International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.

North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19

A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."

Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says

“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.

San Francisco police officer dies from COVID, source says

A San Francisco police officer died on Saturday from complications with COVID, a source confirmed to KTVU.

Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%

Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.

Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn

Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.

Vigil held for Benicia teen killed responding to online car ad

A large crowd gathered in Benicia to honor the memory of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in Fairfield while responding to an online car ad.

Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine

“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.

Piedmont girl with rare disease creates mural to inspire others

A Piedmont girl saw her dream come true this past weekend. A mural she created while fighting a deadly disease was unveiled at Jack London Square.

Bay Area medical experts call Pfizer results impressive

Pfizer's stock is performing well, the Monday after it released data showing that its oral medication created to treat Coronavirus - cut hospitalizations in unvaccinated patients by 89 percent.

Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time

A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.

Health care company ends partnership with Aaron Rodgers

A statement posted on Twitter by Prevea Health said the company and Rodgers mutually agreed to end their partnership, effective Saturday. Prevea Health and Rodgers had been partners since 2012.

Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort

Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.

Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates

About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine

“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.

Marin County begins COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11

In Marin County, about 1,000 students received a vaccine Saturday at one of three different sites. The county's goal is to vaccinate at least three-quarters of the age group, or 15,000 students, by next month.

Palo Alto firefighters stretched thin as department struggles to fill its ranks

The “Help Wanted” sign is hanging at the offices of the Palo Alto Fire Department. Similar to other private and public employers, the department is struggling to fill its ranks.