanimous. The new rule requires all visitors and staff to show proof they?re vaccinated at events of 50 or more people at city-owned buildings including the SAP Center.
City leaders in San Jose approved a controversial vaccine mandate despite strong opposition. Tuesday?s vote was unanimous. The new rule requires all visitors and staff to show proof they?re vaccinated at events of 50 or more people at city-owned buildings including the SAP Center.
San Jose City Council unanimously approves mayor's vaccine mandate
Dozens of anti-maskers, who predictably did not wear masks in the city chambers, forced the City Council to take a recess as they tried to get unmasked attendees out.
Dozens of anti-maskers, who predictably did not wear masks in the city chambers, forced the City Council to take a recess as they tried to get unmasked attendees out.
San Francisco schools to spend $2.9 million on classroom air purifiers
With more than 50,000 students, a pandemic and wildfires burning throughout the state, San Francisco's school board is poised to vote on purchasing as many as 3,700 air purifiers to distribute to classrooms throughout the city.
With more than 50,000 students, a pandemic and wildfires burning throughout the state, San Francisco's school board is poised to vote on purchasing as many as 3,700 air purifiers to distribute to classrooms throughout the city.
Family of prison officer who died of the coronavirus sues San Quentin
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
False COVID positives at Oakland Unified School District cause confusion
OUSD is now saying some of the cases they reported last week, when they said there were a high of 94 reported cases, were false positive.
OUSD is now saying some of the cases they reported last week, when they said there were a high of 94 reported cases, were false positive.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Bay Area healthcare workers describe latest round of COVID burnout
Some Bay Area healthcare workers said they’re dealing with another round of COVID burnout as they manage a surge of cases driven by the delta variant.
Some Bay Area healthcare workers said they’re dealing with another round of COVID burnout as they manage a surge of cases driven by the delta variant.
Berkeley students' return to campus a boon for local business
The pandemic has certainly dealt a blow to many businesses especially those in college towns.
The pandemic has certainly dealt a blow to many businesses especially those in college towns.
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.