Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone who doesn't wear a mask is a schmuck

The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.

Vaccinated or not, Stanford to test students for COVID-19 once a week

Stanford University becomes one of the first in the nation to test every student once a week for COVID-19, whether they are vaccinated or not. Stanford notified students about the new requirement on Wednesday.

Not all Bay Area school districts have tracked teachers' vaccination status

A survey of Bay Area school districts finds the majority of them are tracking vaccinations and many have been offering testing but some districts have no idea how many teachers are fully vaccinated.

New California COVID rules for hospital visitors take effect

A new rule goes into effect on Wednesday requiring anyone visiting a hospital or skilled nursing home in California to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.

Push to get Sonoma County students vaccinated

Some counties, such as neighboring Marin, are requiring teachers to either be vaccinated or submit to regularly testing. Sonoma County has not gone that far.

'Hamilton' reopens at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre

‘Hamilton’ is back on stage in San Francisco for the first time in more than 16 months. But those going to the show will have to provide more than a ticket to get in.

Oakland school officials say district workers required to get COVID vaccine or test weekly

Just one day after the first day of school, Oakland school officials announced district staff, contractors and volunteers are now required to get the COVID-19 vaccination or to be tested weekly starting September 7. 

Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus

Stevie Nicks has canceled appearances at five music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns. Nicks released a statement Tuesday saying these are challenging times requiring challenging decisions. 

US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.

Florida mother dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth

A West Melbourne family is going through unimaginable heartbreak after a woman gave birth and then died shortly after due to COVID-19.

San Ramon students head back to school after some criticize mask mandate

San Ramon parents against the school mask mandate argued and booed over a state requirement requiring that masks be worn indoors for all people regardless of vaccination status.

Mild COVID-19 infections rising in Bay Area for children under 12

A Bay Area pediatrician said she's seeing an increasing number of patients under the age of 12 test positive for coronavirus, but none have required hospitalization.