FDA approves new ADHD drug for children, the first in more than a decade

The drug is called Qelbree, and it’s harder to abuse than nearly all other ADHD medicines because it’s not a stimulant or a controlled substance.

As much of the Bay Area moves into orange tier, Solano County will remain in red

As much of the Bay Area moves into the more permissive orange tier, Solano County says it will remain in the red for now. And that's more of a relief than disappointment. It's better than being in purple.

Alabama fan's death after attending NCAA tournament prompts COVID-19 contact tracing in Indiana

Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.

Despite the pandemic, Bay Area home prices are soaring

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and a recovering economy, California real estate remains a hot commodity.

New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19

The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin. 

SF Sunday Streets' large format returns this fall, announces smaller Rise Together programs

Sunday Streets returns to San Francisco in October, city officials announced on Monday. But there’s plenty of city sanctioned opportunity to safely enjoy the outdoors in the meantime. 

Salmonella outbreak in 8 states linked to wild songbirds and birdfeeders, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and birdfeeders.

COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate

Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.

How Bay Area musicians have kept music alive in the year of COVID-19

The "starving musicians" category swelled exponentially, for example, because many lacked digital skills needed to overcome gig loss triggered by in-person venues closing.

Dads required to pay half of woman's pregnancy costs under new law in Utah

The bill’s sponsor presented the measure as an effort to decrease the burden of pregnancy on women and increase responsibility for men who have children.

Sen. Alex Padilla to visit Oakland Coliseum days before it shuts down vaccinations

FEMA said it's appropriate to close the site, because soon California will be getting thousands of more doses, and the federal supply will not be necessary. But if those doses do not arrive on time, Alameda County supervisors worry there may be a vaccine supply shortage.

Bay Area adjusts to new way of life over Easter weekend as virus rules relax

At the Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek Sunday, the bunnies, the babies, and family outings were back for an Easter bunny hunt. For many, it was a joy feeling the pandemic restrictions slowly easing.

Oakland officials plead with FEMA to keep vaccination site open at Coliseum

FEMA is set to end it's services on the 11th, a few days before vaccination eligibility expands. Local officials are continuing efforts to keep the staff and the vaccinations in place for another four weeks.