Mysterious illness in birds causes death, blindness in Ohio, Northeast

A mysterious illness in birds has caused severe diseases including crusted-over eyes, blindness, neurological issues and even death in Ohio and sections of the Northeast.

CDC: 'Likely' link between COVID vaccines and rare condition in teens

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical Work Group, which presented during the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Wednesday, said the "data available to date suggest likely association of myocarditis with mRNA vaccination in adolescents and young adults."

2 million doses of vaccines administered in Alameda County; 66% fully vaccinated

Alameda County on Thursday announced it had administered two million doses of vaccine, which means that 79.6% of all eligible residents over age 12 have received at least one dose and 66.2% are fully vaccinated. 

Should downtown Palo Alto streets remain closed now that state has reopened?

It’s a controversial topic on the Peninsula: Should downtown streets remain closed for outdoor dining now that the state has fully reopened?

NIH begins study of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant recipients

The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.

Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications

Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.

Businesses fight back after Santa Clara County issues $6M in COVID fines

The Salon Professional Academy in the Westgate Center Mall in west San Jose is like most businesses — struggling to shake off the negative economic effects of the COVID pandemic.

Contra Costa County extends eviction moratorium until Sept. 30

The county ordinance protects residential tenants experiencing a financial hardship due to the pandemic. Renters must provide a written declaration of hardship or pay at least 25 percent of their rent due by Nov. 30.

Child tax credit: IRS launches 2 online tools to answer eligibility questions

The IRS launched two new online tools on Monday to help families quickly determine if they are eligible for the child tax credit and how they wish to receive those payments should they qualify.

Extending the eviction moratorium: Young people describe trauma related to housing insecurity

California's COVID anti-eviction moratorium ends on June 30. Experts say, 900,000 California households, up to 15% of renters, are behind on their rent each owing about $8,000, according to the Federal Reserve.

COVID-19’s global death toll this year has already surpassed 2020’s count

Despite a drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations, cases and deaths in much of the developed world, the death toll this year has already eclipsed the total count for 2020.

Almost 900 Secret Service employees were infected with COVID

Roughly 900 U.S. Secret Service employees tested positive for the coronavirus, according to government records obtained by a government watchdog group.

70% of Americans 30 and older get COVID-19 shot, White House says

White House officials are now redoubling focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.

Nursing home deaths increased 32% in 2020 amid pandemic, report finds

A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.