California regulators withdraw controversial work mask rules
California's workplace regulators have reversed themselves for the second time in a week. They withdrew a controversial masking regulation late Wednesday.
California's workplace regulators have reversed themselves for the second time in a week. They withdrew a controversial masking regulation late Wednesday.
DC hospitals to require vaccinations for all employees
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.
California will align with CDC mask guidance on June 15
This means that fully vaccinated people can ditch their face masks in most situations, but there are some exceptions.
This means that fully vaccinated people can ditch their face masks in most situations, but there are some exceptions.
California construction workers in short supply
California's economy is poised for a post-COVID comeback even faster than the rest of the nation. But one obstacle could be standing in the way: a lack of available workers. The construction industry, in particular, is feeling that shortfall.
California's economy is poised for a post-COVID comeback even faster than the rest of the nation. But one obstacle could be standing in the way: a lack of available workers. The construction industry, in particular, is feeling that shortfall.
Wine Country weddings no longer restricted to weekends only
Brides and grooms-to-be are making up for time lost to the pandemic shut down. The wedding industry, worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Napa and Sonoma County economies, was reduced to almost nothing the past year.
Brides and grooms-to-be are making up for time lost to the pandemic shut down. The wedding industry, worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Napa and Sonoma County economies, was reduced to almost nothing the past year.
Lack of COVID-19 shots puts Africa far behind in global vaccination effort
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
California one week away from ditching tier system, reopening state
Businesses are gearing up for June 15, the target date Governor Gavin Newsom set for a full reopening of the state's economy. While that date is rapidly approaching restaurants and bars still have a lot of work ahead of them to get ready.
Businesses are gearing up for June 15, the target date Governor Gavin Newsom set for a full reopening of the state's economy. While that date is rapidly approaching restaurants and bars still have a lot of work ahead of them to get ready.
TikTok revealing dentist can detect pregnancy by looking at patient's mouth stuns users
A dental student has gone viral on TikTok for sharing a few indicators in a patient’s mouth that may reveal a pregnancy.
A dental student has gone viral on TikTok for sharing a few indicators in a patient’s mouth that may reveal a pregnancy.
Cal-OSHA board to reconsider masks in the workplace
The board’s decision to adopt rules that are stricter than the pending state guidelines has put Gov. Gavin Newsom in an awkward position as the state nears what he promised would be a full reopening.
The board’s decision to adopt rules that are stricter than the pending state guidelines has put Gov. Gavin Newsom in an awkward position as the state nears what he promised would be a full reopening.
Hantavirus case reported by Carson City health officials
Health officials in Carson City are advising residents to use extra care around areas where rats and mice may have been living after discovering a person had been infected with the hantavirus.
Health officials in Carson City are advising residents to use extra care around areas where rats and mice may have been living after discovering a person had been infected with the hantavirus.
SF supervisors unanimously approve SoMa drug sobering center
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a drug sobering center that will provide 20 short-term beds and support services for people at risk of drug overdoses.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a drug sobering center that will provide 20 short-term beds and support services for people at risk of drug overdoses.
Kaiser begins COVID vaccine trials for children ages 5-11 in Oakland, Santa Clara
Kaiser Permanente officials announced Tuesday that they are expanding COVID-19 vaccine trials to include children ages 5-11 in Oakland, Santa Clara and Sacramento.
Kaiser Permanente officials announced Tuesday that they are expanding COVID-19 vaccine trials to include children ages 5-11 in Oakland, Santa Clara and Sacramento.
Mother with stage 4 cancer gets final wish of seeing daughter's wedding in hospital ceremony
Margarita Villacreces, 61, is terminally ill with stage 4 colon cancer. The Chatsworth mother had a final wish of wanting to see her youngest daughter, Cindy, get married — so hospital staff helped make it possible.
Margarita Villacreces, 61, is terminally ill with stage 4 colon cancer. The Chatsworth mother had a final wish of wanting to see her youngest daughter, Cindy, get married — so hospital staff helped make it possible.
CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
People line street for COVID-19 tests in China following delta variant outbreak
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Mass COVID-19 testing sites have been underway since the outbreak of the delta coronavirus variant in southern China.
Pfizer lowers COVID-19 vaccine dose for younger kids in next stage of trial
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
Pfizer has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in a larger group of kids under 12 with lower dosages compared to older age groups.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
Beware of 'Vax for the Win' California vaccine scams
People reported that scammers impersonating state officials contacted them by telephone, email, text messages and through social media, asking for fees and bank information.
People reported that scammers impersonating state officials contacted them by telephone, email, text messages and through social media, asking for fees and bank information.
UCSF is among testing sites for new Alzheimer's drug
Alison Moritz, program director for dementia services says so far, families of Alzheimer patients have expressed optimism, "They have said where do I sign up? How soon will I get this?"
Alison Moritz, program director for dementia services says so far, families of Alzheimer patients have expressed optimism, "They have said where do I sign up? How soon will I get this?"
FDA approves new Alzheimer's drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Aduhelm for the treatment of Alzheimer's on Monday, the first new medication for the diease in 18 years.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Aduhelm for the treatment of Alzheimer's on Monday, the first new medication for the diease in 18 years.