California governor criticized again for not wearing a mask
Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters that he removed his mask only briefly for the photo with Magic Johnson and was otherwise "very judicious" about keeping it in place. He indicated he also removed it occasionally to sip water.
Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters that he removed his mask only briefly for the photo with Magic Johnson and was otherwise "very judicious" about keeping it in place. He indicated he also removed it occasionally to sip water.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
African American Family Outreach Project to Host Free Mental Health Workshop
The FREE virtual workshop is Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 9:30am to 2:00pm; registration is required for this event. To register, go to https://bit.ly/AAFOPWorkshop or you may call (510) 697-8533 for additional workshop details.
The FREE virtual workshop is Saturday, February 5, 2022, from 9:30am to 2:00pm; registration is required for this event. To register, go to https://bit.ly/AAFOPWorkshop or you may call (510) 697-8533 for additional workshop details.
Police release body-cam footage of fatal shooting at SFO, hold town-hall meeting
San Francisco police held their required town-hall meeting after SFPD fatally shot and killed a man at San Francisco International Airport who allegedly brandished replica guns.
San Francisco police held their required town-hall meeting after SFPD fatally shot and killed a man at San Francisco International Airport who allegedly brandished replica guns.
Joe Rogan and Spotify: How COVID-19 backlash could impact platform
Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities.
Neil Young's protest against Spotify over podcaster Joe Rogan is rocking the world's most popular streaming service, and it's putting a spotlight on its business priorities.
Santa Clara County marks 2 years since its first detected COVID infection as pandemic continues
Dr. Cody said in the coming months, the county will transition away from mass testing and vaccination. It will leave such actions to private health care providers.
Dr. Cody said in the coming months, the county will transition away from mass testing and vaccination. It will leave such actions to private health care providers.
Omicron variant raises concerns about long-term COVID-19
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
Omicron's race across the globe has amped up concerns about long COVID, which some estimates suggest affects a third of COVID-19 survivors.
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.