'Vaccine hunters' searching high and low for leftover doses
Vaccine hunters are traveling across county and even state lines to camp out and wait for leftover doses. If vaccine supplies don't increase and barriers persist with scheduling appointments, it could get even more intense.
Vaccine hunters are traveling across county and even state lines to camp out and wait for leftover doses. If vaccine supplies don't increase and barriers persist with scheduling appointments, it could get even more intense.
Confused over safety protocols, Morgan Hill business owner hit with $10K in fines
Evan Jaques, owner of The Running Shop and Hops in Morgan Hill said he's trying to comply with the rules.
Evan Jaques, owner of The Running Shop and Hops in Morgan Hill said he's trying to comply with the rules.
Face masks mysteriously appearing on doorsteps part of ‘brushing’ scam, Better Business Bureau says
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.
California's largest vaccination site to open at Levi's Stadium
The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents.
The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents.
Active duty troops headed to California to help with vaccine distribution
The Pentagon will deploy more than 1,100 troops to five vaccination centers in support of the White House campaign to get more Americans inoculated against COVID-19.
The Pentagon will deploy more than 1,100 troops to five vaccination centers in support of the White House campaign to get more Americans inoculated against COVID-19.
COVID vaccines available in Albany for Alameda County, Berkeley residents over 75
Berkeley and Alameda County residents age 75 and older can sign up for coronavirus vaccinations through Monday.
Berkeley and Alameda County residents age 75 and older can sign up for coronavirus vaccinations through Monday.
Oakland woman charged with scheme to defraud millions from Paycheck Protection Program
Federal law enforcement officials arrested an Oakland woman Friday for her alleged role in a scheme to illegally obtain some $4.5 million in federal relief loans.
Federal law enforcement officials arrested an Oakland woman Friday for her alleged role in a scheme to illegally obtain some $4.5 million in federal relief loans.
Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from the Eastern region died within hours of receiving the coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
A Virginia woman from the Eastern region died within hours of receiving the coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
California has the second highest amount of confirmed cases of UK COVID-19 variant in the US
California has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom than 48 out of 50 states, according to the CDC.
California has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom than 48 out of 50 states, according to the CDC.
TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Tax forms help to paint big picture of widespread unemployment fraud
Unemployment agencies across the country became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.
Unemployment agencies across the country became lucrative targets for criminals when they were bombarded with claims last year as millions lost jobs due to coronavirus shutdowns.
San Quentin prison fined with record amount from California workplace safety agency
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
The $421,880 fine against San Quentin State Prison is several times higher than any others levied by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA. Only a few others exceed $100,000, and most are several thousand dollars.
Oakland public schools resume some team sport conditioning during pandemic
"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."
"Just to be back is a beautiful thing," said Ed Washington, Head Football Coach at Castlemont. "Sitting at the house, for these kids, is a no-go."
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
Teen who survived Labor Day lightning strike meets good Samaritans who saved his life
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
A Tampa teenager is a walking, talking miracle. His whole life changed in a flash this past Labor Day when his personal watercraft was hit by a bolt of lightning.
Two UC Berkeley students contract more contagious UK COVID variant
Two cases of the more contagious UK variant of the novel coronavirus have been detected in students at University of California Berkeley.
Two cases of the more contagious UK variant of the novel coronavirus have been detected in students at University of California Berkeley.
Officials suggest delaying vaccine’s 2nd dose to get 1st doses to as many as possible
As coronavirus vaccine supply problems continue to plague the state, some local officials are suggesting delaying the second dose of the vaccine to improve distribution efforts.
As coronavirus vaccine supply problems continue to plague the state, some local officials are suggesting delaying the second dose of the vaccine to improve distribution efforts.
Through a child’s eyes: East Bay 4th grader writes memoir of life during pandemic
An East Bay girl wrote her self-published memoir of life during the coronavirus pandemic and what it was like to be locked down, separated from her friends.
An East Bay girl wrote her self-published memoir of life during the coronavirus pandemic and what it was like to be locked down, separated from her friends.
US rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant COVID-19 variants
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.
Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations.