2 years since COVID-19 lockdown in Bay Area, here's what has changed
March 17 marks two years since six Bay Area counties enacted a shelter-in-place order at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials say the tools, strategies, and lessons learned to battle the coronavirus will prevent future lockdowns, mask mandates, and restrictions.
San Francisco educators' sleep-in protest over non-payment ends following agreement
A sleep-in protest among San Francisco educators, who occupied the school district's headquarters for three nights, came to an end on Thursday. Union officials say an agreement has been reached regarding the nonpayment of employees.
2 years since Bay Area's coronavirus shelter-in-place order
Six Bay Area counties enacted a sweeping shelter-in-place order at the onset of the pandemic on March 17, 2020. UCSF Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine two years later about lessons learned and what the future will look like.
2 major airlines cutting spring season schedules, expert says it could last longer
One airline blames the lack of adequate staffing and extremely high fuel prices.
Tech platform offers companies childcare recruitment options, help getting parents back to work
TOOTRiS, a San Diego-based tech platform, offers companies the ability to provide childcare as a recruitment tool.
Twitter open doors for workers; San Francisco seeks tourists
Twitter is reopening its office to workers on Tuesday as Mayor London Breed and other business leaders in San Francisco are encouraging people to come back to their offices in the city.
3 COVID-19 tests recalled after FDA warns about ‘high risk’ of false results
LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.
Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed
“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.
Former President Barack Obama tests positive for COVID
Former President Barack Obama announced he has COVID on Sunday.
California allows school children to enter classroom without masks
At Rancho Las Positas Elementary School in Livermore, some students will experience a day of learning without a mask for the first time in their learning career.
Nearly 5M Californians healthier working from home over commuting: study
Over 4.7 million Californians who previously commuted over an hour per day before the pandemic are now working from home and living healthier lives, according to a new study.
Vax proof ends in SF and Berkeley; state indoor mask mandate to end in schools
More COVID restrictions are being loosened in California and in the Bay Area, noticeably with two big changes.
Inflation weighs heavily on California families
The latest Consumer Price Index report shows that inflation has reached 7.9% compared to one year ago. Senior Economist Leo Feler from the UCLA Anderson Forecast spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine about when there might be some relief.
China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases
Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.
US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
San Francisco bar owner relieved at soon not having to check proof of vaccination
At Soda Popinski’s bar in Nob Hill, signs are posted on the front window and door reminding customers to show proof of vaccination before entering. Starting Friday, patrons will only need to show they’re of legal drinking age to sit at the bar.
Oakland schools keeping indoor masking through April 15
Oakland Unified School District plans on keeping its indoor mask mandate in place. At a school board meeting on Wednesday, the school district's superintendent said the requirement, due to COVID-19, is in effect through April 15.
Good Samaritan donates MacBook and new backpack to Oakland girl who was victim of theft
There is hope for humanity. Just days after a 13-year-old Oakland girl had her backpack stolen during a trip to the hospital for surgery, a stranger has reached out to help. The stolen backpack contained her tablet and laptop for school.
San Francisco and Berkeley dropping proof of COVID-19 vaccine requirement for some businesses
People are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result upon entering certain indoor businesses in San Francisco starting Friday, health officials announced.
Chez Panisse reopens legendary dining room in Berkeley for first time in two years
The world famous Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse, welcomed guests back into its dining room Tuesday for the first time in two years. With Covid-19 numbers continuing to decline across the Bay Area, the restaurant decided now was the right time to reopen for in-house dining.