Women, 34 and 44, dressed up as seniors to get COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
Deputies say two women, ages 34 and 44, are accused of dressing up as senior citizens in an attempt to receive coronavirus vaccines.
California vaccinations hit by icy weather shipment delays
The shortage has only worsened after an icy blast across much of the country snarled vaccine deliveries in states spanning from New York to Nevada. Delays are expected to continue for days.
The shortage has only worsened after an icy blast across much of the country snarled vaccine deliveries in states spanning from New York to Nevada. Delays are expected to continue for days.
Winter storm disrupts vaccine shipments to the Bay Area
Winter storms across the nation are causing delays in COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to Bay Area vaccine distribution sites. Some places are having to reschedule vaccine appointments or temporarily close mass vaccination sites because they don't have enough doses.
Winter storms across the nation are causing delays in COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to Bay Area vaccine distribution sites. Some places are having to reschedule vaccine appointments or temporarily close mass vaccination sites because they don't have enough doses.
Shortage of foster parents in San Francisco because of the pandemic
San Francisco officials say the pandemic is creating major problems for the city's foster care system.
San Francisco officials say the pandemic is creating major problems for the city's foster care system.
Doctors say flu activity remains ‘surprisingly low’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
Health officials worried that the United States would be simultaneously fighting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and flu season, but that has not been the case, according to experts.
N95 masks still rationed 1 year into COVID-19 pandemic despite swelling stockpiles
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many millions of N95 masks are pouring out of American factories and heading into storage.
Winter storms across U.S. delay COVID vaccine shipments to the Bay Area
The San Francisco COVID Command Center confirmed that vaccine deliveries are running behind due to winter storms hammering parts of the U.S.
The San Francisco COVID Command Center confirmed that vaccine deliveries are running behind due to winter storms hammering parts of the U.S.
US life expectancy drops a full year in COVID-19 pandemic, most since WWII
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
The COVID-19 pandemic's death toll caused life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by a full year, with minorities suffering the biggest impact.
Deputies and incarcerated people to get vaccinated at Santa Rita Jail
Sgt. Ray Kelly said the plan is to vaccination all 1,650 employees who "have been on the front lines serving county residents during the pandemic." Incarcerated people will start to get the vaccines next week.
Sgt. Ray Kelly said the plan is to vaccination all 1,650 employees who "have been on the front lines serving county residents during the pandemic." Incarcerated people will start to get the vaccines next week.
California virus aid plan would pay $600 to millions of low-income residents
Millions of low-income Californians will receive $600 checks if the California Legislature approves plans to spend $9.6 billion in new pandemic relief.
Millions of low-income Californians will receive $600 checks if the California Legislature approves plans to spend $9.6 billion in new pandemic relief.
When to avoid 'double masking,' according to the CDC
For the lab experiment, researchers, using simulated respiratory breaths, found that placing a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask or using a medical procedure mask with knotted ear loops and tucked in sides decreased exposure to potentially infectious aerosols by about 95%.
For the lab experiment, researchers, using simulated respiratory breaths, found that placing a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask or using a medical procedure mask with knotted ear loops and tucked in sides decreased exposure to potentially infectious aerosols by about 95%.
False COVID-19 information convinces mom, 4 kids to drink urine for 4 days
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
For four days, the British woman and her four children gulped down their own urine, believing it would protect them from COVID-19, according to a report by the City of Westminster.
Southern California conference held in 'immunity bubble' turns into superspreader event
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle a COVID-19 surge. Instead, he created a superspreader event infecting attendees, staff and himself.
XPrize founder Peter Diamandis thought he could hold a conference in an “immunity bubble” in the middle a COVID-19 surge. Instead, he created a superspreader event infecting attendees, staff and himself.
San Leandro grocery workers to receive hazard pay after city council vote
About 2,100 grocery store workers in San Leandro are eligible for hazard pay following a city council vote Tuesday.
About 2,100 grocery store workers in San Leandro are eligible for hazard pay following a city council vote Tuesday.
Firecrackers ward off evil spirits, signs of familiar Lunar New Year symbolism prevail
In Oakland Chinatown, firecrackers were lit throughout the day to chase away bad spirits and usher in the Year of the Ox.
In Oakland Chinatown, firecrackers were lit throughout the day to chase away bad spirits and usher in the Year of the Ox.
Interactive California map shows which schools are open and which schools are not
The maps reveal that most of California's private schools are operating in-person for younger children, while the majority of the state’s public elementary schools and charter schools remain in distance learning.
The maps reveal that most of California's private schools are operating in-person for younger children, while the majority of the state’s public elementary schools and charter schools remain in distance learning.
Sonoma County billboard to open schools resembles missing children sign
One woman wrote to KTVU to say that sign seems to "harass educators while mocking missing children."
One woman wrote to KTVU to say that sign seems to "harass educators while mocking missing children."
SF priest dies of COVID-19, church remains closed on Ash Wednesday
The San Francisco North Beach landmark, Saints Peter & Paul Church remains closed this Ash Wednesday.
The San Francisco North Beach landmark, Saints Peter & Paul Church remains closed this Ash Wednesday.
Health inspections at 6 SF elementary schools completed, as district moves forward with reopenings
San Francisco Unified School District officials on Wednesday announced that six elementary schools within the district have been inspected by city health officials and are ready to reopen for in-person learning.
San Francisco Unified School District officials on Wednesday announced that six elementary schools within the district have been inspected by city health officials and are ready to reopen for in-person learning.
One-time payment of $600 to low-income Californians under new relief deal
The deal will also cover Newsom’s proposed stimulus plan to give a $600 one-time payment to low-income Californians.
The deal will also cover Newsom’s proposed stimulus plan to give a $600 one-time payment to low-income Californians.