Salvation Army struggles to raise funds as need for help reaches new levels
Because of COVID, the Salvation Army has set out only half the number of red kettles as usual to collect the donations that pay for events like this. The organization now relies more on online contributions.
Because of COVID, the Salvation Army has set out only half the number of red kettles as usual to collect the donations that pay for events like this. The organization now relies more on online contributions.
San Francisco begins inoculating health care workers
Even as the Pfizer vaccine is being administered, the Food and Drug Administration could authorize the use of another vaccine by the end of the week.
Even as the Pfizer vaccine is being administered, the Food and Drug Administration could authorize the use of another vaccine by the end of the week.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
San Diego starts program to aid firefighters' mental health
The San Diego Fire Department has introduced a program that pairs service dogs and chaplains with firefighters to provide emotional support for work-related trauma.
The San Diego Fire Department has introduced a program that pairs service dogs and chaplains with firefighters to provide emotional support for work-related trauma.
Dad gets huge tattoo identical to son’s birthmark on his chest
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
A dad in Canada went above and beyond to help his son feel more confident.
Over-the-counter home test for COVID-19 gets US green light
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn’t require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn’t require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves.
1st group of medical staff receives vaccine at San Francisco General
Hospitals across the bay area began receiving their shipments of the Pfizer vaccine as early as Monday. Some are expecting the shots later this week.
Hospitals across the bay area began receiving their shipments of the Pfizer vaccine as early as Monday. Some are expecting the shots later this week.
Shorter 10-day quarantine period in Santa Clara County
Essentially, the new guidelines are about finding the balance between the benefit of quarantining and the benefit of getting people back to school or work.
Essentially, the new guidelines are about finding the balance between the benefit of quarantining and the benefit of getting people back to school or work.
FDA says preliminary analysis confirms effectiveness, safety of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA says its preliminary analysis confirms the effectiveness and safety of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward approval in the U.S.
The FDA says its preliminary analysis confirms the effectiveness and safety of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward approval in the U.S.
Bay Area hospital workers set to receive first vaccinations
And at San Francisco Zuckerberg General Hospital, volunteers will be first in line to receive the vaccine later in the morning. Doctors, nurses and medical workers will follow.
And at San Francisco Zuckerberg General Hospital, volunteers will be first in line to receive the vaccine later in the morning. Doctors, nurses and medical workers will follow.
Santa Clara Co. launches door-to-door COVID testing in hard-hit Latino community
Beginning Tuesday, teams of specially trained Spanish speaking ambassadors are set to knock on doors and offer at-home, on-the-spot COVID testing.
Beginning Tuesday, teams of specially trained Spanish speaking ambassadors are set to knock on doors and offer at-home, on-the-spot COVID testing.
Relief arrives: Rollout of COVID-19 vaccine begins for parts of Bay Area
Public health officials call the day historic but warn the moment of hope comes with a caution.
Public health officials call the day historic but warn the moment of hope comes with a caution.
California public health officials update youth, adult recreational sports guidelines
The California Department of Public Health revised its guidance for youth and recreational adult sports Monday, outlining which are allowed in each of the state's four pandemic reopening tiers.
The California Department of Public Health revised its guidance for youth and recreational adult sports Monday, outlining which are allowed in each of the state's four pandemic reopening tiers.
Oakland schools plan for in-person instruction delayed
Oakland schools won’t open for in-person learning by January 25th as originally proposed.
Oakland schools won’t open for in-person learning by January 25th as originally proposed.
Attorneys urge Gov. Newsom to stop involuntary transfers from San Quentin prison
As of Monday, there were 9,355 incarcerated people with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 97 prisoners and 10 employees have died of coronavirus since the outbreak began.
As of Monday, there were 9,355 incarcerated people with active cases of COVID-19 statewide. A total of 97 prisoners and 10 employees have died of coronavirus since the outbreak began.
US surpasses 300,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins
More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.
More than 300,000 Americans have now died from the novel coronavirus as the country faces record-high daily case and death averages, representing one-third of all global cases.
California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during coronavirus pandemic
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday asked a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas his office issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company is protecting workers from the coronavirus at its facilities.
Vaccine allergic reactions are rare and short-lived, experts say
British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.
British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who got the new Pfizer coronavirus vaccine this week. In the meantime, they've told people with a history of serious allergic reactions to skip the shots.
COVID-19 relief: New round of stimulus checks remains up in the air as time ticks down
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is unveiling a proposal for COVID-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is unveiling a proposal for COVID-19 relief as Congress searches for a final agreement. The
Fresh snow drawing visitors to the Sierra
The weather system that brought rain to the Bay Area over the weekend, also offered folks a chance to enjoy a good layer of snow in the Sierra.
The weather system that brought rain to the Bay Area over the weekend, also offered folks a chance to enjoy a good layer of snow in the Sierra.