COVID-19 outbreak reported at Berkeley High School
A COVID-19 outbreak at Berkeley High School was publicly announced Thursday after Berkeley Unified School District learned that seven people had tested positive for the coronavirus.
A COVID-19 outbreak at Berkeley High School was publicly announced Thursday after Berkeley Unified School District learned that seven people had tested positive for the coronavirus.
DNI COVID-19 report: US intelligence agencies likely won't determine origins of virus
U.S. intelligence agencies say they likely won’t ever be able to conclude whether COVID-19 spread by animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab.
U.S. intelligence agencies say they likely won’t ever be able to conclude whether COVID-19 spread by animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab.
97% of San Francisco city staff vaccinated as deadline looms
Mayor London Breed says more than 97% of San Francisco municipal employees are vaccinated against the coronavirus ahead of a Monday deadline.
Mayor London Breed says more than 97% of San Francisco municipal employees are vaccinated against the coronavirus ahead of a Monday deadline.
CDC: Vaccine immunity more protective than previous COVID-19 infection
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in children 5-11
The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.
The FDA cleared kid-size doses — just a third of the amount given to teens and adults — for emergency use, and up to 28 million more American children could be eligible for vaccinations as early as next week.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
Family of couple on the run in $18M COVID-19 relief fraud believes they were abducted
Family members of a Tarzana couple whom the FBI believes cut their tracking bracelets and went on the run while awaiting sentencing for their roles in an $18 million COVID-19 relief fraud case contend the pair were kidnapped.
Family members of a Tarzana couple whom the FBI believes cut their tracking bracelets and went on the run while awaiting sentencing for their roles in an $18 million COVID-19 relief fraud case contend the pair were kidnapped.
Teens urged to get COVID vaccine, Santa Clara Co. launches video contest
Health officials want to encourage more teenagers to get the COVID vaccine, so Santa Clara County is launching a video where contestants can win some cash.
Health officials want to encourage more teenagers to get the COVID vaccine, so Santa Clara County is launching a video where contestants can win some cash.
Outside Lands 2021: COVID precautions, safety measures in place
The Outside Lands music festival returns Friday at noon with a record, sold-out crowd of nearly 75,000 people expected each day at the event that is staging a comeback after being postponed for more than a year due to the pandemic.
The Outside Lands music festival returns Friday at noon with a record, sold-out crowd of nearly 75,000 people expected each day at the event that is staging a comeback after being postponed for more than a year due to the pandemic.
Halloween in the Castro is happening: What to expect this weekend
Castro business owners are expecting large crowds this weekend. Some bars are offering live entertainment. There will even be a street party.
Castro business owners are expecting large crowds this weekend. Some bars are offering live entertainment. There will even be a street party.
Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Trick-or-treating returns to the Bay Area this Halloween
For the first time in two years, children dressed in Halloween costumes will make their way through Bay Area neighborhoods. The trek-and-grab for candy are all part of the trick-or-treat tradition.
For the first time in two years, children dressed in Halloween costumes will make their way through Bay Area neighborhoods. The trek-and-grab for candy are all part of the trick-or-treat tradition.
Outside Lands returns to Golden Gate Park with new health measures in place
San Francisco's Outside Lands is making its comeback starting on Friday after organizers last year canceled the star-studded annual music festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco's Outside Lands is making its comeback starting on Friday after organizers last year canceled the star-studded annual music festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oakland Unified approves strict policy: No vaccine, no in-person school
Beginning in January, Oakland public school students aged 12 and older must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend classes in-person.
Beginning in January, Oakland public school students aged 12 and older must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend classes in-person.
California governor gets booster shot of Moderna vaccine
California Gov. Gavin Newsom got a booster shot of Moderna vaccine in Oakland on Wednesday, as he was eligible for an added shot because his original dose was the single Johnson & Johnson.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom got a booster shot of Moderna vaccine in Oakland on Wednesday, as he was eligible for an added shot because his original dose was the single Johnson & Johnson.
Global shortage of up to 2B syringes as vaccine doses rise, officials warn
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
The U.N. warned of a looming shortage of up to 2 billion syringes for mainly low- and middle-income countries as the supply of COVID-19 doses rises.
Neighbors' Halloween decorations are for a good cause
It's entertainment with a cause. Each decorated home has a QR code posted that gives people driving or walking by the option to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
It's entertainment with a cause. Each decorated home has a QR code posted that gives people driving or walking by the option to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
Woman wasn't tested by urgent care because she was vaccinated - but later dies of COVID-19
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
Illinois bill would remove 'conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Well now, that may be changing.