Fire Warning in Effect Due to Strong Winds, Dryness
A warning of high fire danger is in effect through Sunday for a northeastern portion of California due to gusty winds and low humidity. National Weather Service has issued a
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First COVID-19-Related Death in Vaccinated Person Reported in Napa County
Napa County has reported its first death from COVID-19 in a fully vaccinated patient, according to a county spokesperson Thursday. The woman, a Napa resident, died Wednesday, said Leah Greenbaum,
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Mask or no mask at work? California regulators pass controversial COVID rules
Californians will have to remain masked at work possibly through early next year — at least if they have unvaccinated colleagues, state regulators decided Thursday during a marathon meeting that
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Local Veterans Launch Cannabis Company to Address Post Traumatic Stress
A group of local veterans is trying to raise awareness about mental health with the help of cannabis. The Marines founded Helmand Valley Growing Company after feeling the effects of post-traumatic stress.
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Fire Risk Soars Along With Temperatures in Parts of California
Public health officials are urging residents to stay hydrated, find shade, and take breaks to avoid heat exhaustion as temperatures soar across much of central and northern California. San Francisco
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CVS giving out lavish prizes including cash for vaccinations
CVS Health is tempting people who are hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine with lavish prizes — some of which were forbidden just a year ago. The pharmacy chain announced Thursday that
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Santa Clara County Teams Up With SJ Earthquakes to Encourage Vaccinations
Santa Clara County has a new goal to vaccinate 85 percent of its eligible population by June 15, so it has teamed up with the San Jose Earthquakes to encourage
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A Close-Up View of the Super Blood Moon from the Bay Area
The Super Blood Moon made its appearance in the early morning sky above the Bay Area during the lunar eclipse Wednesday, May 26, and NBC Bay Area had it covered
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Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is safe and appears effective in adolescents
Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and appears to be effective in adolescents, the company said Tuesday. In a Phase 2/3 trial of 3,732 children ages 12 to 17 in the
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Santa Clara County Supervisors to Decide Opting Into ‘Laura’s Law’
Santa Clara County supervisors will consider Tuesday whether to opt into a state law that could mandate treatment for those with severe mental illness. The program, also known as Laura’s
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