Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk rides ready to reopen
In Santa Cruz, rides at the Beach Boardwalk are preparing to reopen, but business is already strong.
In Santa Cruz, rides at the Beach Boardwalk are preparing to reopen, but business is already strong.
Austin adolescents in Pfizer vaccine study showing promising results
Some of the 2,260 adolescents in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine study included patients from Austin Regional Clinic.
Some of the 2,260 adolescents in Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine study included patients from Austin Regional Clinic.
Bay Area residents still relying on food banks amid economic crisis
In the past year, the Alameda County Food bank has gone from serving one in five county residents to one in four.
In the past year, the Alameda County Food bank has gone from serving one in five county residents to one in four.
Contra Costa County expanded eligibility rollout sees some quirks
If you’ve been trying to make an appointment with Contra Costa County to get the coronavirus vaccine, you may have run into some issues.
If you’ve been trying to make an appointment with Contra Costa County to get the coronavirus vaccine, you may have run into some issues.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Uncertain future for Oakland Coliseum mass vaccination site as closure looms
In a letter to FEMA, Senators Diane Feinstein and Alex Padilla asked that the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services as well as Alameda and Los Angeles County assume control of the two inoculation sites.
In a letter to FEMA, Senators Diane Feinstein and Alex Padilla asked that the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services as well as Alameda and Los Angeles County assume control of the two inoculation sites.
New poll finds troubling pockets of vaccine hesitancy
A new poll by Bay Area Council conducted earlier this month finds hesitancy in some communities when it comes to getting the COVID vaccine.
A new poll by Bay Area Council conducted earlier this month finds hesitancy in some communities when it comes to getting the COVID vaccine.
COVID-19 3rd leading cause of death in 2020, pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
Placer County sheriff linked vaccine to death despite experts' cautions
A California sheriff announced in January that a man died hours after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine even though his county’s health officials said the declaration was premature and detrimental.
A California sheriff announced in January that a man died hours after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine even though his county’s health officials said the declaration was premature and detrimental.
Sacramento teacher blames 'white supremacy' for parents wanting schools to reopen
Damian Harmony, a Latin teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, made the incendiary comments in a speech to the school board that he later posted on Facebook. The post has since been removed.
Damian Harmony, a Latin teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, made the incendiary comments in a speech to the school board that he later posted on Facebook. The post has since been removed.
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
FEMA mass vaccination sites in California should stay open, senators urge
Federal officials should provide support to keep mass vaccination sites open at the Oakland Coliseum and Cal State University-Los Angeles, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla said Wednesday.
Federal officials should provide support to keep mass vaccination sites open at the Oakland Coliseum and Cal State University-Los Angeles, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla said Wednesday.
Pfizer: COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens
Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Germany to restrict AstraZeneca use in under-60s over clots
German health officials agreed Tuesday to restrict the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh concern over unusual blood clots reported in a tiny number of those who received the shots.
German health officials agreed Tuesday to restrict the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh concern over unusual blood clots reported in a tiny number of those who received the shots.
Anyone 16 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Health Director Anna Roth said an increased vaccine supply from the state and federal governments means the county can open eligibility to people in the 16-49 age range.
Contra Costa County Health Director Anna Roth said an increased vaccine supply from the state and federal governments means the county can open eligibility to people in the 16-49 age range.
Alameda County finally reaches orange tier, Napa County still in red
Starting on Wednesday, Alameda County joins San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Marin counties in the second least restrictive category under the state's color coded system.
Starting on Wednesday, Alameda County joins San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Marin counties in the second least restrictive category under the state's color coded system.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
Protecting your 'new golden ticket,' your COVID-19 vaccination card and only proof of inoculation status
In the age of a pandemic, they may soon serve as your "ticket in" or passport for travel: your all-important COVID-19 proof of vaccination card.
In the age of a pandemic, they may soon serve as your "ticket in" or passport for travel: your all-important COVID-19 proof of vaccination card.
Alameda County excited to proceed with caution into orange tier
The anticipation of moving into the orange tier Tuesday had many Alameda County businesses preparing for reopening or expanding their capacity for customers.
The anticipation of moving into the orange tier Tuesday had many Alameda County businesses preparing for reopening or expanding their capacity for customers.