Oakland's vibe is alive: Triumphant return for First Fridays
For the first time in 18 months, First Fridays returned to Oakland, bringing art, music and culture back to the open streets.
For the first time in 18 months, First Fridays returned to Oakland, bringing art, music and culture back to the open streets.
California's eviction ban has ended, here's what to know
Tenants with unpaid rent can still stay in their homes and avoid eviction, but only if they have applied for emergency rental assistance.
Tenants with unpaid rent can still stay in their homes and avoid eviction, but only if they have applied for emergency rental assistance.
Health insurance still available for Californians who lost COBRA benefits
As many as 16 million Americans lost their employer-sponsored COBRA health insurance benefits Thursday after a government stimulus bill expired.
As many as 16 million Americans lost their employer-sponsored COBRA health insurance benefits Thursday after a government stimulus bill expired.
Reaction mixed after governor orders student vaccines
Some are hailing Gov.
Some are hailing Gov.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival returns virtually this weekend
The 21st Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival -- the popular three-day San Francisco festival celebrating bluegrass music -- is making a virtual comeback this weekend.
The 21st Hardly Strictly Bluegrass music festival -- the popular three-day San Francisco festival celebrating bluegrass music -- is making a virtual comeback this weekend.
FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
East Bay high school football showdown canceled because of COVID
Players on both varsity and JV teams at McClymonds High tested positive for the virus.
Players on both varsity and JV teams at McClymonds High tested positive for the virus.
San Jose reaches vaccine deal with police union on deadline day
Police union members who don’t get vaccinated and who do not submit to twice weekly testing are subject to a 40-hour suspension without pay. And they also could face termination.
Police union members who don’t get vaccinated and who do not submit to twice weekly testing are subject to a 40-hour suspension without pay. And they also could face termination.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has tested positive for COVID-19 but has no symptoms and has been fully vaccinated since January.
West Contra Costa Unified School District issues mandatory student vaccination rules
Even as they endorsed it, some West Contra Costa Unified District trustees expressed concern about how the requirement will be implemented and how it might affect student enrollment and performance.
Even as they endorsed it, some West Contra Costa Unified District trustees expressed concern about how the requirement will be implemented and how it might affect student enrollment and performance.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
School officials ask for federal help amid threats over COVID-19 policies
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
The nation's school boards are asking President Joe Biden for federal assistance to investigate and stop a growing number of threats made against their members.
Uncertain future ahead for hundreds of unvaccinated San Francisco police officers
San Francisco police officers are among city employees that fall under the health order requiring them to be fully vaccinated by October 13.
San Francisco police officers are among city employees that fall under the health order requiring them to be fully vaccinated by October 13.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
Government report finds ‘alarming levels’ of heavy metals in more baby foods
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
A new report by a U.S. House panel reveals “alarming levels” of toxic heavy metals in “even more” baby foods despite previous warnings to some baby food manufacturers.
Face masks no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County
Face masks are no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County.
Face masks are no longer required indoors in most places in Santa Cruz County.
Renters scared of losing homes with San Francisco eviction moratorium near expiration
Renters marched through the streets of San Francisco at the eleventh hour in an attempt to stop pandemic evictions.
Renters marched through the streets of San Francisco at the eleventh hour in an attempt to stop pandemic evictions.
Leaders of concession workers' union call off SF Giants ballpark strike
Concession workers at Oracle Park are not expected to strike, now that union leaders have reached an agreement with the food service contractor for the San Francisco Giants.
Concession workers at Oracle Park are not expected to strike, now that union leaders have reached an agreement with the food service contractor for the San Francisco Giants.
Increased COVID-19 safety measures could be hindering state's economic recovery
While counties such as Contra Costa have adopted strict COVID-19 measures, it remains unclear if the increased regulations will lead to a substantial economic recovery.
While counties such as Contra Costa have adopted strict COVID-19 measures, it remains unclear if the increased regulations will lead to a substantial economic recovery.