'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.