Virus tolls similar to other states despite Newsom's efforts
Nearly a year after California ordered the nation’s first statewide shutdown, masks remain mandated, indoor dining and other activities are significantly limited, and Disneyland remains closed.
Nearly a year after California ordered the nation’s first statewide shutdown, masks remain mandated, indoor dining and other activities are significantly limited, and Disneyland remains closed.
California Grocers Association sues San Jose and Daly City for giving workers hazard pay
The California Grocers Association is suing the cities of San Jose and Daly City over hazard pay ordinances for grocery workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The California Grocers Association is suing the cities of San Jose and Daly City over hazard pay ordinances for grocery workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Red-tier status offers glimmers of normalcy for two Bay Area counties
On Sunday, two additional Bay Area counties will enter the Red Tier, allowing Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties more permissive activities and interactions.
On Sunday, two additional Bay Area counties will enter the Red Tier, allowing Sonoma and Contra Costa Counties more permissive activities and interactions.
California loosens restrictions on wineries, breweries and distilleries
The weekend marks a long awaited change for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. New California Dept. of Public Health regulations allow those establishments to reopen.
The weekend marks a long awaited change for wineries, breweries, and distilleries. New California Dept. of Public Health regulations allow those establishments to reopen.
Bay Area job losses in 2020 significantly greater than EDD estimate
The Bay Area lost thousands of more jobs in 2020 than the California Employment Development Department originally estimated.
The Bay Area lost thousands of more jobs in 2020 than the California Employment Development Department originally estimated.
If you're a skier returning to slopes, doctors have advice if you've been inactive
Doctors say some people have been more active and others less during the pandemic. If you're a skier returning to the slopes, they have some advice.
Doctors say some people have been more active and others less during the pandemic. If you're a skier returning to the slopes, they have some advice.
Stimulus checks on the way: US Treasury confirms $1,400 payments could hit bank accounts this weekend
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Oakland teachers could reach partial agreement with district on in-person learning
Oakland teachers say a partial agreement with the Oakland Unified School District could come soon for some in-person learning, but only for certain students
Oakland teachers say a partial agreement with the Oakland Unified School District could come soon for some in-person learning, but only for certain students
California hits equity mark: 2M doses to vulnerable areas; new counties move into red tier
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that he would set aside 40% of vaccine for residents of some 400 ZIP codes the state deems most vulnerable based on metrics such as household income, access to health care and education levels.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week that he would set aside 40% of vaccine for residents of some 400 ZIP codes the state deems most vulnerable based on metrics such as household income, access to health care and education levels.
'All 3 are excellent:' 1,000 Johnson & Johnson vaccines administered in San Francisco
Medical experts, however, have said Johnson & Johnson was more than 80% effective in severe cases and nearly 100% effective in preventing death or hospitalization.
Medical experts, however, have said Johnson & Johnson was more than 80% effective in severe cases and nearly 100% effective in preventing death or hospitalization.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
California law does not allow for virtual learning, waiver expires at end of June
The waiver to allow distance learning for this school year expires on June 30.
The waiver to allow distance learning for this school year expires on June 30.
California to loosen COVID guidelines on breweries and distilleries
The state of California says starting this Saturday, breweries and distilleries that do not serve food, may re-open outdoors in the purple and red tiers.
The state of California says starting this Saturday, breweries and distilleries that do not serve food, may re-open outdoors in the purple and red tiers.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine hesitancy could slow COVID fight
As vaccine supply begins to open up, doubts about one particular vaccine threatens to slow things down.
As vaccine supply begins to open up, doubts about one particular vaccine threatens to slow things down.
SF school board unanimously approves teachers' union agreement to bring some students back
The San Francisco Unified school board on Thursday unanimously voted to approve the agreement with the teachers union on reopening.
The San Francisco Unified school board on Thursday unanimously voted to approve the agreement with the teachers union on reopening.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
Biden wants all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
President Joe Biden will use his first prime-time address on Thursday night to announce that he is directing states to make all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine no later than May 1.
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.