Pfizer booster shot: COVID-19 vaccine maker to seek approval for 3rd dose
The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
The company said Thursday that another shot could dramatically boost immunity and maybe help ward off the latest worrisome coronavirus mutant.
Fauci says all 3 COVID-19 vaccines effective against delta variant
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
The delta variant is spreading in the U.S., particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and has become the most dominant strain in the country.
Memorial service for first California peace officer to die of coronavirus
Santa Rosa Police Detective Marylou Armer was the first peace officer in California killed by the coronavirus and only the second death in Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa Police Detective Marylou Armer was the first peace officer in California killed by the coronavirus and only the second death in Sonoma County.
Community hoping Californians take advantage of Disneyland deal to help nearby businesses rebound
Local businesses and Disney fans both hope the new park discount could lead to an economic boost the community desperately needs.
Local businesses and Disney fans both hope the new park discount could lead to an economic boost the community desperately needs.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
'Vax That Thang Up': Juvenile remixes 1999 classic for dating app
BLK, the largest dating app made for Black singles, partnered with rap legends Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X, turning the iconic rap classic “Back That Thang Up” into a new vaccine anthem called “Vax That Thang Up.”
BLK, the largest dating app made for Black singles, partnered with rap legends Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, and Mia X, turning the iconic rap classic “Back That Thang Up” into a new vaccine anthem called “Vax That Thang Up.”
Mask requirement returns at California state Capitol following COVID-19 outbreak
At least nine people who work at the California state Capitol tested positive for the coronavirus last week, including four who are fully vaccinated, triggering a return of the mask mandate for lawmakers and staff.
At least nine people who work at the California state Capitol tested positive for the coronavirus last week, including four who are fully vaccinated, triggering a return of the mask mandate for lawmakers and staff.
Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
Group refusing to wear masks leads to 24-hour delay of American Airlines flight
A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.
A group of reported high school passengers who refused to wear masks led to the delay of a flight from Charlotte to the Bahamas by nearly 24 hours.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
New UC Berkeley research draws a strong link between cell phone radiation and tumors, particularly in the brain.
California to pay victims of forced, coerced sterilizations
California is poised to approve reparations up to $25,000 to victims who were among the thousands of people — some as young as 13 — who decades ago were sterilized because state officials deemed them unfit to have children.
California is poised to approve reparations up to $25,000 to victims who were among the thousands of people — some as young as 13 — who decades ago were sterilized because state officials deemed them unfit to have children.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
California colleges prepare for incoming freshman with high school learning loss
Universities and colleges across California are planning to provide extra tutoring and more academic counseling for incoming freshmen who have not had in-person lessons in over a year.
Universities and colleges across California are planning to provide extra tutoring and more academic counseling for incoming freshmen who have not had in-person lessons in over a year.
COVID-19 hospitalizations worsen for Black residents in LA County, health officials say
Los Angeles County's Black residents saw their rates of infections and hospitalizations rise during a time when other ethnic groups were seeing lower numbers, according to the latest data from the health department.
Los Angeles County's Black residents saw their rates of infections and hospitalizations rise during a time when other ethnic groups were seeing lower numbers, according to the latest data from the health department.
Radio host learning to walk again after being hit hard by COVID-19
Kevin “Slow Jammin” James is a known radio host and he reached a major milestone over the weekend. FOX 11's Christine Devine has an update on the COVID long hauler.
Kevin “Slow Jammin” James is a known radio host and he reached a major milestone over the weekend. FOX 11's Christine Devine has an update on the COVID long hauler.
Michigan boy, 13, dies after second COVID-19 vaccine shot
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Fireworks cause Southern California air quality problems
Air quality advisories were in effect Monday across a swath of Southern California due to hours of fireworks blasts and a wildfire north of Los Angeles.
Air quality advisories were in effect Monday across a swath of Southern California due to hours of fireworks blasts and a wildfire north of Los Angeles.
Pandemic prompts boom in California home school applications
During the height of the pandemic, almost 35,000 California families filed an affidavit with the state to open a private home school.
During the height of the pandemic, almost 35,000 California families filed an affidavit with the state to open a private home school.
Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.