East Bay man's pandemic portraits projects helps feed the hungry
An East Bay man created what he calls pandemic portraits as a way to help others during the pandemic.
An East Bay man created what he calls pandemic portraits as a way to help others during the pandemic.
Despite being fully vaccinated, many service industry employees are keeping masks on
Many employees at restaurants, gyms and grocery stores are choosing to keep wearing their masks despite being fully vaccinated
Many employees at restaurants, gyms and grocery stores are choosing to keep wearing their masks despite being fully vaccinated
Latinas left workforce more than other demographics amid COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
EDD: Californians must look for work to qualify for jobless aid
California will stop giving unemployment benefits to people who are not actively applying for jobs, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced Thursday.
California will stop giving unemployment benefits to people who are not actively applying for jobs, Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration announced Thursday.
California drops workplace mask rule for vaccinated workers
Fully vaccinated employees will not need to wear masks, except in locations like mass transit and classrooms where they are required for everyone, or in the event of outbreaks.
Fully vaccinated employees will not need to wear masks, except in locations like mass transit and classrooms where they are required for everyone, or in the event of outbreaks.
US to invest $3B in antiviral pills to treat COVID-19, other viruses
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
The United States will invest $3.2 billion to develop antiviral pills to treat COVID-19 and other deadly viruses.
New COVID variant in Wisconsin, officials tracking more than two dozen cases
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is tracking a new variant of COVID-19 with more than two dozen cases in the state.
Up to 75% of community college classes in Bay Area will remain online in the fall
The issue of whether to go back in person raises serious questions about safety, as well as equity, and what’s best for students and staff: Are they more at a disadvantage by going back to campus or staying at home?
The issue of whether to go back in person raises serious questions about safety, as well as equity, and what’s best for students and staff: Are they more at a disadvantage by going back to campus or staying at home?
Europe plans to lift ban on American tourists, summer travelers face myriad of COVID restrictions
Travelers moved through SFO Wednesday with mandatory masks and packed bags, ready for a summer travel season that is regaining signs of life after the past year of lockdowns.
Travelers moved through SFO Wednesday with mandatory masks and packed bags, ready for a summer travel season that is regaining signs of life after the past year of lockdowns.
Downtown San Jose restaurants: When will office workers return?
Restaurants in downtown San Jose rely heavily on business from San Jose State students, office tech workers and convention-goers. Until that mix of clientele returns, many restaurant owners said they’ll continue to struggle.
Restaurants in downtown San Jose rely heavily on business from San Jose State students, office tech workers and convention-goers. Until that mix of clientele returns, many restaurant owners said they’ll continue to struggle.
California to loosen worksite pandemic rules amid reopening
California regulators are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
California regulators are set to approve revised worksite pandemic rules that allow fully vaccinated employees the same freedoms as when they are off the job.
Regeneron antibody drug reduces death in COVID-19 hospitalized patients, study finds
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail was found to cut patient deaths from 30% to 24% among those who hadn’t already developed an immune response.
Royal Caribbean cruise inaugural sailing from Florida postponed after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID protein piñata a main attraction at Los Gatos reopening celebration
A piñata in the form of a COVID protein was the main attraction at a reopening celebration in downtown Los Gatos Tuesday night.
A piñata in the form of a COVID protein was the main attraction at a reopening celebration in downtown Los Gatos Tuesday night.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona college students can't be mandated to take COVID-19 vaccine, wear masks
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Under Ducey's order, students also cannot be forced to submit COVID-19 vaccine documentation or be tested in order to participate in learning.
Restaurants face uphill battle of finding enough workers
In addition to raising prices, industry watchers say restaurants may offer more counter services instead of traditional servers, along with smaller menus to deal with the ongoing worker shortage.
In addition to raising prices, industry watchers say restaurants may offer more counter services instead of traditional servers, along with smaller menus to deal with the ongoing worker shortage.
Many still masked at San Mateo County 'reopening' party
At a community barbecue in Colma, many people stood face-to-face perhaps for the first time in a while. Not just with families, or in pods, but they stood stranger-to-stranger.
At a community barbecue in Colma, many people stood face-to-face perhaps for the first time in a while. Not just with families, or in pods, but they stood stranger-to-stranger.
San Franciscans rejoice as state finally lifts COVID restrictions
San Francisco city leaders said they are eager to get the city back rolling after a 15-month shutdown.
San Francisco city leaders said they are eager to get the city back rolling after a 15-month shutdown.
Individual policies and basing vaccine status on honor system may lead to mask confusion
After 15 months where a mask was a permanent accessory for Californians, people who are vaccinated can take that mask off in most settings.
After 15 months where a mask was a permanent accessory for Californians, people who are vaccinated can take that mask off in most settings.
As California reopens from pandemic, Bay Area residents describe life changes
California is emerging from 15 months of pandemic restrictions. Here's how residents say their lives have been changed and what makes them optimistic.
California is emerging from 15 months of pandemic restrictions. Here's how residents say their lives have been changed and what makes them optimistic.