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Officials with the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) on Thursday announced plans to end the city's COVID-19 public health emergency declaration and associated health orders on February 28.
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
When he's not busy in his office at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, infectious disease specialist Dr. Kim Erlich is on the hospital floor with patients.
Students nationwide face lower earnings over their lifetime because of a loss of education during the pandemic, a Stanford economist said in a recently completed study, adding that the loss will be even greater for California students.
California's public health officer says the strongest increase of COVID-19 is happening here in the Bay Area.
Twitter said it will no longer enforce its longstanding COVID misinformation policy, yet another sign of how Elon Musk plans to transform the social media company he bought a month ago.
The company says the wage discrepancy has been fixed and offered $1,400 in severance to employees who choose to leave anyway.
For many Bay Area families, this Thanksgiving celebration will mark the first big holiday gathering since the start of the pandemic, with some health experts advising caution.
Recent reports show that undergraduate enrollment at California State Universities still suffers from a pandemic-induced drop as fewer transfer students arrive from the state's community colleges.
Once again a spike in new COVID cases is a concern as San Francisco Bay Area residents will travel or gather with families or friends over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Oakland's requirement to wear a mask at large indoor events is expiring on Tuesday, city officials said.
Newly released statewide education tests results have provided proof of what many parents suspected and feared about learning loss during the pandemic.
The San Francisco region leads the nation in the number of people fleeing the big city. But it's who is leaving that could have an impact on all of us.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced Monday that the state's COVID-19 State of Emergency will officially end on February 28 of next year.
Santa Clara County's top health official urged residents Monday to get an updated COVID-19 booster vaccine if they are eligible to do so as the holiday season approaches.
For many small business owners, the pandemic put a halt on their livelihoods. Now, those who withstood the ordeal are picking up the pieces.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
There are some encouraging signs of life in downtown San Francisco after three tough years of empty streets and vacant offices.
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
The travel industry across the Bay Area was hit hard by the pandemic, but South Bay businesses are showing evidence that the leisure and hospitality sector are on the rebound.
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
Advisers to the U.S. government are recommending that COVID-19 booster shots used this fall be modified to better match more recent variants of the coronavirus.
A government advisory panel has endorsed a second brand of COVID-19 vaccine for school-age children and teens.
The agency also upped its recommendation for second boosters in adults 50 and older, as well as the immunocompromised.
A spinning low pressure parked just off the California coast Tuesday morning, threatened the Bay Area with 60 mph wind gusts and storm cells containing intense downpours and possibly thundershowers.
Cellphone video shows a mob of young people repeatedly kicking and beating someone on the ground in the Stonestown food court as many watched.
While a potent atmospheric river will unleash its wrath on Southern California on Tuesday, the San Francisco Bay Area will not escape unscathed.
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
A spinning low pressure parked just off the California coast Tuesday morning, threatened the Bay Area with 60 mph wind gusts and storm cells containing intense downpours and possibly thundershowers.
Cellphone video shows a mob of young people repeatedly kicking and beating someone on the ground in the Stonestown food court as many watched.
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
While a potent atmospheric river will unleash its wrath on Southern California on Tuesday, the San Francisco Bay Area will not escape unscathed.
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
Cellphone video shows a mob of young people repeatedly kicking and beating someone on the ground in the Stonestown food court as many watched.
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
A recent rash of violence at San Francisco's Stonestown Galleria mall has left business owners and shoppers on edge, and they say the ongoing violence - often involving students from neighboring schools - is nothing new.
Social media influencers who rely on platforms to run their business say they're worried about the trends these companies are following regarding verification and security as new services roll out this month.
Most human trafficking cases in San Francisco involve victims under 25, women and people of color, according to a new report from the city's task force on anti-human trafficking.
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
Postal officials on Monday said they are determined to break up a criminal ring that they say is targeting mail carriers in two East Bay cities.
Monday afternoon's commute on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 through Livermore was ground to a halt for miles after the discovery of a large crack in the roadway.
An Uber passenger who was left on a freeway offramp in Livermore Sunday evening after allegedly assaulting the driver was hit and killed by a separate vehicle, while another vehicle also hit and injured a second pedestrian, authorities said.
The decision likely ends more than two years of litigation against the City of Lafayette and developer O'Brien Land Company over the city's approval of the 315-unit project, slated for Deer Hill and Pleasant Hill roads
Police in San Jose are currently at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians Monday evening that left one pedestrian in critical condition, authorities said.
Residents of Pajaro -- both those who evacuated and those who remained in their homes -- say they're growing increasingly frustrated with the county's response to devastating flooding.
A 23-year-old convicted felon and a 16-year-old high school student have been arrested during a ghost gun and drug distribution investigation in San Jose.
Homicide detectives have determined family members were the prime suspects in the unrelated March 14 slaying of a San Jose woman in her home and the March 18 murder of a man in the 2500 block of Fontaine Rd.
Additional shelter capacity was created at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds for residents of Pajaro who were evacuated over a week ago when the Pajaro River levee was breached.
Three suspects were arrested after foot chases on I-80 and a fourth surrendered inside a getaway vehicle that crashed in connection with a burglary at a Vallejo business Saturday.
Three people were injured -- including a 35-year-old pregnant female, a 14-year-old and 11-year-old -- and a 37-year-old suspect in custody after a Saturday afternoon stabbing in Antioch.
A ceremony was held Saturday in Vallejo to recognize women veterans and encourage them to speak out about their service.
A plan in place to remove a dam for safety reasons near a North Bay beach has raised questions about the impact the removal could have on an endangered frog.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a plan Friday to transform the iconic San Quentin State Prison and its notorious Death Row from a place of punishment toward more of a rehabilitation and re-entry facility.
Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets.
The San Francisco 49ers signed free agent safety Myles Hartsfield to a one-year contract Monday and re-signed tight end Ross Dwelley to a one-year deal.
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
The Ole Miss Rebels delivered on their declaration to get defensive, stunning top-seeded Stanford 54-49 on Sunday night to reach the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 for the first time in 16 years.
UConn pulled away from Saint Mary's for a 70-55 win on Sunday that put the Huskies in the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years.
Cellphone video shows a mob of young people repeatedly kicking and beating someone on the ground in the Stonestown food court as many watched.
Police in Daly City on Monday located a mother who allegedly abducted her child on Friday in San Francisco.
Police in Antioch on Monday released the identity of a man suspected of stabbing a pregnant woman and two children on Saturday.
A recent rash of violence at San Francisco's Stonestown Galleria mall has left business owners and shoppers on edge, and they say the ongoing violence - often involving students from neighboring schools - is nothing new.
A San Jose couple accused in the April kidnapping of a three-month-old toddler they had repeatedly attempted to abduct were sentenced to prison Monday.
Social media influencers who rely on platforms to run their business say they're worried about the trends these companies are following regarding verification and security as new services roll out this month.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
Mysterious streaks of light were seen in the sky in the Sacramento area Friday night, shocking St. Patrick's Day revelers who then posted videos on social media of the surprising sight
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
A researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno has discovered evidence that the plastic pollution problem may be more widespread than previously believed.
While hepatitis A has not actually been detected on these products, the FDA is urging consumers "out of an abundance of caution" to return the recalled items for a refund.
Gov. Newsom said Saturday the state of California and a generic drug manufacturer are partnering to produce affordable, state-branded insulin.
Trampoline workouts are the latest craze to hit the fitness world.
Frozen organic strawberries sold at Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe's and other stores are being recalled after they were tied to an outbreak of hepatitis A infections in Washington state.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit on Monday asked California for permission to test the cars across the entire state.
Windows at India's High Commission in London and at the Consulate General of India in San Francisco were smashed during separate demonstrations by Sikh protesters, police in both cities said Monday.
A federal judge on Monday blocked key provisions of a California law that drastically restricts the sale of new handguns in the state, saying parts of the legislation violate the Second Amendment.
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined more than 20 attorneys general criticizing Hyundai and Kia for not installing anti-theft technology in their vehicles, following a spike in thefts.
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer won't take part in pregame warmups, saying the team's decision to wear Pride-theme jerseys runs counter to his religious beliefs.
A San Francisco trans woman was verbally assaulted at a Union Square restaurant and video of the incident which was streamed live over TikTok has gone viral.
The Rev. Megan Rohrer, who was elected as the first openly transgender bishop of one of the largest Christian denominations in the country in May 2021, has filed a lawsuit against hte Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
California, a U.S. trendsetter for progressive policies and a state where the current governor once made news issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in San Francisco before it was legal, will attempt to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
Actor Jason Sudeikis and cast members of the show "Ted Lasso" visited the White House visit to encourage people to check in with friends, family and colleagues to "ask how they're doing."
Sandler was celebrated by fellow comics and actors, including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock and Conan O'Brien.
One of the leading lights of the modern American doom-metal scene, Windhand tops the bill for the first day of the mammoth Heavy Psych Sounds Festival at Thee Parkside Saturday.
Stoner-metal favorites Weedeater headlines the second day of the mammoth Heavy Psych Sounds Festival being held at Thee Parkside Sunday, topping an epic eight-band bill.
Local psych/punk band Hot Lunch brings its cathartic sounds to the Bottom of the Hill on Friday, headlining the official Heavy Psych Sounds Fest pre-party with Slough Feg, Older Sun and Disastroid.
There are few places in the world that rival the beauty of Lake Tahoe on a sunny winter day, with its snow-capped mountains, towering peaks and endless miles of trails.
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.
CBS News Bay Area's very own pilot and meteorologist Jessica Burch is getting into the spirit of The Fleet Week Air Show by taking the stick of a T33 jet.
For years, prisons were focused on punishment rather than rehabilitation. But now, a new approach explores the reasons they ended up behind bars in the first place.
The downtown stores and businesses play a critical role in driving San Francisco economy, but they have been slow in rebounding from the pandemic blues.
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