'This virus doesn't care': Mother mourns death of daughter who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
31-year-old Danielle Stevens's death has prompted her loved ones to get the shot, especially her mother, who has doubts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
EXPLAINER: How do border policies affect US infection rates?
As the delta variant fuels an increase of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., some of President Joe Biden's critics blame the surge on his border policies, which allow some migrants to enter the country to apply for asylum.
As the delta variant fuels an increase of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., some of President Joe Biden's critics blame the surge on his border policies, which allow some migrants to enter the country to apply for asylum.
Oakland's first day back to school had in-person learning and masks
Monday was the first day of school for Oakland's 49,000 public school students.
Monday was the first day of school for Oakland's 49,000 public school students.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Bay Area restaurants face new challenges from delta variant
Bay Area restaurants are facing new challenges from the delta variant as workers get sick and diners shun eating indoors.
Bay Area restaurants are facing new challenges from the delta variant as workers get sick and diners shun eating indoors.
Fake COVID-19 vaccine cards online worry college officials
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Universities and law enforcement officials are concerned with the circulation of fake COVID-19 vaccine cards sold online amidst the growing number of colleges and universities requiring proof of vaccination.
Oakland public school students return to school amid rising COVID-19 cases
Most of the 35,000 students in the Oakland Unified School District are going back to in-classroom learning on Monday. The school district continues to offer distance learning, but students who choose that option won't be guaranteed placement at their current school when they decide to come back to the classroom.
Most of the 35,000 students in the Oakland Unified School District are going back to in-classroom learning on Monday. The school district continues to offer distance learning, but students who choose that option won't be guaranteed placement at their current school when they decide to come back to the classroom.
New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled for 2021 amid surging COVID-19 cases
The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.
The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in yet another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country.
The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter surge in yet another bleak reminder of how quickly the delta variant has spread through the country.
Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the delta variant surges -- and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were more than twice as likely to get reinfected.
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the delta variant surges -- and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice were more than twice as likely to get reinfected.
Levi's Stadium to welcome 49ers fans, but with new COVID measures
Levi's Stadium will be opening its door to the public for the first time since January 2020 on Saturday.
Levi's Stadium will be opening its door to the public for the first time since January 2020 on Saturday.
Newsom touts $123 billion education package for reopening schools
Gov. Newsom touted the $123 billion education package for reopening schools on Friday. He also mentioned his mask mandate for students which will be enforced by individual school districts.
Gov. Newsom touted the $123 billion education package for reopening schools on Friday. He also mentioned his mask mandate for students which will be enforced by individual school districts.
Delta plus variant COVID cases confirmed in Bay Area
Cases of delta plus variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Santa Clara and Marin counties.
Cases of delta plus variant of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Santa Clara and Marin counties.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
California employment continues to lag despite state reopening
California employment rates are still low despite the fact that job postings are more than 5% above pre-pandemic levels.
California employment rates are still low despite the fact that job postings are more than 5% above pre-pandemic levels.
Great Highway to reopen to car traffic on weekdays
Starting Aug. 16, the Great Highway in San Francisco will welcome back car traffic between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard on weekdays, Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Gordon Mar announced Thursday.
Starting Aug. 16, the Great Highway in San Francisco will welcome back car traffic between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard on weekdays, Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Gordon Mar announced Thursday.
Doubts grow about inflatable Christmas tree's role in hospital's COVID outbreak
Kaiser said that after several investigations, health agencies "could not identify any single employee or patient linked to the majority of both employee or patient cases in the outbreak."
Kaiser said that after several investigations, health agencies "could not identify any single employee or patient linked to the majority of both employee or patient cases in the outbreak."
Oakland public schools prepared to reopen, even as COVID variant surges
With Oakland public schools set to reopen Monday, Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell says the school district is prepared, even as cases of the delta variant continue growing.
With Oakland public schools set to reopen Monday, Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell says the school district is prepared, even as cases of the delta variant continue growing.
Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
Napa joins seven other Bay Area counties with public indoor mask mandate
Napa County on Thursday announced it is joining seven other Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley with an indoor mask mandate, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations.
Napa County on Thursday announced it is joining seven other Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley with an indoor mask mandate, due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations.