Tough times in coronavirus brought restaurant staff, amusement park workers closer
Tough times have brought them closer. As some workers had to stay home, other employees picked up the slack.
Tough times have brought them closer. As some workers had to stay home, other employees picked up the slack.
Losing both parents to COVID is unimaginable heartbreak
Losing a parent to Covid is a heartbreak, but losing both parents, unimaginable. But it happened to a Bay Area family, and their four grown children are healing, one day at a time. The siblings are comforted by the fact that their parents, together for 35 years, are buried side by side in Vallejo.
Losing a parent to Covid is a heartbreak, but losing both parents, unimaginable. But it happened to a Bay Area family, and their four grown children are healing, one day at a time. The siblings are comforted by the fact that their parents, together for 35 years, are buried side by side in Vallejo.
90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
One year later: How COVID killed small businesses
San Rafael's 4th Street was a bustling business boulevard before the pandemic. Today, as in every community, many storefronts are empty and this upscale community is struggling.
San Rafael's 4th Street was a bustling business boulevard before the pandemic. Today, as in every community, many storefronts are empty and this upscale community is struggling.
Bay Area joins national uptick in travel trend
Spring break is right around the corner, and there has been a noticeable uptick in travel, and the Bay Area seems to be joining that national trend.
Spring break is right around the corner, and there has been a noticeable uptick in travel, and the Bay Area seems to be joining that national trend.
'I'm not throwing away my shot': Doctors use 'Hamilton' inspiration to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A group of Northern California doctors derived inspiration from Broadway and got creative in order to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'I would recommend it': Trump urges hesitant supporters to get COVID-19 vaccine
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to get the COVID-19 vaccine, saying, “I would recommend it to a lot of people.”
One year after lockdown, Dr. Cody says health orders saved lives
Santa Clara County's public health officer Dr. Sara Cody is resolute in her belief the county’s COVID-19 health orders saved lives.
Santa Clara County's public health officer Dr. Sara Cody is resolute in her belief the county’s COVID-19 health orders saved lives.
Tinder giving free COVID-19 tests to users so they can meet up safely
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
The dating app is giving 1,000 free mail-in tests to 500 Tinder matches.
San Mateo County first Bay Area region to reach coveted orange tier since last fall
The new changes go into effect on Wednesday and allow for increased capacity at churches, indoor restaurants and bars, and breweries.
The new changes go into effect on Wednesday and allow for increased capacity at churches, indoor restaurants and bars, and breweries.
UK coronavirus variant found in Contra Costa County
Laboratory results have revealed the first two known cases of the highly infectious U.K. variant in Contra Costa County, health officials announced on Tuesday.
Laboratory results have revealed the first two known cases of the highly infectious U.K. variant in Contra Costa County, health officials announced on Tuesday.
Swollen lymph nodes can be side effect of COVID-19 vaccine and confused for cancer, doctors say
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
EU medicines regulator says 'no indication' AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines are cause of reported blood clots
After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
After a growing number of countries are suspending use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine following reported blood clots, the head of the European Medicines Agency said the agency is “firmly convinced” the benefits of the shot outweigh the risks.
Moderna begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
As eligibility expands, vaccine shortages in California persist
Suppliers Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties are "receiving a fraction of their expected shipments." For now, Bay Area counties are administering a fraction of the shots they're capable of.
Suppliers Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties are "receiving a fraction of their expected shipments." For now, Bay Area counties are administering a fraction of the shots they're capable of.
Sweden is latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
Sweden on Tuesday became the latest country to pause use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine as European regulators review safety data following reports of dangerous blood clots in some recipients.
San Mateo County expected to advance to orange tier
The last time San Mateo County was in the orange tier was back in October.
The last time San Mateo County was in the orange tier was back in October.
Bay Area's community colleges to receive millions from American Rescue Plan
Bay Area community colleges are expected to receive tens of millions of dollars in relief money from the recently passed American Rescue Plan, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, said Monday.
Bay Area community colleges are expected to receive tens of millions of dollars in relief money from the recently passed American Rescue Plan, Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, said Monday.



















