Time crunch for 50 and up crowd to get vaccinated before eligibility expands April 15
Starting April 1, all Californians 50 and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Starting April 1, all Californians 50 and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom safely reopens rides to guests after pandemic forced closure
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo welcomed guests back onto rides Thursday after the coronavirus pandemic forced them closed for over one year.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo welcomed guests back onto rides Thursday after the coronavirus pandemic forced them closed for over one year.
Every variant 'of concern' now detected in Santa Clara County
Every variant of concern has been detected in Santa Clara County, and all have either been shown or are believed to be circulating in the community, public health officials announced on Thursday.
Every variant of concern has been detected in Santa Clara County, and all have either been shown or are believed to be circulating in the community, public health officials announced on Thursday.
Santa Clara County unlocks 32,000 vaccination appointments
The county has opened 32,000 appointment slots for eligible residents, including those ages 50 and above.
The county has opened 32,000 appointment slots for eligible residents, including those ages 50 and above.
California has given over 18M vaccine doses
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state administered 2.5 million shots last week, which is about the amount California expects to receive next week.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state administered 2.5 million shots last week, which is about the amount California expects to receive next week.
Hotels.com giving $2,741 'tax write off' to Americans who stayed home last year
The booking site announced that it will be giving away "tax write offs" that people can use for future travel as a reward for staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.
The booking site announced that it will be giving away "tax write offs" that people can use for future travel as a reward for staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.
'One and done': Gov. Gavin Newsom receives Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Baldwin Hills
California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.
California Governor Gavin Newsom received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall on Thursday, which was the same day all Californians over the age of 50 became eligible to get the vaccine.
Monterey Bay Aquarium is latest California attraction to announce reopening as COVID-19 restrictions ease
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has joined a growing list of attractions slowly reopening in California amid an easing of COVID-19 health and safety restrictions.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has joined a growing list of attractions slowly reopening in California amid an easing of COVID-19 health and safety restrictions.
Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
All California residents 50 and older now eligible for COVID vaccine
All California residents 50 and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But supply is limited – and some counties are having trouble keeping up with demand.
All California residents 50 and older are eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But supply is limited – and some counties are having trouble keeping up with demand.
Contra Costa County drive-through vaccination site aims for 15,000 vaccines a week
Contra Costa County has a new drive-through mass vaccination site located at Hurricane Harbor in Concord, with the goal to vaccinate 15,000 Contra Costa residents a week when fully operational.
Contra Costa County has a new drive-through mass vaccination site located at Hurricane Harbor in Concord, with the goal to vaccinate 15,000 Contra Costa residents a week when fully operational.
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.