Prince Charles visits his father, 99-year-old Prince Philip, in hospital

Prince Charles has visited his 99-year-old father, Prince Philip, in the London hospital where he was admitted earlier his week for “observation and rest” after falling ill.

Singer Demi Lovato reveals 2018 overdose caused brain damage

Demi Lovato’s drug overdose in 2018 resulted in the singer having three strokes and a heart attack, leaving her with physical limitations that still affect her.

Governor Newsom’s plan for California’s vaccine shipment delay

Gov. Newsom announces plan starting March 1st, to reserve 10% of first COVID vaccines doses for teachers, school staff and childcare providers.

Entire Oakley school board resigns, apologizes for 'callous remarks'

The entire school board has now resigned following the earlier resignation of the board president. The trustees made controversial comments during an online meeting that they thought was private this week.

Six Flags planning to reopen all parks in 2021, hire thousands of seasonal workers

On Friday, the Texas-based theme park operator announced plans to reopen all 26 of its locations for the 2021 season, including five locations that stayed closed in 2020 due to continued coronavirus restrictions.

Vaccine doses safe after police car chase crash, robbery arrests

Police arrested a man and a teen boy suspected of robbing a woman at a bank's ATM Wednesday afternoon and helped to save a batch of COVID-19 vaccines in the process. 

City Attorney issues ultimatum in heated battle to reopen SF schools

San Francisco's city attorney has issued an ultimatum to the school district, saying the tentative agreement with terms the district has with the teachers union won't be enough to stop a lawsuit.

Bay Area counties hope expanding vaccine eligibility helps goal of herd immunity

Santa Clara County is poised to become the third in the Bay Area to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. Officials said they’ll take that step on the last day of the month.

Outdoor youth sports in California can resume if COVID rates allow

High contact sports like football, basketball and rugby, can resume if all players 13 and older get tested once per week. That testing requirement also applies to coaches.

Plan to replace Oakland police in mental health calls stalls

A pilot program to dispatch counselors and paramedics to mental health crises, instead of Oakland police officers is having trouble getting off the ground.

Japan’s government says it has identified new, more contagious coronavirus variant

Japan’s government says it has confirmed a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain days after the country began administering the Pfizer vaccine, the first approved for use in the country.

Pandemic restaurant closures produce glut of industrial-grade equipment

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced tens of thousands of restaurants to permanently shut their doors. As a result, industrial food service equipment is piling up like never before.

San Francisco offering free bus service to vaccine appointments

In an effort to make getting the vaccine more convenient, starting on Tuesday residents traveling to a vaccine appointment can hop a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency bus.

California will set aside 10% of vaccine for educators

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday said the state will set aside 10% of all first doses of COVID-19 vaccines for educators and school staff starting March 1.