US surpasses 9 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
The U.S. still leads the globe in coronavirus cases and deaths amid a resurgence of new cases.
San Francisco rolls back on reopening plans as COVID-19 cases rise
Mayor London Breed announced on Friday, that businesses and activities originally scheduled to resume or expand capacity on Tuesday, have to hold off.
Mayor London Breed announced on Friday, that businesses and activities originally scheduled to resume or expand capacity on Tuesday, have to hold off.
Gov. Newsom unveils new COVID-19 laboratory in Los Angeles County
Gov. Gavin Newsom made a trip to Los Angeles County Friday to visit a new COVID-19 testing laboratory in Valencia.
Gov. Gavin Newsom made a trip to Los Angeles County Friday to visit a new COVID-19 testing laboratory in Valencia.
'Alarming rate' of coronavirus infection among grocery store workers, study finds
Researchers from Harvard University found that 20% of 104 grocery workers tested positive at a store in Massachusetts, and most of them had no symptoms when tested.
Researchers from Harvard University found that 20% of 104 grocery workers tested positive at a store in Massachusetts, and most of them had no symptoms when tested.
Team of UC Berkeley scientists study poop in sewers for COVID-19 hotspots
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Knowing what neighborhoods are virus hotspots can help health officials figure out how to enact orders to clamp down on the spread and figure out if their efforts are even working.
Tiny California city provides in-person 'learning hubs' for low-income students during pandemic
“We’re a very low-income family,” Neil Hammari of Marin City said. “This is a godsend.”
“We’re a very low-income family,” Neil Hammari of Marin City said. “This is a godsend.”
New walk-up, drive through free COVID testing site in Oakland
Another opportunity for Oaklanders to get tested for COVID-19 is Saturday on the east side of the city, organizers said.
Another opportunity for Oaklanders to get tested for COVID-19 is Saturday on the east side of the city, organizers said.
San Francisco Shared Spaces extends outdoor dining into 2021
Outdoor dining fans in San Francisco will get a chance to continue eating al fresco into the new year. Restaurants say the Shared Spaces program is a lifeline keeping their businesses afloat.
Outdoor dining fans in San Francisco will get a chance to continue eating al fresco into the new year. Restaurants say the Shared Spaces program is a lifeline keeping their businesses afloat.
UC Berkeley scientists tracking COVID-19 through sewage
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
President Trump jokes about California's COVID-19 mask order
One of the biggest hot button issues rolling the nation is the COVID-19. Biden and Trump have clashed over the country's response to the pandemic, holding starkly different views on reopening the U.S. economy and face mask requirements.
One of the biggest hot button issues rolling the nation is the COVID-19. Biden and Trump have clashed over the country's response to the pandemic, holding starkly different views on reopening the U.S. economy and face mask requirements.
California inmates refuse transfer to safer cells
More than 200 California inmates at the highest risk from coronavirus won’t move to safer cells, confounding officials who want to transfer thousands of prisoners to locations where they are less vulnerable to infection.
More than 200 California inmates at the highest risk from coronavirus won’t move to safer cells, confounding officials who want to transfer thousands of prisoners to locations where they are less vulnerable to infection.
Harvard study: Flying poses lower COVID-19 risk than grocery shopping with proper safety measures
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Harvard researchers found that proper safety precautions taken collectively can reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on a plane to below that of other routine activities during the pandemic.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
14 North Bay hospital employees contract coronavirus; now all staff must be tested
As for how the other 14 staff members got sick, CEO Jim Schuessler said that "at least in one case, an employee acquired the infections from one of that employee’s close colleagues, who also tested positive."
As for how the other 14 staff members got sick, CEO Jim Schuessler said that "at least in one case, an employee acquired the infections from one of that employee’s close colleagues, who also tested positive."
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut requiring Californians to quarantine before visiting
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
The tri-state area added California back to its quarantine list because of an increase in the state's testing positivity rate.
San Francisco curbs virus but once-vibrant downtown is empty
As the coronavirus pandemic transforms the workplace, legions of tech workers have left, able to work remotely from anywhere. Families have fled for roomy suburban homes.
As the coronavirus pandemic transforms the workplace, legions of tech workers have left, able to work remotely from anywhere. Families have fled for roomy suburban homes.
Families at San Jose Unified will have option to continue distance learning
San Jose’s largest school district is making plans to bring students back to the classroom in January. Families will have an option for in person or distance learn but not both.
San Jose’s largest school district is making plans to bring students back to the classroom in January. Families will have an option for in person or distance learn but not both.
MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
2 UCSF patients, employees with COVID-19 may have caught it in hospital
The hospital said test results for two patients and three hospital workers have come back positive.
The hospital said test results for two patients and three hospital workers have come back positive.
Orange tier status a welcome relief for businesses in these Bay Area counties
A new day dawned along the Peninsula after health officials loosened restrictions, creating more opportunities for businesses. This, as San Mateo County, along with Contra Costa, Marin, and Santa Cruz counties, moved into the state’s orange tier.
A new day dawned along the Peninsula after health officials loosened restrictions, creating more opportunities for businesses. This, as San Mateo County, along with Contra Costa, Marin, and Santa Cruz counties, moved into the state’s orange tier.