Santa Clara County making it easier for seniors to get vaccinated
Beginning on Thursday, seniors who want to sign-up to get their shots can do so at any provider in the county.
Beginning on Thursday, seniors who want to sign-up to get their shots can do so at any provider in the county.
Mass vaccination site opens Friday at San Francisco's Moscone Center
San Francisco's latest mass vaccination site at the Moscone Center is set to open Friday, but the problem of a lack in supply of doses persists.
San Francisco's latest mass vaccination site at the Moscone Center is set to open Friday, but the problem of a lack in supply of doses persists.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Significant EDD reforms headed to California legislature
A flurry of EDD reform bills have been submitted to the California legislature to fix, once and for all, EDD's inability properly serve millions of unemployed Californians.
A flurry of EDD reform bills have been submitted to the California legislature to fix, once and for all, EDD's inability properly serve millions of unemployed Californians.
This COVID-19 vaccine side effect could be confused for breast cancer, doctor warns
Dr. Holly Marshall, a breast radiologist with University Hospitals in Cleveland, said that some of her patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have experienced axillary adenopathy, also known as swollen lymph nodes.
Dr. Holly Marshall, a breast radiologist with University Hospitals in Cleveland, said that some of her patients who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have experienced axillary adenopathy, also known as swollen lymph nodes.
Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses cash in on coronavirus aid
When the coronavirus forced churches to close their doors and give up Sunday collections, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte turned to the federal government’s signature small business relief program.
When the coronavirus forced churches to close their doors and give up Sunday collections, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte turned to the federal government’s signature small business relief program.
More mass vaccination sites opening around Bay Area
The Moscone Center is to open for appointments on Friday, and when it does, it will be the city's largest mass vaccination site. San Francisco already has two others; one in the Bayview, the other at City College.
The Moscone Center is to open for appointments on Friday, and when it does, it will be the city's largest mass vaccination site. San Francisco already has two others; one in the Bayview, the other at City College.
Berkeley parents urge school district to return to class
"Every day, as our students have told us, children in public schools in Berkeley are suffering, and every day we see a needless delay," said. parent Kate Love. "It's a huge cost to them."
"Every day, as our students have told us, children in public schools in Berkeley are suffering, and every day we see a needless delay," said. parent Kate Love. "It's a huge cost to them."
UC Berkeley commencement will be virtual this spring
The university announced that the campus-wide commencement ceremony and department graduations will be virtual again this spring.
The university announced that the campus-wide commencement ceremony and department graduations will be virtual again this spring.
Vaccination clinics in Napa County suspended due to supply shortage
Napa has becomes the latest Bay Area county forced to suspend vaccination clinics due to shortages. Second doses will be the priority until supplies improve, frustrating the public and elected leaders.
Napa has becomes the latest Bay Area county forced to suspend vaccination clinics due to shortages. Second doses will be the priority until supplies improve, frustrating the public and elected leaders.
Oakland’s Rockridge repaving project thwarts plans for outdoor dining
Business owners and employees in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood say a road repaving project is coming at the worst possible time.
Business owners and employees in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood say a road repaving project is coming at the worst possible time.
CDC’s teacher vaccine announcement pressures schools to reopen
Many school systems and teachers’ unions insist educators, staff and students need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to the classroom.
Many school systems and teachers’ unions insist educators, staff and students need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to the classroom.
Oakland Zoo’s latest reopening a sign of hope and normalcy
The Oakland Zoo, closed twice since the pandemic, reopened Wednesday for the second time.
The Oakland Zoo, closed twice since the pandemic, reopened Wednesday for the second time.
'Ditch the parties': Officials warn against Super Bowl gatherings
Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup pitting Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is causing sleepless nights, but not just for sports fans.
Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup pitting Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is causing sleepless nights, but not just for sports fans.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
Mass vaccination sites coming to Oakland Coliseum and LA
Preparations and buildout of these two locations are now underway and the sites are expected to be open to eligible members of the public beginning Feb. 16.
Preparations and buildout of these two locations are now underway and the sites are expected to be open to eligible members of the public beginning Feb. 16.
City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
Study finds COVID-19 vaccine may reduce virus transmission
The preliminary findings from Oxford University, a co-developer of the vaccine, could vindicate the British government’s controversial strategy of delaying the second shot for up to 12 weeks so that more people can be quickly given a first dose. Up to now, the recommended time between doses has been four weeks.
The preliminary findings from Oxford University, a co-developer of the vaccine, could vindicate the British government’s controversial strategy of delaying the second shot for up to 12 weeks so that more people can be quickly given a first dose. Up to now, the recommended time between doses has been four weeks.