Senior CDC official who issued early warnings about COVID-19 resigns
In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.
In February of 2020, Dr. Nancy Messonnier warned the nation of a potential pandemic, suggesting that social distancing measures should be put into place for schools and businesses.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
San Francisco nightlife comes back to life after city moves into yellow tier
San Francisco's nightlife came back to life as the city moved into the yellow tier with low COVID-19 case rates and a high percentage of residents receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
San Francisco's nightlife came back to life as the city moved into the yellow tier with low COVID-19 case rates and a high percentage of residents receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Suburban family loses three, from three generations, to COVID
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
A grandmother, her daughter and her grandson all died within a week of one another and are sharing their story while asking the public to take COVID seriously.
In the yellow: San Francisco is 1st in Bay Area to move to least-restrictive virus tier
The biggest change is that people can start doing more things, indoors.
The biggest change is that people can start doing more things, indoors.
Man fraudulently obtained federal coronavirus relief funds to buy alpaca farm, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a Massachusetts pizza parlor lied about the number of employees he had to fraudulently obtain more than $660,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, then used some of the money to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont.
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a Massachusetts pizza parlor lied about the number of employees he had to fraudulently obtain more than $660,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, then used some of the money to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont.
Man accused of planning 153-person Grand Canyon hike
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Northern California bar owner caught selling fake COVID vaccination cards
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control opened an investigation into dealings at the Old Corner Saloon in Clements after receiving a complaint that fake vaccine cards were being sold out of the bar.
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control opened an investigation into dealings at the Old Corner Saloon in Clements after receiving a complaint that fake vaccine cards were being sold out of the bar.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
Google says 20% of workers will be remote, many more hybrid
Google says that it expects about 20% of its workforce to still work remotely after the pandemic.
Google says that it expects about 20% of its workforce to still work remotely after the pandemic.
Cinco de Mayo boosts business for restaurants in San Francisco’s Mission District
In San Francisco’s Mission District, the streets are packed with people, stores are busy and people are lining up at restaurants.
In San Francisco’s Mission District, the streets are packed with people, stores are busy and people are lining up at restaurants.
Mill Valley compromises on keeping road closed for outdoor dining
In typically quiet Mill Valley there have been concerns and disagreements recently over what to do with Miller Avenue, in the city's downtown.
In typically quiet Mill Valley there have been concerns and disagreements recently over what to do with Miller Avenue, in the city's downtown.
Off-campus event sends more than 100 students into quarantine in Walnut Creek
Superintendent John Nickerson confirmed that 21 students at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek tested positive for COVID.
Superintendent John Nickerson confirmed that 21 students at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek tested positive for COVID.
Uber sees jump in demand for deliveries during first quarter of 2021
Uber saw record demand in the first quarter as its food delivery business grew while lockdowns ended and more customers hailed rides
Uber saw record demand in the first quarter as its food delivery business grew while lockdowns ended and more customers hailed rides
Oakland Coliseum, Moscone Center mass vaccination sites to close
The Oakland Coliseum and Moscone Center mass vaccination sites are set to close before the end of this month amid a push to expand community-based sites at local stores and pharmacies.
The Oakland Coliseum and Moscone Center mass vaccination sites are set to close before the end of this month amid a push to expand community-based sites at local stores and pharmacies.
Biden says restaurants are at ‘top of the list’ to receive more COVID-19 aid
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
President Biden said right now only about a quarter of restaurant owners in the country are expected to return to normal operations within the next six months. He’s hoping his American Rescue Plan can change that.
California court upholds Newsom's use of emergency powers during pandemic
Three judges from the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento ruled unanimously that the prior judge “erred in interpreting the Emergency Services Act to prohibit the Governor from issuing quasi-legislative orders in an emergency.
Three judges from the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Sacramento ruled unanimously that the prior judge “erred in interpreting the Emergency Services Act to prohibit the Governor from issuing quasi-legislative orders in an emergency.