CDC director warns of 'impending doom' as virus cases, hospitalizations rise
The U.S. in recent days surpassed 30 million cases of COVID-19, with the 7-day average of new cases around 60,000 — what Walenksy said represents about a 10% increase compared to the previous seven days.
The U.S. in recent days surpassed 30 million cases of COVID-19, with the 7-day average of new cases around 60,000 — what Walenksy said represents about a 10% increase compared to the previous seven days.
Mystery disease afflicts bears near Lake Tahoe
A mysterious and fatal disease is causing bears in the Lake Tahoe area to act fearlessly around humans, scientists say.
A mysterious and fatal disease is causing bears in the Lake Tahoe area to act fearlessly around humans, scientists say.
Historic San Jose building to be moved, remodeled and sold as affordable housing
A historic old San Jose apartment building is moving down the street after spending its first 110 years or so near the corner of South First and East Reed streets.
A historic old San Jose apartment building is moving down the street after spending its first 110 years or so near the corner of South First and East Reed streets.
'Breeze of Innovation' wins design contest for Silicon Valley landmark
A winner has been chosen in a competition begun years ago to create a world-class landmark for Silicon Valley. The 200-foot tall, self-powering structure is called "Breeze of Innovation."
A winner has been chosen in a competition begun years ago to create a world-class landmark for Silicon Valley. The 200-foot tall, self-powering structure is called "Breeze of Innovation."
Parents want OUSD to clear up confusion around fall reopening plans for high school students
Some parents are unclear about the Oakland Unified School District's plan for high school students next year.
Some parents are unclear about the Oakland Unified School District's plan for high school students next year.
Rallies held around the Bay Area to decry racist attacks against Asians
Hundreds of people gathered at rallies across the Bay Area on Friday to decry recent attacks on victims of Asian descent. The message was clear: It's time for the violence against Asians to end.
Hundreds of people gathered at rallies across the Bay Area on Friday to decry recent attacks on victims of Asian descent. The message was clear: It's time for the violence against Asians to end.
Two Bay Area counties already offering vaccine doses to people 50 and older
Solano County took a different approach to administering doses to its populous. Officials said the “how and why” could benefit all residents eager to get the medicine, but unable to because of inadequate supply.
Solano County took a different approach to administering doses to its populous. Officials said the “how and why” could benefit all residents eager to get the medicine, but unable to because of inadequate supply.
Man arrested after allegedly pulling down his mask at grocery store to kiss baby he didn’t know on lips
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
A man was arrested on Thursday after police say he pulled down his mask inside an Oregon grocery store to kiss a baby girl he didn’t know while her mother was looking away.
Las Vegas babysitter charged in death of boy, 5, after home video showed alleged abuse over urination
A Las Vegas babysitter has been charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy after home surveillance video showed her kicking the child in the head because he urinated in his pants, authorities said.
A Las Vegas babysitter has been charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy after home surveillance video showed her kicking the child in the head because he urinated in his pants, authorities said.
New California bill could help Britney Spears in conservatorship case against her father
A new California bill introduced last month could help Britney Spears in her conservatorship case against her father.
A new California bill introduced last month could help Britney Spears in her conservatorship case against her father.
'F**k this place!' Airline pilot blasts Bay Area, liberals in expletive-filled rant
The verbal tirade was captured over the Mineta San Jose International Airport’s air traffic control scanner on March 13 and archived by Live ATC.
The verbal tirade was captured over the Mineta San Jose International Airport’s air traffic control scanner on March 13 and archived by Live ATC.
Trump defends Capitol rioters, says they posed 'zero threat right from the start'
Former President Donald Trump defended a violent mob of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol in an attack that led to five deaths, claiming they posed "zero threat."
Former President Donald Trump defended a violent mob of his supporters who rioted at the U.S. Capitol in an attack that led to five deaths, claiming they posed "zero threat."
SF: Mobile teams to vaccinate to 1,000 residents at Chinatown senior living facilities
The city hopes to vaccinate up to 1,000 seniors and eligible community members at Ping Yuen, and other housing facilities in Chinatown over the next two weeks.
The city hopes to vaccinate up to 1,000 seniors and eligible community members at Ping Yuen, and other housing facilities in Chinatown over the next two weeks.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
King Soopers shooting: Boulder suspect legally bought gun before attack, authorities say
Boulder authorities said the 21-year-old shooting suspect legally purchased the firearm from a store near Denver prior to the attack.
Boulder authorities said the 21-year-old shooting suspect legally purchased the firearm from a store near Denver prior to the attack.
Vehicle plows into outdoor dining area in Alameda
A vehicle plowed into an outdoor dining area sending two people to the hospital in Alameda Thursday night, the fire department says.
A vehicle plowed into an outdoor dining area sending two people to the hospital in Alameda Thursday night, the fire department says.
Basketball standout, Bay Area native dies in Central Valley wreck
Oscar Frayer was traveling in a vehicle with two other people along Interstate 5 near Peltier Road around 2:30 am. when their vehicle rear-ended a CHP cruiser that was assisting a disabled tractor-trailer.
Oscar Frayer was traveling in a vehicle with two other people along Interstate 5 near Peltier Road around 2:30 am. when their vehicle rear-ended a CHP cruiser that was assisting a disabled tractor-trailer.
CA to lower vaccine eligibility, but supply challenges persist
Santa Clara County public health officials held a news conference Thursday afternoon where they dispensed the cold, hard truth of reality: Vaccination eligibility does little if shortages continue plaguing the process.
Santa Clara County public health officials held a news conference Thursday afternoon where they dispensed the cold, hard truth of reality: Vaccination eligibility does little if shortages continue plaguing the process.
'Tragic:' Police investigate how Dublin school trustee killed while pinned between two cars
As Catherine Kuo was removing items from the trunk of a Tesla when a second car was pulling up in line to donate items. This second car struck Kuo, pinning her between the two vehicles, police said.
As Catherine Kuo was removing items from the trunk of a Tesla when a second car was pulling up in line to donate items. This second car struck Kuo, pinning her between the two vehicles, police said.
SFUSD announces in-person classes resume April 26 for some students in grades 6-12
The update was shared at the district's Board of Education meeting this week and provides dates for the resumption of in-person classes for secondary students.
The update was shared at the district's Board of Education meeting this week and provides dates for the resumption of in-person classes for secondary students.