People line street for COVID-19 tests in China following delta variant outbreak
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Richmond's East Brother Light Station finds temporary power source but seeks long-term solution
The historic East Brother Light Station, Richmond's oldest structure, has found a temporary solution to restore power to the bed and breakfast that operates within the light station after its 30-year-old submarine cable broke in April.
The historic East Brother Light Station, Richmond's oldest structure, has found a temporary solution to restore power to the bed and breakfast that operates within the light station after its 30-year-old submarine cable broke in April.
Alameda County adjusts criteria for COVID-19 death reporting
Alameda County has changed the methodology behind how they record coronavirus deaths, causing its fatality figures to decrease by 25%.
Alameda County has changed the methodology behind how they record coronavirus deaths, causing its fatality figures to decrease by 25%.
San Mateo County Fair kicks off with free admission for attendees who get the vaccine
The San Mateo County Fair kicked off on Saturday, drawing a huge crowd. The fair is offering free admission and other incentives to attendees who get vaccinated on site.
The San Mateo County Fair kicked off on Saturday, drawing a huge crowd. The fair is offering free admission and other incentives to attendees who get vaccinated on site.
G-7 leaders agree to make tech giants pay fair taxes
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
The world’s richest countries have signed a landmark agreement committing them to confronting corporate tax avoidance and making sure giant tech companies pay their fair share.
San Francisco City Hall reopening to the public Monday after 15 month closure
San Francisco City Hall will open to the public on Monday for the first time in 15 months, and most offices will be open for full service, officials said on Saturday.
San Francisco City Hall will open to the public on Monday for the first time in 15 months, and most offices will be open for full service, officials said on Saturday.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Despite pandemic, UCSF staff holds annual prom for pediatric patients
On Friday night, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hosted it's 10th annual prom, after canceling last year's due to the pandemic. This year was the first ever virtual prom.
On Friday night, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital hosted it's 10th annual prom, after canceling last year's due to the pandemic. This year was the first ever virtual prom.
California governor won’t lift virus ‘state of emergency’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend rules involving the coronavirus.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he will not lift a state of emergency that gives him broad powers to impose or suspend rules involving the coronavirus.
1st drawing in California's lottery kicks off: Win up to $1.5M
California is one of several states trying to incentivize people still reluctant to get the COVID vaccine - with money.
California is one of several states trying to incentivize people still reluctant to get the COVID vaccine - with money.
Inspector General say guards conducted biased investigation into mask wearing at NorCal prison
The Office of Inspector General found that guards at one Northern California prison, which they wouldn't name, "conducted a woefully inadequate and biased inquiry and made incorrect findings," after an incarcerated person complained about 20 times that he saw various guards not wearing masks.
The Office of Inspector General found that guards at one Northern California prison, which they wouldn't name, "conducted a woefully inadequate and biased inquiry and made incorrect findings," after an incarcerated person complained about 20 times that he saw various guards not wearing masks.
Longtime LA radio host recovers from COVID-19 with beloved 'Tank' by his side
The longtime radio host says his 185-pound dog refuses to leave his side.
The longtime radio host says his 185-pound dog refuses to leave his side.
Most vaccinated California workers must keep masks on
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board made clear that the regulations are only a stopgap while they consider further easing pandemic rules in coming weeks or months. The board initially voted 4-to-3 to reject any changes to current rules.
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board made clear that the regulations are only a stopgap while they consider further easing pandemic rules in coming weeks or months. The board initially voted 4-to-3 to reject any changes to current rules.
Bay Area health officers say schools should return to full in-person instruction this fall
Health officials say the data shows that when it comes to COVID and a host of other factors, school is the safest place for kids.
Health officials say the data shows that when it comes to COVID and a host of other factors, school is the safest place for kids.
California to pay $2M church legal fees over virus closures
The state of California has agreed not to impose greater coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings than it does on retail establishments in a pair of settlements that provide more than $2 million in fees to lawyers who challenged the rules as a violation of religious freedom.
The state of California has agreed not to impose greater coronavirus restrictions on church gatherings than it does on retail establishments in a pair of settlements that provide more than $2 million in fees to lawyers who challenged the rules as a violation of religious freedom.
NIH has identified promising oral drug to treat COVID-19
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
The NIH says it has identified a promising antiviral drug that has shown effectiveness in reducing the ability for COVID-19 to spread once it has infected a host cell.
California to continue allowing sale of to-go cocktails through 2021
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will continue allowing restaurants to sell takeout alcohol and keep expanded outdoor dining through the end of the year.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the state will continue allowing restaurants to sell takeout alcohol and keep expanded outdoor dining through the end of the year.
Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with up to 94% accuracy, study finds
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
A study found specially trained dogs can rapidly, noninvasively detect a COVID-19 infection with up to 94.3% sensitivity and up to 92% specificity.
California will allow to-go cocktails and outdoor dining expansions to stay after economy reopens
"The pandemic may be going away... but your to-go cocktails don’t have to!" California will allow outdoor dining expansions and to-go cocktails to stay after the state fully reopens on June 15.
"The pandemic may be going away... but your to-go cocktails don’t have to!" California will allow outdoor dining expansions and to-go cocktails to stay after the state fully reopens on June 15.
Berkeley deli closes due to skyrocketing meat prices
Augie's Montreal Deli in Berkeley is closing because prices for meat and other staples have skyrocketed. Experts say that the COVID pandemic has disrupted the food supply chain, driving prices out of whack. K
Augie's Montreal Deli in Berkeley is closing because prices for meat and other staples have skyrocketed. Experts say that the COVID pandemic has disrupted the food supply chain, driving prices out of whack. K