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.
Newsom weighs in on controversy over In-N-Out's vaccine stance
One Bay Area In-N-Out was shut down and another is currently under investigation for violating county health ordinances.
One Bay Area In-N-Out was shut down and another is currently under investigation for violating county health ordinances.
Outside Lands is over Halloween weekend this year: City officials offer tips on safe gatherings
Halloween in San Francisco hasn't quite been the same since the unofficial mass gathering in the Castro was shutdown. The event regularly attracted half a million costumed revelers, but was marred following gun violence more than 10 years ago.
Halloween in San Francisco hasn't quite been the same since the unofficial mass gathering in the Castro was shutdown. The event regularly attracted half a million costumed revelers, but was marred following gun violence more than 10 years ago.
California school mask requirements likely to remain in place into 2022
State public health officials said Wednesday that indoor mask requirements in schools are likely to remain in place into 2022, but could be modified as more students get vaccinated against COVID-19.
State public health officials said Wednesday that indoor mask requirements in schools are likely to remain in place into 2022, but could be modified as more students get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Bay Area counties prepare to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11
On Wednesday, Santa Clara County health officials began the process of outlining how kids from ages five to eleven may soon be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. While some parents have concerns, this impending step is a big relief for others.
On Wednesday, Santa Clara County health officials began the process of outlining how kids from ages five to eleven may soon be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. While some parents have concerns, this impending step is a big relief for others.
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
Florida penalizes school district over masks, federal COVID grant
The state of Florida has docked a school district more than $164,000 for defying a ban on classroom mask mandates and for being awarded a federal coronavirus grant, county school officials said Wednesday.
The state of Florida has docked a school district more than $164,000 for defying a ban on classroom mask mandates and for being awarded a federal coronavirus grant, county school officials said Wednesday.
California poised to distribute vaccine to children when it's approved
California will have 1.2 million doses the first week the vaccine is approved to administer to children ages 5 to 11.
California will have 1.2 million doses the first week the vaccine is approved to administer to children ages 5 to 11.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
CDC: Some immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.