My Journey to Becoming Vegan
A nutrition student explains how climate change helped convince her to give up animal products, despite growing up in "cultures in love with meat and dairy."...
02
Dec
30
Nov
Stay-at-Home Orders Could Return as ICUs Predicted to Fill
With COVID-19 case and hospitalization rates on the rise, California is considering "much more dramatic, arguably drastic, action," said Gov. Gavin Newsom....
24
Nov
Coronavirus Cases Continue to Surge on Thanksgiving Week
With COVID-19 on the rise in California and beyond, state health secretary Mark Ghaly urges people to celebrate Thanksgiving only with their own households....
16
Nov
Contra Costa Moves to Purple Tier Amid COVID-19 Surge Along With Most of State
Gov. Gavin Newsom pulled an “emergency brake” Monday, setting in place stronger COVID-19 restrictions across the state as coronavirus cases continue to rise....
16
Nov
‘We Are Clearly in the Third Wave’ of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Doctor Says
The COVID-19 surge needs to be addressed immediately, not after Joe Biden becomes president, but there is reason for cautious optimism, says a panel of doctors....
12
Nov
Doctor Urges Universal Masking, Testing and Targeted Approach to COVID-19
Dr. Andre Campbell of Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital says steps like widespread testing and masking are necessary to keep the coronavirus in check....
10
Nov
Contra Costa Falls Back to Red Reopening Tier as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Increased coronavirus spread meant no county was able to improve its standing and some reverted to stronger restrictions under California's reopening system....
09
Nov
Newsom Talks Coronavirus Surge: ‘People Are Letting Their Guard Down’
People becoming less likely to wear masks and more likely to socialize is contributing to a rise in COVID-19 cases, said Newsom and health official Mark Ghaly....
05
Nov
County Responds to Rise in COVID-19 Cases With Restrictions
Health officer Dr. Chris Farnitano said he ordered new restrictions on indoor dining, sporting events and more "to reduce the spread of COVID."...
12
Oct
We Need to Talk About Black Mental Health. We Shouldn’t Have to Die For People to Listen.
Despite the lasting effects of intergenerational trauma, bias in health and media has taught many Black people to believe mental illness is not their problem....
08
Oct
Richmond’s Most Vulnerable Can’t Escape Dangerous Air
Bay Area residents recently have needed to protect themselves from wildfire smoke, heat waves and COVID-19, but for many, there is no relief....
29
Sep
Contra Costa COVID-19 Risk Upgraded to Red Tier
Contra Costa County moved into the red tier in which COVID-19 risk is considered "substantial," which allows some indoor operations to resume with restrictions....
22
Sep
Avoid Wildfire-Related Sicknesses: Check Air Quality to Protect Your Health
The bad air caused by wildfires can make anyone sick but especially vulnerable populations such as Black communities already exposed to high levels of pollution....
17
Sep
My Cousin Didn’t Think COVID-19 Was Serious. Then He Ended Up in the Hospital.
Reporter Maria Bernal interviews her cousin Jose Bernal about how spending a week in the hospital because of the coronavirus and pneumonia changed his outlook....
03
Sep
Next Up: Californians Brace For the ‘Twindemic’
As we head toward fall, and COVID-19 persists, experts forecast how our lives may look and the challenges we are likely to confront....
