San Francisco announces funding for 2022 concert series to revive entertainment scene

San Francisco city officials on Monday unveiled a $2.5 million initiative to help revive the city's entertainment and music industry, still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon settles California case accusing it of concealing COVID cases from workers

Amazon will pay $500,000 as part of a settlement reached with California's attorney general who had accused the retail giant of illegally withholding information about COVID cases from its workers. 

Kaiser pharmacy strike canceled; tentative agreement reached

Kaiser Permanente and the Guild for Professional Pharmacists reached a tentative agreement early Monday for a new 3-year contract in Northern California, averting a planned strike, the medical organization said. 

'Mermaid Run' empowers young girls and women to find love in running

The Mermaid Run in San Francisco on Sunday celebrated 13 years of inspiring women and girls to pursue their fitness goals. 

3 snow leopards die from COVID-19 complications at Nebraska zoo

The zoo made the announcement in a Facebook post Friday, describing the deaths of the three leopards — named Ranney, Everest, and Makalu— as “truly heartbreaking.

Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip

Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.

San Francisco health officials say time is now to get COVID booster shots

The state opened up eligibility for booster COVID vaccine shots to all Californians. With vaccination eligibility extended to children ages five and up and adults getting their booster shots, appointments are filling up.

Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage

There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.

California issues new guidelines on who can get booster shots

California told health care providers to not turn anyone away even if they don’t meet the CDC’s criteria as long as it has been at least six months since their second Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months since their single Johnson & Johnson shot.

Veterans honored for their service in San Jose

A Veteran’s Day dinner was held in San Jose to honor veterans for their service to our country and to their community. Blue Star Moms were also recognized.

San Francisco Archdiocese not requiring students 5 and older to get COVID vaccine

The Archdiocese of San Francisco sent a letter this week stating they will not require students ages five and older to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at its parochial schools.