Vigil held in Oakland for nurses who died from COVID-19
Nurses who've risked their lives and have fallen to COVID-19 were honored Wednesday across the country.
Nurses who've risked their lives and have fallen to COVID-19 were honored Wednesday across the country.
California to open COVID vaccine appointments to children ages 12-15 starting Thursday
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is available to children ages 12 through 15 starting Thursday, state and local health officials say.
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is available to children ages 12 through 15 starting Thursday, state and local health officials say.
Fire commissioner says Safe Streets SF program could put community at risk
There’s been a lot of support for the Safe Streets SF project, which began in April of 2020 to give residents of San Francisco more elbow room to physically distance outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There’s been a lot of support for the Safe Streets SF project, which began in April of 2020 to give residents of San Francisco more elbow room to physically distance outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business owners rejoice San Mateo County's move into yellow tier
San Mateo County entered the least restrictive yellow tier Wednesday. That means bars no longer have to serve food with their drinks.
San Mateo County entered the least restrictive yellow tier Wednesday. That means bars no longer have to serve food with their drinks.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
California set to expand Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
The move comes as the state encourages schools to resume in-person teaching and remains on track to lift many virus-related restrictions by mid-June.
The move comes as the state encourages schools to resume in-person teaching and remains on track to lift many virus-related restrictions by mid-June.
Gov. Newsom to announce unprecedented funding for public schools
Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.
Gov. Newsom's proposal is aimed at addressing inequalities amplified by the pandemic and students' social-emotional well-being.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Frustration mounts as Japanese Prime Minister pushes Olympics despite pandemic
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
A full-page newspaper ad in Japan has condemned the government for forcing people to endure the pandemic without vaccines.
Advocates for the homeless optimistic about Newsom’s plans after ‘decades of inaction’
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Governor Gavin Newsom's $12 billion homelessness proposal needs legislative approval but is already winning raves from social service providers.
Levi's Stadium offers teens unique incentive to get the COVID vaccine
On Tuesday night, COVID-19 vaccines were given in a locker room at Levi’s Stadium. It was the first of several special youth events being held there.
On Tuesday night, COVID-19 vaccines were given in a locker room at Levi’s Stadium. It was the first of several special youth events being held there.
Bay Area schools offer convenient vaccination sites for newly approved young people
Bay Area county education offices plan to partner with local health departments to offer vaccine clinics at school sites.
Bay Area county education offices plan to partner with local health departments to offer vaccine clinics at school sites.
McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
Crocs once again offering thousands of free shoes to healthcare workers
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
After giving away more than 860,000 free pairs of shoes last year, Crocs is once again offering healthcare workers a free pair of shoes through May 14.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
Some Bay Area counties partner with schools to vaccinate young people on campus
Some Bay Area county education offices are partnering with schools to vaccinate young people.
Some Bay Area county education offices are partnering with schools to vaccinate young people.
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club fights to stay open after 40 years in business
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club has been a fixture in the community for 40 years. Owner Kathy Wagner said she's fighting to keep her doors open now after being closed for most of the past year.
Alameda's Mariner Square Athletic Club has been a fixture in the community for 40 years. Owner Kathy Wagner said she's fighting to keep her doors open now after being closed for most of the past year.
BART’s 9 p.m. pandemic-era curfew is ending Aug. 30
As the pandemic eases, BART will ramp up its service with restoration to near pre-pandemic levels by August 30, transit officials announced on Monday.
As the pandemic eases, BART will ramp up its service with restoration to near pre-pandemic levels by August 30, transit officials announced on Monday.
California man charged with using $5M in COVID loans to buy Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini
Southern California man has pleaded not guilty to charges he obtained $5 million in federal coronavirus-relief loans for phony businesses and then used the money for lavish vacations and to buy a Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini, prosecutors said Monday.
Southern California man has pleaded not guilty to charges he obtained $5 million in federal coronavirus-relief loans for phony businesses and then used the money for lavish vacations and to buy a Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini, prosecutors said Monday.