Status Update on Bay Area Public Health Developments
The FDA updated its approval Tuesday of the Pfizer-BioNTech booster vaccine, making it available to some children under age five....
15
Mar
14
Mar
Storm Impacts Include Overturned Trucks Closing EB Richmond/San Rafael Bridge
The eastbound Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is closed because of overturned big rigs that can't be righted until high winds subside....
09
Mar
With Climate Change, Comes More Potential Complications for People with Lupus
Heat waves and wildfires, worsened by climate change, exacerbate cardiovascular and respiratory issues and make managing chronic illnesses more difficult....
26
Feb
U.S. Rep Barbara Lee Officially Kicks Off Senate Campaign at Laney College
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, held the formal kick-off Saturday for her candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat that has been held by Dianne Feinstein since 1992....
24
Feb
Lawmaker Introduces Effort to Make Public Transit Safer
A new bill in the California Legislature would survey how safe people feel on public transit and provide recommendations to improve transit safety....
09
Feb
Advocates File Lawsuits Against Bay Area Cities, Alleging Housing Plan Failures
Richmond is one of a dozen Bay Area cities sued so far by housing advocates who allege they are failing to do their part to meet housing needs....
28
Jan
Future of BART Likely to Hinge on Voter-Approved Funding Measure, Officials Say
Revenue is down along with ridership, jeopardizing BART's long-term future, the agency says. Transportation officials are considering turning to the voters....
23
Jan
The Long, Overlooked History of Lunar New Year in the U.S.
The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many ways around the world. In the U.S., it is a reflection of the experiences and struggles of Asian American communities...
17
Jan
A Mixed-Race Queer Couple Finds Acceptance in Richmond — ‘People Don’t Stare at Us’
A Black woman, a white woman and their third partner have forged a happily unorthodox life for themselves in Richmond after struggling to gain acceptance....
17
Jan
Some East Bay Regional Parks to Remain Closed Until Danger Passes
Fallen trees and mudslides are still a threat in some East Bay parks with dangerous conditions created by the recent stormy weather....
17
Jan
Rain Wednesday Will Add to Historic Wet Period in Bay Area
Another storm, king tides and a cold front are forecasted for Wednesday, though rainfall is expected to be lighter than in other recent storms....
17
Jan
State Water Leaders Say Stormy Conditions to End Soon
A storm is in the forecast for Wednesday — the Bay Area's ninth in three weeks. Then, dry weather is expected for the rest of January....
16
Jan
BART Officials Lay Out Strategy to Address Homelessness in Coming Years
BART hopes to increase its efforts to connect homeless and unhoused riders with social services, the transit agency said Thursday....
12
Jan
IRS Extends Filing Deadline in Counties Under Federal Emergency Declaration
Taxpayers in Contra Costa and other Bay Area counties where a federal emergency was declared because of the storms will have until May 15 to file their taxes....
04
Jan
East Bay Regional Parks Closed Until Friday
In anticipation of conditions likely to be caused by stormy weather this week, the East Bay Regional Parks District has temporarily closed all its public parks....
