Proposed legislation would allow to-go alcohol sales permanently in California
A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry.
A new state bill would permanently allow restaurants to sell alcohol as part of take-out orders in an attempt to alleviate the financial havoc the pandemic unleashed on the food service industry.
California vaccine eligibility expands, who's next?
Starting March 15th, vaccines will be offered to residents 16 and up, but only with chronic health conditions.
Starting March 15th, vaccines will be offered to residents 16 and up, but only with chronic health conditions.
Woman, 78, dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine; no link suspected
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
Minnesota couple separated after Hawaii refuses to accept negative Mayo Clinic COVID-19 test
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Hawaii is the dream vacation offering lots of sun, beaches, and warm weather.
Uniqlo latest to close shop as Union Square retail faces troubling trend
Japanese retailer Uniqlo joins a growing number of retailers in San Francisco's Union Square that have closed their doors for good during the pandemic.
Japanese retailer Uniqlo joins a growing number of retailers in San Francisco's Union Square that have closed their doors for good during the pandemic.
Relief as California expands vaccine eligibility
California health officials Friday announced a date for the next group of residents eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
California health officials Friday announced a date for the next group of residents eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
PG&E moratorium on pandemic-related service disconnections extended through June 30
PG&E customers will not lose utility service through June 30, 2021 because of a failure to pay their bill as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, following an extension Friday of the state's utility disconnection moratorium.
PG&E customers will not lose utility service through June 30, 2021 because of a failure to pay their bill as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, following an extension Friday of the state's utility disconnection moratorium.
School district's food distribution site creates delivery jobs, offers lifeline to those in need
At Castlemont High School, food service workers are preparing lunch, usually a week's worth for some 12,000 Oakland public school students in need.
At Castlemont High School, food service workers are preparing lunch, usually a week's worth for some 12,000 Oakland public school students in need.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
AC Transit will offer free shuttles to Oakland Coliseum vaccine site
AC Transit announced on Friday they will offer free-fare shuttles to the Oakland Coliseum for riders who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
AC Transit announced on Friday they will offer free-fare shuttles to the Oakland Coliseum for riders who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.
Timeline for reopening schools across CA still up in air
Just 12% of districts with median incomes of $100,000 or less had children back in the classrooms.
Just 12% of districts with median incomes of $100,000 or less had children back in the classrooms.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines
Today, CVS, the nation's largest chain of pharmacies, began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments were snapped up in just one day. Tom Vacar reports.
Today, CVS, the nation's largest chain of pharmacies, began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments were snapped up in just one day. Tom Vacar reports.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Mom donates 8,000 ounces of breast milk during coronavirus pandemic
Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.
Katy Bannerman, a mom of two in North Carolina, donated more than 8,000 ounces of breast milk to help other moms who may be struggling with their supply or facing other breastfeeding issues.
California to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for those at highest risk in mid-March
As of March 15, California healthcare providers can begin vaccinating people ages 16-64 with the highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19.
As of March 15, California healthcare providers can begin vaccinating people ages 16-64 with the highest risk for morbidity and mortality from COVID-19.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Court hearing set for March as SF moves forward with suit to reopen public schools
The district initially planned to reopen schools in phases starting in January, but those plans were put on hold after the district failed to reach a deal with labor unions over safety measures for staff in time.
The district initially planned to reopen schools in phases starting in January, but those plans were put on hold after the district failed to reach a deal with labor unions over safety measures for staff in time.
California releases interactive map that shows status of school reopenings across the state
As schools across California prepare to reopen, the state has launched an interactive map to help provide schools with a clear path to reopening.
As schools across California prepare to reopen, the state has launched an interactive map to help provide schools with a clear path to reopening.
How does California distribute scarce vaccines?
Vaccine shortages rare raising questions about how local, state and federal governments determine where to send scarce vaccine doses.
Vaccine shortages rare raising questions about how local, state and federal governments determine where to send scarce vaccine doses.