Research shows San Francisco slow to recover from pandemic, remote tech work major factor
The Pandemic Recovery Index shows San Francisco ranks 24th out of the 25 largest economic regions in the country. San Jose fared much better, coming in at number 16.
The Pandemic Recovery Index shows San Francisco ranks 24th out of the 25 largest economic regions in the country. San Jose fared much better, coming in at number 16.
Eviction ban debate: Alameda County discusses future of moratorium
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors discussed the eviction moratorium as rental housing providers increased pressure in hopes of ending the eviction ban, claiming it has ruined their livelihoods.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors discussed the eviction moratorium as rental housing providers increased pressure in hopes of ending the eviction ban, claiming it has ruined their livelihoods.
Target features work of Oakland educator, author of children's books for Black History Month
This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
This month, the work of an Oakland educator and celebrated author of children’s books was featured at Target stores to mark Black History Month. The author’s work and success also earned her a visit to the White House on Tuesday.
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Final California emergencies winding down 3 years into pandemic
California’s coronavirus emergency officially ends Tuesday, nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation’s first statewide stay-at-home order and just days after the state reached the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths related to the virus.
California’s coronavirus emergency officially ends Tuesday, nearly three years after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued the nation’s first statewide stay-at-home order and just days after the state reached the grim milestone of 100,000 deaths related to the virus.
Alameda County landlords owed thousands in rent, call for an end to eviction moratorium
Alameda County's eviction moratorium has been in place since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, banning most evictions and allowing some well-off tenants to exploit the emergency order for personal gain.
Alameda County's eviction moratorium has been in place since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, banning most evictions and allowing some well-off tenants to exploit the emergency order for personal gain.
Feds change conclusions about the origin of the Covid-19 virus
A federal agency has changed its conclusions about the origin of the Covid-19 virus.
A federal agency has changed its conclusions about the origin of the Covid-19 virus.
Another US agency assesses COVID-19 origin likely a Chinese 'lab leak': report
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
The Energy Department has reportedly joined the FBI’s stance that the coronavirus likely spread due to a mishap at a Chinese laboratory.
Hiker collapses, dies at Arches National Park
Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.
Park rangers said the victim was a 71-year-old man from Massachusetts who was with his wife and son.
FDA approves combination flu-COVID test for home use
This is the first home test for the flu.
This is the first home test for the flu.
FDA approves 1st at-home test for both flu, COVID
Federal regulators authorized the first over-the-counter, at-home test Friday that can detect both the flu and COVID-19.
Federal regulators authorized the first over-the-counter, at-home test Friday that can detect both the flu and COVID-19.
Watch: Connecticut teacher rescues unconscious driver from burning car
Manchester Fire Rescue EMS says Heather Sica Leonard, a teacher at Illing Middle School in Manchester, almost certainly saved the driver’s life.
Manchester Fire Rescue EMS says Heather Sica Leonard, a teacher at Illing Middle School in Manchester, almost certainly saved the driver’s life.
Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis.
Historic Black church in Oakland devastated by fire finds temporary home in Jewish temple
A Jewish temple in Oakland is offering the East Bay's oldest Black church a safe haven and place to worship after a devastating fire.
A Jewish temple in Oakland is offering the East Bay's oldest Black church a safe haven and place to worship after a devastating fire.
Bird flu kills 11-year-old girl in Cambodia
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Symptoms of H5N1 infection are similar to that of other flus, including cough, aches, fever and, in some cases, life-threatening pneumonia.
Georgia woman who lost toe after pedicure says she's now 'a walking PSA': What you need to know now
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
Anita House of Flowery Branch, Georgia, contracted a bone infection shortly after a pedicure. Here's what a dermatologist and cosmetology director have to say about nail safety.
BART faces a financial fiasco, ridership still 60% of pre-pandemic levels
BART faces hurdles to get back to the record average ridership of pre-pandemic days.
BART faces hurdles to get back to the record average ridership of pre-pandemic days.
Artist, who has spent a decade working with patients at UCSF Children's Hospital, receives kindness award
A Berkeley origami artist, who has for years spent every Thursday sharing his craft with young hospital patients at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, was being honored as part of a local kindness initiative started by a UC Berkeley professor.
A Berkeley origami artist, who has for years spent every Thursday sharing his craft with young hospital patients at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, was being honored as part of a local kindness initiative started by a UC Berkeley professor.
Teen tracks down a grandmother who lost her wallet, sparking an unlikely friendship
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
Marburg virus: 1st outbreak confirmed in Equatorial Guinea
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.
Another two suspected cases have been reported in neighboring Cameroon.