CDC issues alert over high RSV vaccine demand

RSV is a cold-like nuisance for most people, and not as well-known as the flu but packs hospitals every winter.

Yountville's boil water order lifted after officials say water supply is safe

The town of Yountville said at 3:08 p.m. Sunday it lifted the mandatory order for residents to boil water before consumption that was issued Friday after E. coli was detected in the municipal water supply.     

New rules curbing air pollution are coming to Bay Area ports

The Biden administration recently approved news rules to curb air pollution in the Bay Area by requiring auto carriers and chemical and oil tankers docked in the ports to shut off their engines and plug into the local power grid for electrical needs. 

Hip hop icon E-40 honored Saturday in Vallejo

He is a man with many names: TKA, E-Feezy, Mr. Flamboyant, The Ambassador of the Bay. But to many in his hometown of Vallejo, he is known as Earl "E-40" Stevens and he is being honored Saturday for his achievements.

SF hospital pioneering new technique to diagnose, treat lung cancer

A hospital in San Francisco is using a revolutionary new procedure to treat lung cancer. This new technique involves diagnosing, locating and treating the cancer all in one procedure.

Yountville residents told to boil water due to E. Coli

All residents in the Town of Yountville are being advised to boil their water due to E. coli being found in the supply, officials announced Friday.

Martinez Refining Company updates city on 'coke dust' and other releases

The Martinez Refining Company gave an update Wednesday night about the regulation investigations it performed after repeated instances of their plant releasing dust into the community.

FDA may soon ban some chemical hair-straightening products over cancer risk

Chemical hair straighteners or “relaxers," which are often marketed to Black women, have been linked to a number of short-term and long-term health risks, including uterine cancer.

Tracy teen’s celebratory return to school following cardiac arrest

13-year-old Heather Freligh returned to school in Tracy more than three weeks after she went into cardiac arrest. She was escorted by an entourage of police and met with first responders, school leaders and friends who say it's a miracle she's alive and well.

Peeps maker to remove cancer-linked red dye No. 3 from popular Easter candy

California recently banned red dye No. 3, a chemical used as food coloring for products like Peeps. The synthetic dye has been linked to cancer and has been banned from makeup for more than 30 years.

Mobile health clinic offers free medical, dental, hearing and eye care to South Bay community

Hundreds of people without health insurance were able to get medical and dental services for free on Sunday, through a mobile health clinic at Sacred Heart Community Service. 

Kaiser, union leaders reach tentative agreement

Kaiser Permanente and a union representing 75,000 of its workers have reached a tentative contract agreement, union officials announced early Friday morning.

The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends

“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.