Silicon Valley companies attend CES virtually, delay return to office plans
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas kicked off Wednesday, with some notable Silicon Valley tech companies opting to attend the industry trade show virtually.
Nonprofit reports COVID outbreaks at 2 shelters in San Francisco
The nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul of San Francisco on Wednesday reported an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at two shelters in the city.
Thanks to COVID, Newark's government building closures feels like going back in time
In the Alameda County town of Newark, you may still be able to fight city hall. You just can't go inside it.
San Francisco teachers' union says walkout possible if safe working conditions not met
There's a looming threat that educators may walk off the job if safe working conditions are not met.
Richmond elementary school pivots to distance learning amid COVID outbreak
Richmond's King Elementary School has reverted to distance learning due to a growing number of positive COVID tests, school officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Sonoma County Jail in lockdown after COVID outbreak
A COVID outbreak has forced a lockdown at Sonoma County Jail.
Classes continue in Palo Alto schools, with restrictions for indoor sports
With negative COVID-19 tests in hand, elementary school students returned to the classroom Tuesday at Palo Alto Unified schools. Close to 150 Stanford University students are isolating in campus housing.
Astounding number of teachers absent on 1st day back from winter break
San Francisco public schools re-opened from the winter break Monday with a big problem. The school district is reporting that 626 of its approximately 3,600 teachers were absent.
San Francisco seeing 829 new COVID cases daily as omicron's expected peak nears
The current COVID-19 surge, driven by the omicron variant, is expected to peak in about two weeks, according to San Francisco health officials.
Bay Area residents struggle to find OTC COVID test kits and testing sites
Omicron has created a situation where finding test sites that can accommodate you, or even finding do-it-yourself tests, can be a challenge, though not an impossible one. There are hit-or-miss situations folks are facing as they seek confirmation of their COVID status.
Bay Area school district to provide fresh KN95 masks for staff through the school year
West Contra Costa Unified School District announced Tuesday that all staff at school sites will be required to wear KN95 masks starting January 10.
OUSD says 920 students, staff tested positive for COVID-19, calling mass testing effort 'huge success'
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) on Tuesday said preliminary findings showed 920 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19 prior to classes resuming this week following winter break, as the district deemed its ambitious mass testing effort "a huge success."
Nearly 150 Stanford students isolating on campus after testing positive for COVID
The winter break will last a little longer for 146 Stanford students testing positive for COVID. The students are isolating in their dorm rooms under University protocol.
Bay Area schools ramp up COVID testing efforts as students return from winter break
Schools may be closed for the holidays. But testing continues.
Virus cutting into New Year's plans
The coronavirus has forced many people to toss their New Year's plans, while others are trying to adapt.
San Francisco aligns isolation and quarantine guidance with State of California
San Francisco is aligning their COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance with the State of California. It's similar to the CDC guidance from earlier this week, but includes testing.
State schools superintendent distributes at-home COVID tests in Castro Valley
With many students heading back to next week, the State of California is ramping up efforts to get them tested for COVID in order to attend class in-person safely.
Omicron surge alters NYE plans, U.S.S. Hornet postpones fundraiser
Some New Year's Eve events are altering their plans because of the coronavirus.
23 Oakland police officers test positive for COVID
23 Oakland police officers tested positive for COVID-19, the department confirmed on Thursday.
Bay Area hospitals preparing for COVID-19 patient surge
With the omicron variant driving COVID-19 cases to record-breaking levels, hospital systems are making changes including canceling surgeries, repositioning staff, not allowing visitors, and getting beds and supplies ready.