No Surprises Act: Everything you need to know about new law reducing surprise medical bills
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Patients worried about getting hit with an unexpected bill after emergency care have a new layer of protection. The No Surprises Act went into effect this month.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau tests positive for COVID-19
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for COVID-19 but said he's feeling fine and will continue working remotely.
San Francisco, West Contra Costa school districts temporarily avoid teacher strikes
West Contra Costa and San Francisco school districts have reached agreements with teachers regarding COVID protocol and pay.
West Contra Costa and San Francisco school districts have reached agreements with teachers regarding COVID protocol and pay.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine called “Spikevax” has been given full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Joe Rogan pledges to ‘try harder’ amid Spotify protests over COVID-19 misinformation
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
Joe Rogan responded to backlash and Neil Young’s music boycott over his Spotify-exclusive podcast, saying he was only seeking to have conversations with people who have “differing opinions.”
T-mobile vaccine mandate: Office employees must comply by April
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
T-mobile is the latest high-profile company to keep a vaccine mandate after the Supreme Court rejected Biden’s plan earlier this month.
Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.
USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.
San Francisco, Oakland to adjust pandemic restrictions next week
Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.
Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.
Single-payer health care set for floor vote in California Assembly
The latest effort to bring single-payer health care to California faces its next challenge on Monday. There is still a long way to go, but the state Assembly is set to hold a floor vote on AB1400, the framework for a government-funded and run, universal healthcare system.
The latest effort to bring single-payer health care to California faces its next challenge on Monday. There is still a long way to go, but the state Assembly is set to hold a floor vote on AB1400, the framework for a government-funded and run, universal healthcare system.
Vaccination proof required to eat inside Oakland restaurants
Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.
Beginning Tuesday, if you want to eat inside a restaurant, bar or café in Oakland, come prepared with proof of COVID vaccination. The emergency ordinance also applies to entertainment venues, theaters, gyms and large indoor events.
Retail stores issue free N95 masks at some locations starting Friday
Walgreens is one of several chain stores expected to hand out free N95 masks from the Biden administration starting Friday. There is a limit of three masks per person.
Walgreens is one of several chain stores expected to hand out free N95 masks from the Biden administration starting Friday. There is a limit of three masks per person.
West Contra Costa Unified's teachers union may call for strike over COVID safety
A survey sent out to teachers last week indicated a majority are in favor of a strike if their demands aren't met.
A survey sent out to teachers last week indicated a majority are in favor of a strike if their demands aren't met.
Kid Rock threatens to cancel shows at venues with COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates
Kid Rock made the announcement Thursday ahead of tickets going on sale for his 26-show “Bad Reputation” tour.
Kid Rock made the announcement Thursday ahead of tickets going on sale for his 26-show “Bad Reputation” tour.
Death of Stanford nurse highlights mental struggles of heath care professionals during pandemic
The death of a nurse at Stanford Hospital is highlighting mental health challenges many health care professionals are facing as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.
The death of a nurse at Stanford Hospital is highlighting mental health challenges many health care professionals are facing as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.
N95 masks: How often can they be reused?
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
Small California school district lifts outdoor mask mandate for P.E.
If cases continue to fall, Supt. Randall Booker wrote parents a letter saying that he would “rescind” the outdoor mask policy for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 7.
If cases continue to fall, Supt. Randall Booker wrote parents a letter saying that he would “rescind” the outdoor mask policy for all students and staff beginning on Feb. 7.
Black youth suicide rate doubles since 2014, California health department says
The pandemic is taking a toll on children's mental health and experts are sounding an alarm about a disturbing increase in depression and suicide among Black youth.
The pandemic is taking a toll on children's mental health and experts are sounding an alarm about a disturbing increase in depression and suicide among Black youth.
EDD attempt to claw back money it was forced to freely pay out
Many recipients, freelancers or small business owners, who received pandemic relief, say they don't have specific documents that can definitively prove they were seeking work or working.
Many recipients, freelancers or small business owners, who received pandemic relief, say they don't have specific documents that can definitively prove they were seeking work or working.
iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.