Miami Beach: Over 1,000 arrested, emergency curfew extended amid unruly spring break crowds
Miami Beach officials stressed this isn’t the typical spring break crowd. They said it’s not college students, but adults looking to let loose in one of the few states fully open during the pandemic.
Miami Beach officials stressed this isn’t the typical spring break crowd. They said it’s not college students, but adults looking to let loose in one of the few states fully open during the pandemic.
Santa Clara, San Francisco counties expect to enter orange tier within days
Santa Clara County and San Francisco County are expecting to join San Mateo County and move into the orange tier next week, as COVID-19 cases continue to trend downward.
Santa Clara County and San Francisco County are expecting to join San Mateo County and move into the orange tier next week, as COVID-19 cases continue to trend downward.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
Arkansas Gov. aims to end mask mandate at month’s end
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.
COVID testing differences has Stanford coach, others upset
Add COVID-19 testing to the differences between the women's and men's tournaments that has coaches and players unhappy about what they say is a growing list of inequities.
Add COVID-19 testing to the differences between the women's and men's tournaments that has coaches and players unhappy about what they say is a growing list of inequities.
‘We planned his funeral’: Husband with COVID-19 beats the odds and wakes up after 7-week coma
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Travel industry poised to rebound as restrictions loosen
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie talked to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about what spring and summer travel will look like.
Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie talked to Mornings on 2 on Sunday about what spring and summer travel will look like.
California adopts 3-foot distancing rule for classrooms
Students in California classrooms can sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 under new guidelines adopted by the state as school officials figure out how to reopen campuses closed for a year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Students in California classrooms can sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 under new guidelines adopted by the state as school officials figure out how to reopen campuses closed for a year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Caltrain offering free rides to vaccination sites starting Monday
Starting next week, Caltrain will offer free train rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites for people living or working in San Francisco, Santa Clara or San Mateo counties.
Starting next week, Caltrain will offer free train rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites for people living or working in San Francisco, Santa Clara or San Mateo counties.
Rally in Golden Gate Park calls for JFK Drive to be permanently car-free
Barriers kept cars from driving along JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. Many call it an unintentional blessing brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now there's a call to keep it that way permanently.
Barriers kept cars from driving along JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park. Many call it an unintentional blessing brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Now there's a call to keep it that way permanently.
Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report
The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.
The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.
Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
UCSF researcher discusses how certain COVID hashtags affect anti-Asian sentiments
A new UCSF study shows anti-Asian sentiment online can have a snowball effect.
A new UCSF study shows anti-Asian sentiment online can have a snowball effect.
Interview with UCSF Prof. Yulin Hswen
Interview with UCSF Prof. Yulin Hswen about her study examining how hashtags can shape public opinion
Interview with UCSF Prof. Yulin Hswen about her study examining how hashtags can shape public opinion
San Rafael elementary schools set to resume classroom instruction on March 29
As the CDC issues new guidance on school desk placement, San Rafael elementary schools are a step ahead with plans for students to resume classroom instruction beginning March 29.
As the CDC issues new guidance on school desk placement, San Rafael elementary schools are a step ahead with plans for students to resume classroom instruction beginning March 29.
Bay Area families eager to get out can enjoy these newly reopened attractions
For parents with young kids chomping at the bit to get out and be active, Fairyland’s reopening is more than magical.
For parents with young kids chomping at the bit to get out and be active, Fairyland’s reopening is more than magical.
Thousands of vaccine appointments canceled for Kaiser members in the South Bay
Santa Clara County officials canceled vaccination appointments for thousands of Kaiser Permanente members blaming limited supplies from the state.
Santa Clara County officials canceled vaccination appointments for thousands of Kaiser Permanente members blaming limited supplies from the state.
State health department now allows cheerleaders on the sidelines
In a swift reversal on California state guidelines that prohibited sideline cheer for cheerleaders at youth sporting events, California Department of Public Health clarified on Friday that the activity is allowed as a "moderate contact sport."
In a swift reversal on California state guidelines that prohibited sideline cheer for cheerleaders at youth sporting events, California Department of Public Health clarified on Friday that the activity is allowed as a "moderate contact sport."