Berkeley deli closes due to skyrocketing meat prices

Berkeley deli closes due to skyrocketing meat prices

Augie's Montreal Deli in Berkeley is closing because prices for meat and other staples have skyrocketed. Experts say that the COVID pandemic has disrupted the food supply chain, driving prices out of whack. K

Augie's Montreal Deli in Berkeley is closing because prices for meat and other staples have skyrocketed. Experts say that the COVID pandemic has disrupted the food supply chain, driving prices out of whack. K

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.

NIH testing effectiveness, safety of mixing COVID-19 vaccines with potential boosters

NIH testing effectiveness, safety of mixing COVID-19 vaccines with potential boosters

The National Institute of Health has begun clinical trials for patients who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them a different third booster shot to test the effectiveness and safety of mixing vaccines.

The National Institute of Health has begun clinical trials for patients who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them a different third booster shot to test the effectiveness and safety of mixing vaccines.

Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka

Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka

Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.

Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.

Despite vaccines, nursing homes struggle with outbreaks

Despite vaccines, nursing homes struggle with outbreaks

Jeannie Wells had hoped that regular visits would resume at her elderly mother’s New York nursing home once all the residents were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Jeannie Wells had hoped that regular visits would resume at her elderly mother’s New York nursing home once all the residents were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward

New Mexico offers $5 million in COVID-19 vaccine prize, the country's largest reward

New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.

New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations.

Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic

Target reopens fitting rooms at all stores after closing to customers during pandemic

Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.

Target said it began opening some of the dressing rooms at the start of Memorial Day weekend, and all were expected to reopen by June 1. The only exception is “a small number” being used for vaccine administration.

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict

Supreme Court rejects appeal of Johnson & Johnson $2B ovarian cancer talc verdict

A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.

A jury found Johnson & Johnson’s talc products contain asbestos and that asbestos-laced talc can cause ovarian cancer. The company disputes both points, but a $2 billion verdict has been upheld by the Supreme Court.

Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.

Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.

Deadline looms for verifying workers' vaccination status in South Bay

Deadline looms for verifying workers' vaccination status in South Bay

Tuesday is the deadline for employers in Santa Clara County to verify who among their workforce is vaccinated or they could be subject to a hefty fine. The Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition is requesting the deadline to be pushed back.

Tuesday is the deadline for employers in Santa Clara County to verify who among their workforce is vaccinated or they could be subject to a hefty fine. The Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition is requesting the deadline to be pushed back.

Northern California cafe owner charges customers fee for wearing a mask

Northern California cafe owner charges customers fee for wearing a mask

While most businesses have made efforts to enforce mask mandates during the pandemic, a Northern California cafe has been taking a complete counter approach: charging customers a fee for wearing a mask.

While most businesses have made efforts to enforce mask mandates during the pandemic, a Northern California cafe has been taking a complete counter approach: charging customers a fee for wearing a mask.

Projected passenger traffic over holiday weekend at Oakland International Airport indicates strong recovery

Projected passenger traffic over holiday weekend at Oakland International Airport indicates strong recovery

The Oakland International Airport says they won't know passenger traffic totals until at least after Memorial Day, but the projections they've made for the holiday weekend indicate a strong rebound from pandemic lows.

The Oakland International Airport says they won't know passenger traffic totals until at least after Memorial Day, but the projections they've made for the holiday weekend indicate a strong rebound from pandemic lows.

Despite elevated gas prices, Memorial Day weekend travel makes a comeback

Despite elevated gas prices, Memorial Day weekend travel makes a comeback

Compared to pre-pandemic levels of 2019, AAA says travel is still down about 13%, but it’s making a comeback, especially this holiday weekend.

Compared to pre-pandemic levels of 2019, AAA says travel is still down about 13%, but it’s making a comeback, especially this holiday weekend.

Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine

Café charges patrons $5 if they wear a mask or for 'bragging' about COVID vaccine

"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.

"$5 FEE ADDED TO ORDERS PLACED WHILE WEARING A FACE MASK," a sign posted in the window of the café reads. In the fine print below the sign says that any customer "caught bragging" will also have to pay the penalty.

New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains

New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains

Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.

Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.

Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood

Uptick in coronavirus cases prompts Chinese city to lock down neighborhood

The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.

The southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has shut down a neighborhood and ordered residents to stay home for door-to-door coronavirus testing following an upsurge in infections that has rattled authorities.