COVID study from Oxford, UC Berkeley finds higher risk to pregnant women than previously known
The study released last week found that women who had COVID-19 and displayed symptoms of the virus during their pregnancy were more than 50 percent more likely to experience complications.
Parents of boy swept off San Mateo County beach didn't know about sneaker waves
The parents of a 12-year-old boy who was swept off a San Mateo County beach and into the Pacific Ocean in January said they didn’t know the hidden danger of sneaker waves that sometimes strike the Northern California coast.
The expected COVID baby boom may be a baby bust
When most of the U.S. went into lockdown over a year ago, some speculated that confining couples to their homes would lead to a lot of baby-making. But the statistics suggest the opposite happened.
Disneyland reminds California residents to bring proof of residency
Disneyland is serious about its rules for reopening.
CDC issues updated summer camp guidance, stresses outdoor activities, masks and social distancing
After the COVID-19 outbreak sidelined most in-person summer camps across the country last year, camp operators have been gearing up for a return this summer. And of course, in the age of a pandemic, like everything else, camp will look different.
LinkedIn adding ‘stay-at-home parent’ to official job titles
LinkedIn is rolling out a variety of updates, which includes adding “stay-at-home mom/dad/parent” as official job titles to better explain career gaps.
‘They were ours’: Couple adopts 7 siblings after their parents die in car crash
The children had been in foster care for more than one year after losing their parents in a deadly car crash.
Hotels.com giving $2,741 'tax write off' to Americans who stayed home last year
The booking site announced that it will be giving away "tax write offs" that people can use for future travel as a reward for staying home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Monterey Bay Aquarium is latest California attraction to announce reopening as COVID-19 restrictions ease
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has joined a growing list of attractions slowly reopening in California amid an easing of COVID-19 health and safety restrictions.
San Mateo County Fair to return this year, as one of California’s first major events since start of pandemic
San Mateo County Event Center announced on Monday that its long-running and beloved annual fair will return this June, in another show that pandemic restrictions were easing in the Bay Area.
'Go run to her buddy!': Nurse on ventilator from COVID finally sees son after 84 days
After spending 84 days in the hospital fighting COVID-19, a Florida mother is getting the medicine she needs: a hug from her son.
Bay Area families eager to get out can enjoy these newly reopened attractions
For parents with young kids chomping at the bit to get out and be active, Fairyland’s reopening is more than magical.
‘Tragic accident’: Peloton CEO confirms child died after accident involving treadmill
The CEO of Peloton, John Foley, announced that a child was killed using one of their treadmills, according to a letter published Thursday on the Peloton website.
California bill would require gender-neutral sections for toys, childcare items at large retailers
State lawmakers are considering a new bill that would ban large retailers from having separate, gender-specific areas for toys and childcare merchandise.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
SF Supervisors propose free summer programs for SFUSD students amid prolonged school closures
Four San Francisco supervisors on Monday announced they're backing an initiative to provide free summer programs for all San Francisco Unified School District elementary students to help families deal with the impacts of prolonged school closures.
‘8 days was an eternity’: Mom reunites with newborn quadruplets after being separated during Texas storm
When the Lone Star State saw single-digit temperatures as a record-breaking winter storm froze pipes and knocked out electricity for millions, Bill and Starlyn would go eight days before seeing their babies.
California lawmaker introduces bill that would fine department stores $1,000 for separating toys by gender
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize department stores for separating children’s toys, clothing and other items by gender.
Kanye West believes presidential run 'cost him his marriage' to Kim Kardashian: report
Kanye West has an idea as to why his marriage is ending, according to a new report.
Over $150,000 raised for mom who left kids alone so she could work
"I'm just over appreciative to what's going on," she said.