Vigil held in Oakland for nurses who died from COVID-19
Nurses who've risked their lives and have fallen to COVID-19 were honored Wednesday across the country.
Nurses who've risked their lives and have fallen to COVID-19 were honored Wednesday across the country.
California to open COVID vaccine appointments to children ages 12-15 starting Thursday
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is available to children ages 12 through 15 starting Thursday, state and local health officials say.
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is available to children ages 12 through 15 starting Thursday, state and local health officials say.
Fire commissioner says Safe Streets SF program could put community at risk
There’s been a lot of support for the Safe Streets SF project, which began in April of 2020 to give residents of San Francisco more elbow room to physically distance outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s been a lot of support for the Safe Streets SF project, which began in April of 2020 to give residents of San Francisco more elbow room to physically distance outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business owners rejoice San Mateo County's move into yellow tier
San Mateo County entered the least restrictive yellow tier Wednesday. That means bars no longer have to serve food with their drinks.
San Mateo County entered the least restrictive yellow tier Wednesday. That means bars no longer have to serve food with their drinks.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
Gov. Newsom to announce unprecedented funding for public schools
Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.
Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Frustration mounts as Japanese Prime Minister pushes Olympics despite pandemic
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
Advocates for the homeless optimistic about Newsom’s plans after ‘decades of inaction’
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Levi's Stadium offers teens unique incentive to get the COVID vaccine
On Tuesday night, COVID-19 vaccines were given in a locker room at Levi’s Stadium. It was the first of several special youth events being held there.
On Tuesday night, COVID-19 vaccines were given in a locker room at Levi’s Stadium. It was the first of several special youth events being held there.
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club fights to stay open after 40 years in business
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club has been a fixture in the community for 40 years. Owner Kathy Wagner said she's fighting to keep her doors open now after being closed for most of the past year.
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club has been a fixture in the community for 40 years. Owner Kathy Wagner said she's fighting to keep her doors open now after being closed for most of the past year.
BART’s 9 p.m. pandemic-era curfew is ending Aug. 30
As the pandemic eases, BART will ramp up its service with restoration to near pre-pandemic levels by August 30, transit officials announced on Monday.
As the pandemic eases, BART will ramp up its service with restoration to near pre-pandemic levels by August 30, transit officials announced on Monday.
California man charged with using $5M in COVID loans to buy Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini
Southern California man has pleaded not guilty to charges he obtained $5 million in federal coronavirus-relief loans for phony businesses and then used the money for lavish vacations and to buy a Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini, prosecutors said Monday.
Southern California man has pleaded not guilty to charges he obtained $5 million in federal coronavirus-relief loans for phony businesses and then used the money for lavish vacations and to buy a Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini, prosecutors said Monday.
Two-thirds of Californians to receive $600 stimulus payments
Individuals and households making between $30,000 and $75,000 a year would get a $600 payment, about two-thirds of Californians.
Individuals and households making between $30,000 and $75,000 a year would get a $600 payment, about two-thirds of Californians.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Mother's Day at SF Flower Mart feels normal says vendors, shoppers
Sunday morning brought in a rush of last minute shoppers at San Francisco's Flower Mart for Mother's Day flowers. The flow of the day brought shoppers and vendors a sense of normalcy.
Sunday morning brought in a rush of last minute shoppers at San Francisco's Flower Mart for Mother's Day flowers. The flow of the day brought shoppers and vendors a sense of normalcy.
Average US price of gas jumps 6 cents per gallon to $3.02, up $1.05 from year ago
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.16 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.55 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The highest average price in the nation right now is $4.16 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.55 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Mother's Day spending could help boost post-COVID economy
Sunday is Mother’s Day and this year, the love shown to moms around the Bay Area will do more than make them blush. It’ll also help the burgeoning COVID recovery.
Sunday is Mother’s Day and this year, the love shown to moms around the Bay Area will do more than make them blush. It’ll also help the burgeoning COVID recovery.
20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.