Worldwide port congestion will cost all of us

Container ship congestion at ports is creating delays and shipping costs to double and triple in some cases.

Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19

After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.

US records more than 70,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 462 deaths

The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.

Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time

Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.

Felton Music Hall forced to close again one month after reopening due to COVID outbreak

Four Santa Cruz County residents were hospitalized due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Felton Music Hall, forcing the venue to close again just one month after reopening.

Three California grocery stores cited for not providing employees with paid COVID-19 sick leave

The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited three El Super grocery stores for a total of more than $447,000 after they allegedly failed to provide paid sick leave to 95 employees affected by COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.

California State University system to require COVID-19 vaccines for in-person activities this fall

The California State University system announced Monday it will require all students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in any in-person classes or activities for the fall term.

COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.

Quadriplegic former Cal rugby star finds true calling as motivational speaker

Former University of California Berkeley rugby star Robert Paylor says in many ways, he is doing better than ever, even if he still needs a wheelchair.

New COVID questions arise amidst rapid spread of the delta variant

Dr. John Schwartzberg, a UC Berkeley Infectious Disease Expert, answered questions people may have about the COVID vaccines.

California healthcare workers and state employees must show vaccination status

California will require state employees and all health care workers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or get tested weekly as officials aim to slow rising coronavirus infections, mostly among the unvaccinated.

Face masks now required in all San Mateo County buildings

San Mateo County is now requiring everyone to wear face covering inside county buildings, regardless of vaccination status.

Nearly 500 San Francisco bars may check customers' COVID vaccination status

In an effort to curb infections and protect workers, patrons must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or present a 72-hour negative COVID test to eat or drink indoors.