Public works crew says San Francisco fails to provide toilets, hand washing stations during COVID
Sometimes, the toilets and handwashing stations are littered with drugs and other human bio-hazards. One of her colleagues was recently sprayed with urine and had nowhere to clean up.
Sometimes, the toilets and handwashing stations are littered with drugs and other human bio-hazards. One of her colleagues was recently sprayed with urine and had nowhere to clean up.
Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."
As COVID cases drop, California gives go-ahead for more public schools to reopen
Specifically, this means that there are schools now planning to reopen in the coming weeks in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo and Marin counties.
Specifically, this means that there are schools now planning to reopen in the coming weeks in San Francisco, Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo and Marin counties.
'Just lay low and cool it': Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want Sunday's Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want Sunday's Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Vaccine at pharmacies announcement a glimmer of hope in combatting COVID variants
The White House press secretary made the announcement Tuesday that deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies will begin next Thursday.
The White House press secretary made the announcement Tuesday that deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies will begin next Thursday.
Homicides and gun violence surge in Bay Area and nation amid coronavirus pandemic
The Bay Area and nation saw a stunning uptick in homicides and gun violence that experts believe is a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Bay Area and nation saw a stunning uptick in homicides and gun violence that experts believe is a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Hazard pay for grocery store workers could be gaining momentum in Bay Area
San Jose city leaders debated hazard pay for grocery store workers during the pandemic Tuesday night. San Francisco and Berkeley have also voiced support after Oakland's approval of an emergency ordinance.
San Jose city leaders debated hazard pay for grocery store workers during the pandemic Tuesday night. San Francisco and Berkeley have also voiced support after Oakland's approval of an emergency ordinance.
State superintendent announces $1M prize for innovator to close digital divide
The California state superintendent announced Tuesday that a $1 million prize is now up for grabs for whoever comes up with a way to eliminate the digital divide and expand high-speed internet access to the reported nearly one million students lacking internet connectivity.
The California state superintendent announced Tuesday that a $1 million prize is now up for grabs for whoever comes up with a way to eliminate the digital divide and expand high-speed internet access to the reported nearly one million students lacking internet connectivity.
COVID vaccine still in short supply across CA as COVID surge recedes
At a mass vaccination site in the parking lot of San Francisco City College, only 500 people received their vaccine shots. But the city had hoped to administer at least 3,000 shots a day.
At a mass vaccination site in the parking lot of San Francisco City College, only 500 people received their vaccine shots. But the city had hoped to administer at least 3,000 shots a day.
Kaiser Walnut Creek the latest facility to be cited by state agency for COVID violations
Kaiser Walnut Creek is the latest facility to be cited by a state agency for COVID violations, bringing the total of Kaiser medical centers in California that have been found in violation of coronavirus protocol to 12.
Kaiser Walnut Creek is the latest facility to be cited by a state agency for COVID violations, bringing the total of Kaiser medical centers in California that have been found in violation of coronavirus protocol to 12.
Oakland passes ordinance requiring 'hazard pay' for front-line workers
The emergency ordinance that boosts workers' pay by $5 an hour was passed unanimously on Tuesday.
The emergency ordinance that boosts workers' pay by $5 an hour was passed unanimously on Tuesday.
State agency cites Alameda County Sheriff after COVID-related deaths of deputy, technician
The citation also doesn't mention Deputy Oscar Rocha or technician Valerie Leon by name. It merely states that the investigation into workplace safety was "fatality initiated."
The citation also doesn't mention Deputy Oscar Rocha or technician Valerie Leon by name. It merely states that the investigation into workplace safety was "fatality initiated."
Significant amount of nursing home staff are refusing to get vaccinated, CDC data shows
Researchers with the CDC looked at more than 11,00 skilled nursing facilities that held at least one vaccination clinic between mid-December and mid-January, finding that nearly 78% of residents at these facilities received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Researchers with the CDC looked at more than 11,00 skilled nursing facilities that held at least one vaccination clinic between mid-December and mid-January, finding that nearly 78% of residents at these facilities received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
CVS Health to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine in California next week
In addition, eligible Californians will be able to begin making appointments on Feb. 9.
In addition, eligible Californians will be able to begin making appointments on Feb. 9.
Political pundits say Newsom's plummeting poll numbers raise odds for recall
A new poll from UC Berkeley seems to show trust in Governor Gavin Newsom is on the decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, more hats are entering the governor's race in case a recall for Gavin Newsom qualifies.
A new poll from UC Berkeley seems to show trust in Governor Gavin Newsom is on the decline since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, more hats are entering the governor's race in case a recall for Gavin Newsom qualifies.
Does wearing two masks provide more protection?
Experts weigh in on whether wearing two masks provide more protection against the coronavirus.
Experts weigh in on whether wearing two masks provide more protection against the coronavirus.
Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.