Reunited: San Francisco seniors graduate in person after year of distance learning
Seniors from Phillip and Sala Burton Academic School in San Francisco were finally together again.
Seniors from Phillip and Sala Burton Academic School in San Francisco were finally together again.
Despite vaccines, nursing homes struggle with outbreaks
Jeannie Wells had hoped that regular visits would resume at her elderly mother’s New York nursing home once all the residents were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Jeannie Wells had hoped that regular visits would resume at her elderly mother’s New York nursing home once all the residents were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.
Deadline looms for verifying workers' vaccination status in South Bay
Tuesday is the deadline for employers in Santa Clara County to verify who among their workforce is vaccinated or they could be subject to a hefty fine. The Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition is requesting the deadline to be pushed back.
Tuesday is the deadline for employers in Santa Clara County to verify who among their workforce is vaccinated or they could be subject to a hefty fine. The Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition is requesting the deadline to be pushed back.
Northern California cafe owner charges customers fee for wearing a mask
While most businesses have made efforts to enforce mask mandates during the pandemic, a Northern California cafe has been taking a complete counter approach: charging customers a fee for wearing a mask.
While most businesses have made efforts to enforce mask mandates during the pandemic, a Northern California cafe has been taking a complete counter approach: charging customers a fee for wearing a mask.
Projected passenger traffic over holiday weekend at Oakland International Airport indicates strong recovery
The Oakland International Airport says they won't know passenger traffic totals until at least after Memorial Day, but the projections they've made for the holiday weekend indicate a strong rebound from pandemic lows.
The Oakland International Airport says they won't know passenger traffic totals until at least after Memorial Day, but the projections they've made for the holiday weekend indicate a strong rebound from pandemic lows.
Despite elevated gas prices, Memorial Day weekend travel makes a comeback
Compared to pre-pandemic levels of 2019, AAA says travel is still down about 13%, but it’s making a comeback, especially this holiday weekend.
Compared to pre-pandemic levels of 2019, AAA says travel is still down about 13%, but it’s making a comeback, especially this holiday weekend.
Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.
Wine Country counting on holiday weekend for a taste of economic recovery
Memorial Day weekend has always been a big draw in Wine Country, but after wildfires on top of COVID, there is a lot riding on the next three days for wineries, restaurants, and hotels.
Memorial Day weekend has always been a big draw in Wine Country, but after wildfires on top of COVID, there is a lot riding on the next three days for wineries, restaurants, and hotels.
Bay Area health officers support new CDC guidance for multiple vaccinations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had previously recommended that people wait at least 14 days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine to get vaccinated against other preventable illnesses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had previously recommended that people wait at least 14 days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine to get vaccinated against other preventable illnesses.
Biden touts COVID-19 progress, thanks US troops ahead of Memorial Day
President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.
President Joe Biden on Friday kicked off the Memorial Day weekend by celebrating progress made in the fight against COVID-19 and thanking U.S. troops for their service.
California to pay $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
California will pay out $116.5 million in gifts and cash to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ohio announces 1st winners of Vax-a-Million lottery
Ohio is ready to announce the first winners of its Vax-a-Million incentive prizes meant to boost lagging vaccination rates.
Ohio is ready to announce the first winners of its Vax-a-Million incentive prizes meant to boost lagging vaccination rates.
Palo Alto may end street dining after state reopens
It’s another sign of normalcy returning to one Peninsula city. Streets closed for outdoor dining during the pandemic may reopen sooner than anticipated. The idea has some restaurant owners and retailers divided.
It’s another sign of normalcy returning to one Peninsula city. Streets closed for outdoor dining during the pandemic may reopen sooner than anticipated. The idea has some restaurant owners and retailers divided.
San Francisco unveils $9.5M revitalization plan, hopes for tourism to rebound
San Francisco's mayor unveiled a new plan aimed at revitalizing Union Square, with the aim of bringing visitors back to the city.
San Francisco's mayor unveiled a new plan aimed at revitalizing Union Square, with the aim of bringing visitors back to the city.
San Jose, other Bay Area cities rank among top for COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.
New data shows the San Jose metro area not only had the nation's highest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID-19, but it’s also among the leaders for lowest rates of new cases.
New data shows the San Jose metro area not only had the nation's highest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID-19, but it’s also among the leaders for lowest rates of new cases.
Foster Farms plant in California cited over COVID outbreak
The company also failed to effectively communicate with its own management about outbreaks, and failed to communicate measures it was taking to prevent exposure to the virus, according to Cal/OSHA.
The company also failed to effectively communicate with its own management about outbreaks, and failed to communicate measures it was taking to prevent exposure to the virus, according to Cal/OSHA.
With COVID dashing party plans again, some parents pay for private proms
Some parents are planning private proms for their children in the class of 2021. They booked a location, hired security guards, secured liability insurance, and did everything else that goes into organizing a high school prom.
Some parents are planning private proms for their children in the class of 2021. They booked a location, hired security guards, secured liability insurance, and did everything else that goes into organizing a high school prom.