Dreamforce smaller than ever, a comeback nonetheless
San Francisco is hosting its first major convention since COVID struck the city's visitor industry. This year, the usually massive Dreamforce convention is significantly scaled down. After going virtual last year, Dreamforce is back, but much smaller than before.
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Bay Area doctors, parents gear up as Pfizer touts kids COVID vaccine
Doctors and parents in the Bay Area are gearing up now that Pfizer says it will seek approval for a kids COVID vaccine.
'Mega event' rules take effect in California
New state requirements take effect for large gatherings called "mega events."
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Santa Clara County is ramping up capacity at their mass vaccination sites.
COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
California has lowest COVID case rate in the nation
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
California labor force down 1.1M workers compared to pre-pandemic level
The most recent labor report showed, once again, there are about 1.1 million Californians able to return to work but choosing not to. High unemployment continues, even though there are jobs around everywhere.
'We are tired:' Hundreds of East Bay doctors plead residents to get vaccinated
Over 400 doctors in the East Bay sent an open letter to residents pleading for residents to get vaccinated. The letter states they are tired of the suffering caused by the virus.
Salesforce Dreamforce conference to return to San Francisco's Moscone Center
San Francisco is preparing to welcome back one of its largest conventions. Salesforce's Dreamforce is returning to the Moscone Center next Tuesday.
Illinois family blames unvaccinated in obituary after vaccinated woman dies from COVID-19
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Millbrae holds off on proof of vaccine for outdoor dining, expert says not necessary
A city on the Peninsula has put the brakes on plans to require proof of vaccination even if you’re dining outside.
UCSF prof says kids' COVID vaccines a path toward unmasking that minimizes learning loss
UCSF professor of emergency medicine explains how children's COVID vaccines provide a path toward unmasking and minimizes learning loss.
Marin County schools offering students free take-home COVID test kits
To keep kids in school, one Bay Area County is sending home free COVID test kits to students and staff. Nine schools in Marin County are part of a pilot program with the California Department of Health, that could become a model for schools across the state.
San Francisco launches vandalism fund to help targeted businesses with repairs, damages
San Francisco businesses can now get help recovering from acts of vandalism thanks to a fund set up by city leaders.
Despite California's 'reopening,' Bay Area transit suffers slow recovery
Three full months since the state formally reopened, movement around the Bay is still very much a slow, recovering work in progress.
Fresh off win, Newsom addresses in-person learning at East Bay school
Fresh off his no-recall win, Gov. Gavin Newsom was back to work on Wednesday, this time in the East Bay to discuss the state's investment for full in-person instruction in schools across the state.