Amid Napa Legionnaires' outbreak, investigators find bacteria in hotel
Health officials in a preliminary investigation say they've traced a potential source of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Napa County to an Embassy Suites hotel.
Health officials in a preliminary investigation say they've traced a potential source of the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Napa County to an Embassy Suites hotel.
Kaiser mental health workers poised to strike
More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health workers across Northern California are set to strike later this month.
More than 2,000 Kaiser mental health workers across Northern California are set to strike later this month.
One man dies in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Napa County
The outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Napa County that has sickened and hospitalized 12 people in the last month has now caused one death, health officials confirm. It is the first death from the disease in the county in several years. The first cases were reported July 11.
The outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Napa County that has sickened and hospitalized 12 people in the last month has now caused one death, health officials confirm. It is the first death from the disease in the county in several years. The first cases were reported July 11.
Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Stress and the brain: Study finds certain types of stress can benefit your mind
The lead author of the study says low to moderate stress levels are connected to lower mental health problems and improved brain functioning.
The lead author of the study says low to moderate stress levels are connected to lower mental health problems and improved brain functioning.
More than 10K monkeypox doses headed to frustrated San Francisco
One day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state emergency over monkeypox and days after San Francisco declared its own, state public health officials said the city would receive double the amount of vaccines than previous allotments.
One day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state emergency over monkeypox and days after San Francisco declared its own, state public health officials said the city would receive double the amount of vaccines than previous allotments.
Newsom declares monkeypox 'State of Emergency': Vaccine clinic at SF General reopens
Hundreds lined up in the pre-dawn hours for a chance to get their first-dose of the monkeypox vaccine at the reopened clinic at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. By early evening, Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency.
Hundreds lined up in the pre-dawn hours for a chance to get their first-dose of the monkeypox vaccine at the reopened clinic at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. By early evening, Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency.
SF General hopes to administer 4,000 monkeypox doses this week
The effort to contain the monkeypox virus continues as San Francisco General Hospital's vaccine clinic reopened Monday, where medical staff hope to administer 4,000 doses this week.
The effort to contain the monkeypox virus continues as San Francisco General Hospital's vaccine clinic reopened Monday, where medical staff hope to administer 4,000 doses this week.
3-year-old Pennsylvania boy contracts rare illness from tick bite
The transmission of a rare, dangerous and debilitating tick-borne disease seriously sickened an energetic, witty and generally healthy 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy.
The transmission of a rare, dangerous and debilitating tick-borne disease seriously sickened an energetic, witty and generally healthy 3-year-old Pennsylvania boy.
Justin Bieber performs for first time after canceling world tour dates due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis
Bieber had canceled Purpose World Tour dates due to suffering from partial facial paralysis.
Bieber had canceled Purpose World Tour dates due to suffering from partial facial paralysis.
President Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again, according to his tweet Saturday morning.
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again, according to his tweet Saturday morning.
California aims to make its own insulin brand to lower price
California is looking to disrupt that market by making its own insulin and selling it for a much cheaper price.
California is looking to disrupt that market by making its own insulin and selling it for a much cheaper price.
Hospitals brace for monkeypox, COVID, flu triple threat
Hospitals are preparing for COVID and monkeypox outbreaks as we approach the fall and winter months with flu season approaching.
Hospitals are preparing for COVID and monkeypox outbreaks as we approach the fall and winter months with flu season approaching.
Tenderloin jazz club pillaged, owners disappointed with SFPD response
Surveillance video shows how thieves took their time stealing from a San Francisco Tenderloin jazz club early Tuesday after a man shattered the glass of the club's front door with a skateboard. He's also captured on video.
Surveillance video shows how thieves took their time stealing from a San Francisco Tenderloin jazz club early Tuesday after a man shattered the glass of the club's front door with a skateboard. He's also captured on video.
Monkeypox not yet declared statewide medical emergency
While San Francisco declared monkeypox a medical emergency on Thursday, the California Department of Public Health has not yet declared a statewide medical emergency.
While San Francisco declared monkeypox a medical emergency on Thursday, the California Department of Public Health has not yet declared a statewide medical emergency.
San Francisco halts patient transfers, discharges at Laguna Honda Hospital
Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco has halted transfers for its remaining 600 patients following deaths that occurred after their relocation and unsatisfactory placements.
Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco has halted transfers for its remaining 600 patients following deaths that occurred after their relocation and unsatisfactory placements.
Napa County investigates outbreak of Legionnaires' disease
Health officials in Napa County are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease after nine confirmed cases were reported, county officials announced Friday.
Health officials in Napa County are investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease after nine confirmed cases were reported, county officials announced Friday.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
BART will reinstate its mask mandate until Oct. 1
The BART Board of Directors voted on Thursday to reinstate its mask mandate until October.
The BART Board of Directors voted on Thursday to reinstate its mask mandate until October.
San Francisco declares public health emergency over monkeypox
San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared monkeypox a local public health emergency.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared monkeypox a local public health emergency.