Politician demands reopening of mass vaccination site in East San Jose
Politician Rolando Bonilla is demanding the reopening of a mass vaccination in East San Jose that served the largely Latinx community.
Politician Rolando Bonilla is demanding the reopening of a mass vaccination in East San Jose that served the largely Latinx community.
COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
California launches largest free school lunch program in US
Flush with cash from an unexpected budget surplus, California is launching the nation's largest statewide universal free lunch program.
Flush with cash from an unexpected budget surplus, California is launching the nation's largest statewide universal free lunch program.
Confusion over new Bay Area mask guidance
“The problem is we don't know who’s vaccinated and who’s not when you are indoors,” said Dr. John Swartzberg of U.C. Berkeley School of Public Health.
“The problem is we don't know who’s vaccinated and who’s not when you are indoors,” said Dr. John Swartzberg of U.C. Berkeley School of Public Health.
As COVID-19 cases rise in US, surgeon general expresses worry
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.
Tips to keep you safe and healthy when air quality suffers
With hotter, drier temperatures and an anticipated increase in wildfires, the Bay Area is bound to have some unhealthy air quality this summer.
With hotter, drier temperatures and an anticipated increase in wildfires, the Bay Area is bound to have some unhealthy air quality this summer.
Electric leaf blowers are coming to San Francisco
In an effort to reduce the city's carbon foot print, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on Friday said it's phasing out gas powered leaf blowers and replacing them with electric battery powered models.
In an effort to reduce the city's carbon foot print, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on Friday said it's phasing out gas powered leaf blowers and replacing them with electric battery powered models.
First Olympic Village resident tests positive for COVID-19
The first resident of the Olympic Village at the Tokyo Summer Games has tested positive for COVID-19, though officials said it was not an athlete.
The first resident of the Olympic Village at the Tokyo Summer Games has tested positive for COVID-19, though officials said it was not an athlete.
Giants minor leaguer who attempted suicide last year joining front office
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
Palo Alto father sues school district after son forced to wear face mask
A.J. Gokcek’s son is entering his senior year at Palo Alto High, but a lawsuit filed earlier this month could overshadow progress toward his graduation.
A.J. Gokcek’s son is entering his senior year at Palo Alto High, but a lawsuit filed earlier this month could overshadow progress toward his graduation.
Olivia Rodrigo reads vaccine tweets with Dr. Fauci
Video shared by the White House shows “Drivers License” singer Olivia Rodrigo and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, reading vaccine tweets aloud.
Video shared by the White House shows “Drivers License” singer Olivia Rodrigo and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, reading vaccine tweets aloud.
Bay Area residents urged to resume wearing face masks while indoors
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma counties and Berkeley issued the mask recommendation. Only Napa and Solano counties did not join.
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma counties and Berkeley issued the mask recommendation. Only Napa and Solano counties did not join.
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
FDA to decide on full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by January
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Las Vegas: People recommended to wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status
Masks are back in Las Vegas, where regional health officials pointed Friday to a rising number of coronavirus cases and advised everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear facial coverings in crowded indoor places.
Masks are back in Las Vegas, where regional health officials pointed Friday to a rising number of coronavirus cases and advised everyone — vaccinated or not — to wear facial coverings in crowded indoor places.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Bay Area diners aren't pleased with new restaurant surcharges on their bill
Diners returning to some restaurants in the Bay Area are finding a new fee on their check. Restaurant owners say they need to add the fee to stay afloat coming out of the pandemic.
Diners returning to some restaurants in the Bay Area are finding a new fee on their check. Restaurant owners say they need to add the fee to stay afloat coming out of the pandemic.
Santa Rosa homeless shelter experiencing COVID-19 outbreak
Santa Rosa's homeless shelter is swiftly being overwhelmed by a COVID-19 outbreak, and a startling number of infections are among vaccinated residents.
Santa Rosa's homeless shelter is swiftly being overwhelmed by a COVID-19 outbreak, and a startling number of infections are among vaccinated residents.
Trudeau: Canada could allow vaccinated Americans back in August for non-essential travel
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada should be in a position to welcome fully vaccinated travelers from all countries by early September.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.