Stanford launches revamped vaccine distribution plan after facing harsh criticism

Thousands of Stanford healthcare workers could receive COVID-19 vaccinations by the end of the year. This, as Dept. of Medicine officials revamp their vaccination distribution schedule.

December is deadliest month of COVID-19 pandemic in US so far

With a week to go, December has become the deadliest month yet of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.

Graton casino abruptly cancels 4,000-person New Year's Eve party

The casino cancelled a planned 4,000 guest event after pushback from the community. Because it's on tribal land, the state's stay home mandates do not apply.

President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.

Some won't receive second stimulus check if coronavirus relief bill is signed – here's why

Some American's aren't eligible to receive the cash payment: College students and dependents over the age of 17 won't receive the money, nor will undocumented people who don't have a Social Security number.

Nurses fear what's to come: 'Walk down our unit for a day'

It’s Christmas Eve, and nurses in California aren’t home with their families. They are working, always working, completely gowned up — and worn down.

'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed

Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.

New coronavirus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria, Africa's CDC says

Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.

Idaho boy, 12, falls critically ill from COVID-19 complication

A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.

2 custodians found in Dublin school library with chemical smell - one dead, another hospitalized

Dublin police are investigating the death and injury of two custodians found at a middle school on Wednesday. Their condition may have been the result of an unknown chemical smell.

Christmas Eve milestone: California tops 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus

California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.

Inmates have started to get vaccinated in California

Vaccinations are also expected to get underway at the central California women’s facility in Chowchilla and the California medical facility in Vacaville. California state prisons have more than 90,000 inmates and as of this week more than 10,000 had active cases of COVID-19.

US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered

More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.

Bay Area airports report 80 percent less travel compared to last Christmas

The night before Christmas Eve, airports around the Bay Area are much quieter than they were at this time last year and even emptier than Thanksgiving.

Sup. Peskin tells Far East Cafe owner to 'hang in there' for relief

Help may be on the way for one of SF Chinatown's oldest restaurants. The owner of Far East Cafe was planning to shut down permanently Dec. 31, but is being asked to stay open and wait for a relief plan in the works.

San Francisco supervisor proposes recovery fund for hard-hit entertainment industry

San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney introduced legislation Tuesday that would create a fund to help the city's struggling music and entertainment venues, which have had their doors closed since March.

Grassroots effort to save historic piano bar in Oakland at brink of closure

The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant, located in the Grand Lake neighborhood has been around since the 1930s. But in March, it was forced to close its doors, and the owner doesn’t know when it will finally be safe to reopen.