SF launches "Vacant to Vibrant" program calling for ideas to turn office space into pop-up shops
When Simon Bertrang walks through downtown San Francisco, he doesn't just see empty storefronts, he sees properties, full of potential. Bertrang is executive director of SF New Deal, a non-profit chosen by the city to launch the program "Vacant to Vibrant".
When Simon Bertrang walks through downtown San Francisco, he doesn't just see empty storefronts, he sees properties, full of potential. Bertrang is executive director of SF New Deal, a non-profit chosen by the city to launch the program "Vacant to Vibrant".
All COVID vaccinations to be bivalent vaccine to 'simplify' recommendations, FDA says
The COVID-19 vaccine targeting the original strain of the virus as well as two substrains of the omicron variant will now be used for all vaccinations in the U.S., federal regulators said Tuesday.
The COVID-19 vaccine targeting the original strain of the virus as well as two substrains of the omicron variant will now be used for all vaccinations in the U.S., federal regulators said Tuesday.
Drug-resistant 'superbugs' found in 40% of supermarket meat products, study says
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
Multidrug-resistant E. coli were found in chicken, turkey, beef, and pork products chosen at random from supermarkets in 2020, according to a Spanish study.
JUUL trial: Minnesota settles e-cigarette lawsuit
Minnesota has settled its lawsuit with JUUL and Altria a day before closing arguments were scheduled to begin, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a news release on Monday.
Minnesota has settled its lawsuit with JUUL and Altria a day before closing arguments were scheduled to begin, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a news release on Monday.
Supreme Court's abortion pill order spares safe havens for now
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
A U.S. Supreme Court order that keeps access to an abortion drug in place for now could be especially welcome in some safe haven states that would have been hit hard by restrictions.
Appellate Court preserves access to abortion drug, but with more restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal appeals court preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be used and said it could not be dispensed by mail.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal appeals court preserved access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now but reduced the period of pregnancy when the drug can be used and said it could not be dispensed by mail.
San Jose's Calvary church ordered to pay $1.2 million in fines for violating health orders during COVID
A Superior Court of California judge in Santa Clara County ruled that Calvary Chapel San Jose must pay $1.2 million in fines, including interest, for violating public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
A Superior Court of California judge in Santa Clara County ruled that Calvary Chapel San Jose must pay $1.2 million in fines, including interest, for violating public health orders during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
Jamie Foxx suffers 'medical complication,' daughter Corinne says: 'He is already on his way to recovery'
Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx 'on his way to recovery' after medical scare 'due to quick action and great care'
Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx 'on his way to recovery' after medical scare 'due to quick action and great care'
'Tranq:' US names veterinary drug mix of xylazine, fentanyl an 'emerging threat'
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
The U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy is designating the tranquilizer xylazine when mixed with fentanyl as an emerging threat.
California opioid epidemic: ‘Melanie’s Law’ aims to tackle youth fentanyl crisis
California SB 10, also known as "Melanie's Law," was named after Melanie Ramos, a 15-year-old who died from a suspected fentanyl overdose at Helen Bernstein High School in Hollywood.
California SB 10, also known as "Melanie's Law," was named after Melanie Ramos, a 15-year-old who died from a suspected fentanyl overdose at Helen Bernstein High School in Hollywood.
Oakland to debate ending eviction ban
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to begin debate on a proposal to formally end the city's ban on evictions.
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to begin debate on a proposal to formally end the city's ban on evictions.
Biden ends COVID-19 national emergency after Congress acts
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.
Demand at regional food banks soars as layoffs, food prices, increase
The primary food bank which serves San Mateo and Santa Clara counties is seeing rising demand only slightly below pandemic-era highs. Higher food prices and layoffs are citied. Leaders say more support is needed from cities and the private sector.
The primary food bank which serves San Mateo and Santa Clara counties is seeing rising demand only slightly below pandemic-era highs. Higher food prices and layoffs are citied. Leaders say more support is needed from cities and the private sector.
California stocks up on abortion medication after Texas judge's ruling
California on Monday said it secured an emergency stockpile of an abortion-inducing medication ahead of a federal ruling that could limit women's access to abortions.
California on Monday said it secured an emergency stockpile of an abortion-inducing medication ahead of a federal ruling that could limit women's access to abortions.
Justice Department appeals Texas court ruling to halt order of commonly used abortion pill
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
The Justice Department is appealing a Texas court ruling that would halt approval of a drug used in the most common method of abortion in the U.S.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
Former doctor to serve prison sentence after teen overdoses
A former pain management doctor in Santa Rosa was sentenced to 30 months in prison for prescribing dangerous controlled substances to a 17-year-old patient who later fatally overdosed, announced the U.S. Department of Justice.
A former pain management doctor in Santa Rosa was sentenced to 30 months in prison for prescribing dangerous controlled substances to a 17-year-old patient who later fatally overdosed, announced the U.S. Department of Justice.
States consider banning cosmetics that contain PFAS
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS, so-called forever chemicals.
Chick-fil-A sends Mobile Kitchen to those impacted by recent tornadoes
Chick-fil-A has sent out its Mobile Kitchen to regions impacted by the recent devastating tornado that struck 11 states and destroyed homes and businesses leaving dozens killed.
Chick-fil-A has sent out its Mobile Kitchen to regions impacted by the recent devastating tornado that struck 11 states and destroyed homes and businesses leaving dozens killed.
Homeless woman donates brand-new bike to 3-year-old boy after his was stolen
Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.
Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.