Health Experts Advise Caution As More Bay Area Counties Consider Lifting Mask Mandate
Some counties in the Bay Area are starting to consider lifting mask mandates, but a health expert says it may be too soon.
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Some counties in the Bay Area are starting to consider lifting mask mandates, but a health expert says it may be too soon.
Contra Costa County's rate of COVID-19 related hospitalizations are down, and health officials are currently working out details to possibly modify the standing health order.
Roughly 90 percent of eligible Napa County residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose as local case and hospitalization data trends down, the county's public health officer said Tuesday.
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers who elected to not receive the COVID vaccine have been suspended without pay, according to the health care provider.
State agricultural officials have ordered residents in the southern and eastern parts of the city of San Jose not to move homegrown fruits and vegetables out of the area after invasive fruit flies from Asia were discovered.
City officials in Berkeley announced this week that more than nine out of 10 eligible residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, making it among the highest rates in the country.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday intended to help reduce the state's maternal and infant mortality rates, especially among Black families and people of color.
The city has acquired two buildings that will house people with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Joining the many U.S. cities where demonstrations for abortion rights took place Saturday, thousands of people marched in San Francisco in the Women's March for Our Reproductive Rights rally
A triple threat of wildfire smoke, hot inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust have compelled air quality officials to extend the current Spare the Air Alert through Sunday.
October 1 was supposed to be the day San Jose's vaccine mandate for city employees kicked in, meaning no shots, no job. On Friday, a last-minute deal was struck and a compromise was reached.
A messy problem along the Foster City waterfront is becoming a health issue that is forcing city leaders to take a major step towards controlling the local goose population.
In addition to checking your ID and bags at the ticket counter, you could soon have your COVID-19 vaccine record checked before you're allowed to board a domestic flight.
The video-sharing platform headquartered in San Bruno said it will no longer allow users to baselessly speculate that approved vaccines, like the ones given to prevent the flu or measles, are dangerous or cause diseases.
Operators of a now-idle oil refinery in Martinez have agreed to pay more than $2.2 million to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to settle air quality violations between 2014 and 2018, the air district announced Wednesday.
She said she switched parties and voted for Trump in 2024, after supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016, and campaigning for Biden in 2020.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
The county says the levee was structurally damaged by the large tidal pressure, sustaining an estimated $2.6 million in damage.
Matter Neuroscience, a tech startup, recently launched the project. Using data from the 2024 elections, the company wanted to connect people in one of the most liberal cities in America with people living in a conservative town of about 130,000 residents.
The two-story H Mart will be at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, and construction is planned for late 2026. In addition to its grocery selections, it will have a food hall, with a variety of fast-casual eateries, restaurants, a bar and entertainment offerings.
She said she switched parties and voted for Trump in 2024, after supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016, and campaigning for Biden in 2020.
Matter Neuroscience, a tech startup, recently launched the project. Using data from the 2024 elections, the company wanted to connect people in one of the most liberal cities in America with people living in a conservative town of about 130,000 residents.
Police in San Francisco are searching for a group of young people suspected of robbing and assaulting a man along the city's waterfront over the weekend.
The video shows a lone coyote swimming in the Bay, its head bobbing above the water as it makes its way to Alcatraz Island.
The sound of the drums filled Caltrain's Celebration Train on Monday.
The two-story H Mart will be at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, and construction is planned for late 2026. In addition to its grocery selections, it will have a food hall, with a variety of fast-casual eateries, restaurants, a bar and entertainment offerings.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Two suspects were arrested following a shooting that followed a carjacking in Oakley and a police chase that ended in Oakley early Monday morning, authorities said.
A three-alarm fire broke out at a multi-story apartment building in downtown Oakland Monday morning, officials said.
A train hit and killed a pedestrian on the tracks in Berkeley on Monday, authorities said.
A 2-alarm fire burned at an apartment building in Sunnyvale on Tuesday morning.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County said they would increase patrols at schools, after a firearm and ammunition were found on a high school campus over the weekend.
Police in Monterey County fatally shot a driver during a traffic stop over the weekend, according to authorities.
A man suspected in a crime spree involving more than 100 auto break-ins at four housing complexes in San Jose has been arrested, police said Friday.
The suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a teenage girl in San Jose was identified as a registered sex offender, police announced on Friday.
The county says the levee was structurally damaged by the large tidal pressure, sustaining an estimated $2.6 million in damage.
Authorities in the North Bay said they arrested a wanted felon after he allegedly stole a food delivery driver's vehicle and led police on a pursuit over the weekend.
"Piper Lane Preserve" in Fairfax is officially a home for wildlife after a group of homeowners raised money to buy an acre of land from a housing developer.
A group of protesters and faith leaders held vigil in front of the Sonoma County Adult Detention Facility to draw attention to something that is becoming rare among Bay Area communities.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
Golden State — with about two weeks until the trade deadline — will have decisions to make about how to attack the remainder of the season without Jimmy Butler.
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Robert Saleh as their coach, hoping he can speed up their rebuild and end the franchise's skid of four straight losing seasons.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Will Smith scored for a second straight game and a rare goalie fight highlighted San Jose's 4-1 win over the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers.
The San Francisco 49ers packed up their belongings and headed home as work was being done around their home venue to get Levi's Stadium ready to host the Super Bowl next month.
Police in San Francisco are searching for a group of young people suspected of robbing and assaulting a man along the city's waterfront over the weekend.
An SUV driven by an alleged drunk driver crashed in Monterey County on Monday evening, killing a woman and injuring a toddler, authorities said.
Authorities in the North Bay said they arrested a wanted felon after he allegedly stole a food delivery driver's vehicle and led police on a pursuit over the weekend.
Two suspects were arrested following a shooting that followed a carjacking in Oakley and a police chase that ended in Oakley early Monday morning, authorities said.
Authorities in Santa Cruz County said they would increase patrols at schools, after a firearm and ammunition were found on a high school campus over the weekend.
BART riders will be able to book short Uber rides to and from stations through the agency's app, under a partnership announced Tuesday.
Verizon says it's giving a $20 credit to customers affected an outage that disrupted service across the U.S.
Grok faces mounting scrutiny from government officials and advocacy groups after people used the AI chatbot to create sexualized images of minors and women.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Over the years, Dr. Rachel Forer has found plenty of ways to take the sting out of going to the dentist. But no matter how hard she tried, fear had a way of creeping in.
Officials in San Mateo County are the latest in the Bay Area to warn residents to not forage for wild mushrooms, amid a rise in mushroom poisonings that have led to illnesses and even deaths.
The Bay Area's Spare the Air alert has been extended to at least Saturday as a high-pressure system is expected to hang around and impact air quality.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
She said she switched parties and voted for Trump in 2024, after supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016, and campaigning for Biden in 2020.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
The county says the levee was structurally damaged by the large tidal pressure, sustaining an estimated $2.6 million in damage.
Matter Neuroscience, a tech startup, recently launched the project. Using data from the 2024 elections, the company wanted to connect people in one of the most liberal cities in America with people living in a conservative town of about 130,000 residents.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
The billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $45 million to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit focused on suicide prevention and advocacy for LGBTQ young people.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
The two-story H Mart will be at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, and construction is planned for late 2026. In addition to its grocery selections, it will have a food hall, with a variety of fast-casual eateries, restaurants, a bar and entertainment offerings.
The National Football League will kick off Super Bowl LX with an opening ceremony performance by hometown rock legends Green Day as part of the festivities at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, the league announced Sunday.
The original member of the Grateful Dead had tirelessly carried on the band's music for three decades, and on Saturday, the City of San Francisco said goodbye in a public memorial called The Homecoming.
The livestream unfolded with his team from LaRussell's garage, where he connected with fans through Instagram Live. During the broadcast, one woman shared that she was facing eviction. LaRussell covered the exact amount she needed to remain in her home.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Amanda Hari reports on the potential censure of the Richmond mayor over posts he shared. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Lauren Toms reports on political participation in San Francisco. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on Marin County leaders trying to secure repair funds after king tides floods. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Lauren Toms reports on the Bay Area’s lawsuits against the Trump administration. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Sooji Nam reports on a phone booth opening a line of communication between Democrats in San Francisco and Republicans in Texas. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
