Powder found near Martinez refinery contains abnormal amounts of metal: officials
A powdery substance discovered in Martinez on Thanksgiving night and early Friday morning contained elevated amounts of heavy metals, according to health officials.
A powdery substance discovered in Martinez on Thanksgiving night and early Friday morning contained elevated amounts of heavy metals, according to health officials.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liver transplant saves Oakland woman's life, giving her reason to advocate for more organ donations
Goldie Williams was given just weeks to live and underwent an emergency liver transplant. She is already raising awareness about organ donations, which are desperately needed.
Goldie Williams was given just weeks to live and underwent an emergency liver transplant. She is already raising awareness about organ donations, which are desperately needed.
Children's medicine missing from Bay Area pharmacy shelves
Pharmacies are running out of fever-reducing medicines for children like Tylenol and Motrin with more kids sick battling a cold, flu, RSV or COVID.
Pharmacies are running out of fever-reducing medicines for children like Tylenol and Motrin with more kids sick battling a cold, flu, RSV or COVID.
SF boutique highlights crafts made by people with special needs
The season of giving is here, and the Helper’s Artisans Boutique in San Francisco may be the perfect place to browse. But to many, the shop is a gift in itself.
The season of giving is here, and the Helper’s Artisans Boutique in San Francisco may be the perfect place to browse. But to many, the shop is a gift in itself.
‘Very worrisome’: Sperm quality is declining faster than expected, study suggests
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
Researchers said that after around the year 2000, the rate of decline in the quality of sperm and sperm count in male patients accelerated.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
A holiday tradition: Christmas tree shopping day after Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving usually has a lot of people shopping, and that includes looking for a Christmas tree. A holiday tradition unfolded at Clancy's Christmas Trees in San Francisco. Business was brisk.
The day after Thanksgiving usually has a lot of people shopping, and that includes looking for a Christmas tree. A holiday tradition unfolded at Clancy's Christmas Trees in San Francisco. Business was brisk.
How Jennifer Siebel Newsom became a champion of youth mental health
When Jennifer Siebel Newsom was 6 years old, her older sister died in an accident, leaving her to navigate grief and emotional upheaval at a young age.
When Jennifer Siebel Newsom was 6 years old, her older sister died in an accident, leaving her to navigate grief and emotional upheaval at a young age.
Homeless women in San Jose return thousands in cash to rightful owner
A group of homeless people in an encampment in San Jose jumped into action to help a neighbor named George who lost almost everything in a recent fire.
A group of homeless people in an encampment in San Jose jumped into action to help a neighbor named George who lost almost everything in a recent fire.
Santa Clara County reports first person to die from the flu this year
Just a week after the County of Santa Clara Public Health Dept. sounded the alarm about rising flu cases, county health officials are reporting the first person to die from the influenza virus.
Just a week after the County of Santa Clara Public Health Dept. sounded the alarm about rising flu cases, county health officials are reporting the first person to die from the influenza virus.
UCSF creates overflow accommodations for RSV, other respiratory infection cases
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
New York mom whose baby struggled with RSV has urgent message for parents
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
A mom of five whose youngest daughter is still recovering from RSV weeks after hospitalization has key advice for parents.
Sinbad learning to walk again 2 years after stroke: ‘Will not stop fighting until I can walk across the stage’
Comedian Sinbad suffered a stroke in October 2020
Comedian Sinbad suffered a stroke in October 2020
CDC map shows where flu cases have spiked in the US
See where flu cases are high in the U.S.
See where flu cases are high in the U.S.
WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
Food banks need help: money donations helps the most
While food banks typically bring in a bounty to those in need this time of year, demand is once again high in the Bay Area this Thanksgiving.
While food banks typically bring in a bounty to those in need this time of year, demand is once again high in the Bay Area this Thanksgiving.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
South Bay family travels to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup
Monday’s World Cup match between Team USA and Wales will mark the achievement of a major bucket list for one set of South Bay parents.
Monday’s World Cup match between Team USA and Wales will mark the achievement of a major bucket list for one set of South Bay parents.