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.
COVID-19 toll in US projected to drop this summer, but variants could set back progress
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
Teams of experts are projecting that COVID-19′s toll on the U.S. will wane dramatically by the end of July, but warn variants are a “wild card” that could set back progress.
Community blood drives have yet to rebound from COVID shutdowns
Community blood drives have yet to rebound from COVID shutdowns, contributing to shortages in the Bay Area.
Community blood drives have yet to rebound from COVID shutdowns, contributing to shortages in the Bay Area.
Bay Area restaurants facing worker shortage
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions is a boon for many businesses, including in the restaurant industry. However, a worker shortage is making it difficult for Bay Area restaurants to find employees.
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions is a boon for many businesses, including in the restaurant industry. However, a worker shortage is making it difficult for Bay Area restaurants to find employees.
WHO: More COVID-19 cases reported globally in past 2 weeks than in 1st 6 months of pandemic
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said more cases of COVID-19 have been reported globally in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
Here's what can reopen now that San Francisco is in the yellow tier
Moving into the yellow tier is good for business and good for tourism.
Moving into the yellow tier is good for business and good for tourism.
COVID-19 cases shut down in-person classes at Vallejo High School
Vallejo High School closed its campus and returned to full distance learning (DL) this week, after two students tested positive for COVID-19.
Vallejo High School closed its campus and returned to full distance learning (DL) this week, after two students tested positive for COVID-19.
US companies that cheat workers out of pay unlikely to be fined or punished, Labor Department data found
The analysis found that the government rarely penalizes repeat offenders and often lets the companies that do get caught pay workers back less than they owe.
The analysis found that the government rarely penalizes repeat offenders and often lets the companies that do get caught pay workers back less than they owe.
Some Black parents say pandemic remote learning has shielded students from racism in classroom
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Many Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning beyond avoiding potential COVID-19 infection: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
Community market emerges in East Oakland to families struggling to keep food on tables
The new Shiloh Mercy House Community Market in Oakland may look like many other grocery stores, but there is one enormous difference —the food is free.
The new Shiloh Mercy House Community Market in Oakland may look like many other grocery stores, but there is one enormous difference —the food is free.
San Francisco Small Business Week kicks off as yellow tier is within reach
San Francisco is poised to return to the yellow tier as early as this week. The city says it could energize the economy at a time when patronizing small businesses will be critical to getting the city back to where it was pre-pandemic.
San Francisco is poised to return to the yellow tier as early as this week. The city says it could energize the economy at a time when patronizing small businesses will be critical to getting the city back to where it was pre-pandemic.