Health risks of Bay Area's poor air quality
Health risks of Bay Area's poor air quality
Health risks of Bay Area's poor air quality
Doctor discourages long walks, outdoor dining while smoke persists
Outdoor dining, long walks, bike rides and other activities should be avoided while smoke permeates the Bay Area, according to medical experts.
Outdoor dining, long walks, bike rides and other activities should be avoided while smoke permeates the Bay Area, according to medical experts.
CDC study links restaurants to higher rate of COVID-19 transmission
Dining at restaurants may have a higher rate of COVID-19 transmission than other activities like shopping or riding public transportation, a CDC study concluded.
Dining at restaurants may have a higher rate of COVID-19 transmission than other activities like shopping or riding public transportation, a CDC study concluded.
2 Giants-Padres games postponed after positive SF virus test
Friday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19.
Friday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres was postponed minutes before the scheduled first pitch after someone in the Giants organization tested positive for COVID-19.
Roughly 8,800 unaccompanied children expelled at US border under pandemic-related measure
The Trump administration has also expelled more than 7,600 people who came in families since the public health emergency order took effect in March.
The Trump administration has also expelled more than 7,600 people who came in families since the public health emergency order took effect in March.
Will there be a shortage of child care in San Francisco as businesses reopen?
As the child care industry is gearing up for the return to work in San Francisco, there's some question if there will be enough spots to meet demand.
As the child care industry is gearing up for the return to work in San Francisco, there's some question if there will be enough spots to meet demand.
Positive COVID-19 rates in Mission District four times higher than San Francisco average
The SF Latino Task Force says more needs to be done to get those testing positive in the Mission into quarantine hotels, and provide wages for those with the virus who can't work from home.
The SF Latino Task Force says more needs to be done to get those testing positive in the Mission into quarantine hotels, and provide wages for those with the virus who can't work from home.
Study: COVID-19 can be more fatal than a heart attack for young adults
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
Severe coronavirus infections can be more fatal than a heart attack for younger adults.
‘Don’t try and look at the rosy side of things’: Fauci says US must ‘hunker down’ for COVID-19-fraught winter
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
Speaking at a virtual panel for Harvard Medical School, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert warned Americans against looking “at the rosy side of things,” as the country braces for a flu season on top of an already devastating COVID-19 pandemic.
'Mighty Ducks' star Shaun Weiss sober for over 200 days, shows off new teeth in stunning transformation
"Mighty Ducks" star Shaun Weiss has reached over 200 days of sobriety and appears to be healthier and happier in a shocking new photo.
"Mighty Ducks" star Shaun Weiss has reached over 200 days of sobriety and appears to be healthier and happier in a shocking new photo.
CSUs to keep classes online spring semester
“This decision is the only responsible one available to us at this time,” Chancellor Timothy White said in a message to faculty, staff and 480,000 undergraduate students.
“This decision is the only responsible one available to us at this time,” Chancellor Timothy White said in a message to faculty, staff and 480,000 undergraduate students.
‘Get off the plane’: Passengers scold woman refusing to wear mask on flight
A spokesperson with American Airlines confirmed the incident, saying that the customer traveling on American Airlines flight 1024 “refused to comply with our face covering requirement while on board.”
A spokesperson with American Airlines confirmed the incident, saying that the customer traveling on American Airlines flight 1024 “refused to comply with our face covering requirement while on board.”
Brain-eating amoeba claims life of Florida boy, 13
The boy contracted the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, while swimming at a campground in North Florida.
The boy contracted the amoeba, Naegleria fowleri, while swimming at a campground in North Florida.
CSU classes will remain online when next term begins in January
The system was among the first large American universities to announce in May that most classes this fall would be online because of the pandemic. Now, less than 10% of courses like labs and other hands-on classes are being taught in person, and on-campus housing has been significantly reduced.
The system was among the first large American universities to announce in May that most classes this fall would be online because of the pandemic. Now, less than 10% of courses like labs and other hands-on classes are being taught in person, and on-campus housing has been significantly reduced.
California’s typical turnaround time for coronavirus tests drops to less than 2 days
Test results now are available from laboratories within 1.3 days on average, down from the five- to seven business days that officials commonly reported last month.
Test results now are available from laboratories within 1.3 days on average, down from the five- to seven business days that officials commonly reported last month.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
NFL player Josh Bellamy charged in $24M COVID relief loan scam
The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.
The Justice Department said Bellamy allegedly purchased more than $104,000 in luxury goods from brands such as Gucci and Dior and withdrew another $302,000 in cash.
Football returns and so do sports bars. Sort of.
Sports bars around the Bay Area are prepping for the return of professional football in hopes it will boost business.
Sports bars around the Bay Area are prepping for the return of professional football in hopes it will boost business.
Gyms in Santa Clara County welcome members back for indoor exercise
Gym patrons were finally allowed inside to tone body and spirit for the first time since a failed reopening in July.
Gym patrons were finally allowed inside to tone body and spirit for the first time since a failed reopening in July.
BART to add more trains Monday, biggest service increase since pandemic
Starting Monday commuters will be seeing more BART trains. BART is saying the move is necessary to catch up to current ridership, the transit agency says it's the biggest increase in service since the pandemic hit.
Starting Monday commuters will be seeing more BART trains. BART is saying the move is necessary to catch up to current ridership, the transit agency says it's the biggest increase in service since the pandemic hit.