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San Francisco health officials report 1st flu death of season; urges shots
Health officials in San Francisco announced Monday the city's flu death of the season and urged residents to get their shots.
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Health officials in San Francisco announced Monday the city's flu death of the season and urged residents to get their shots.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
The California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to get immunized against a triple threat of viruses that are expected to surge in the coming months.
Health care workers in Sonoma County will be required to wear masks in patient care areas from November through April, under a new order issued by the county's health officer.
Masking is once again required to enter city facilities in Oakland following a vote by the City Council Tuesday evening. The mandate applies to all people ages 6 and older.
Health officials in all 11 counties in the greater Bay Area urged the region's residents Thursday to protect themselves from COVID-19, flu and other respiratory viruses during the winter holidays.
As COVID-19, flu and RSV cases rise heading into winter, parents are having a hard time treating their kids at home as over-the-counter medications become harder to find on store shelves.
California children are experiencing a wave of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus infections that is sending them to local hospitals, in turn outpacing the state's availability of pediatric hospital beds, one of the state's top health officials said Tuesday.
With cases of COVID-19, influenza and other viruses on the rise, Bay Area restaurants are once again grappling with staffing shortages and coming up with creative ways to encourage workers to get their booster shots.
Health officials are redoubling calls for Americans to get vaccinated, with flu shots lagging previous seasons.
With the start of winter looming, California health officials warned that flu activity has reached a high level in the state and that the available number of pediatric hospital beds is dwindling.
Health officials in San Francisco announced the city's first influenza death of the season, urging residents to receive their annual flu shot as cases rise.
As the busiest holiday travel season in years gets into full swing, some travelers said protecting themselves from rising cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV is a priority.
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.
As we head into the holidays under the triple threat of COVID-19, flu and RSV, Bay Area children's hospitals are preparing for a potential surge in sick kids.
Transmission of the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus is increasing statewide simultaneously and could lead to overwhelmed hospitals this winter, one of the state's top health officials said Thursday.
It's being called the "tripledemic" as three winter viruses are hitting a lot of kids at the same time in the Bay Area. The confluence of the flu, COVID-19 and RSV is putting a strain on our healthcare system.
California health officials reported the season's first death from flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a child under 5 years of age, as the nation sees a surge in respiratory viruses heading into winter.
One Oakland business owner is demanding accountability from the city after dozens of people ransacked his convenience store.
This holiday weekend, many Bay Area residents sought escape from triple-digit heat, making the seaside town of Pacifica pretty popular.
Saturday was the first of the two free fishing days of 2024 in California.
A male who was allegedly in a car fleeing police in Vallejo early Saturday morning died after the vehicle he was in collided with another car
Brent Rooker and Max Schuemann hit 3-run homers and the A's had five home runs overall in a 19-8 rout of the Orioles on Saturday.
One Oakland business owner is demanding accountability from the city after dozens of people ransacked his convenience store.
This holiday weekend, many Bay Area residents sought escape from triple-digit heat, making the seaside town of Pacifica pretty popular.
Saturday was the first of the two free fishing days of 2024 in California.
A male who was allegedly in a car fleeing police in Vallejo early Saturday morning died after the vehicle he was in collided with another car
Some of the mandatory evacuations that were issued for a fire southeast of Placerville on Saturday afternoon have been downgraded.
This holiday weekend, many Bay Area residents sought escape from triple-digit heat, making the seaside town of Pacifica pretty popular.
The intense heat that gripped the Bay Area and California continued into the weekend, with parts of the East and North Bays expected to hit triple digits.
The San Francisco Police Department said Friday that officers intend to stop the annual "Dolores Hill Bomb" skateboarding event from taking place on Saturday adjacent to Mission Dolores Park.
At San Francisco's celebrated Arion Press, books are crafted entirely by hand from beginning to end.
Among some Democrats and even a few moderate Republicans, there is a growing belief President Joe Biden would help his party by ending his presidential campaign.
One Oakland business owner is demanding accountability from the city after dozens of people ransacked his convenience store.
A kitten stranded on the side of the highway Friday night was rescued after a call to the California Highway Patrol.
A CVS security guard who was shot and killed last month in Fremont was identified as a 41-year-old Sacramento resident.
Berkeley police issued another warning about the dangers of illegal fireworks after a child suffered a severe injury in a fireworks mishap on July 4.
Among some Democrats and even a few moderate Republicans, there is a growing belief President Joe Biden would help his party by ending his presidential campaign.
In San Jose, one homeless person died earlier this week because of the hot weather as the heat wave continues to affect those living on the street.
Hot temperatures and dry brush proved too much for even a professional July Fourth fireworks show in the South Bay Thursday night after a mishap sparked several small fires.
A man who crashed his vehicle into a residence early Thursday morning in South San Jose had been fatally shot, according to police.
Heat-related issues could be behind an outage affecting about 1,700 customers late Thursday afternoon near Pescadero in San Mateo County, according to PG&E.
A collision set a power pole on fire on state Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County Thursday afternoon, causing the highway to be shut down north of Boulder Creek.
A male who was allegedly in a car fleeing police in Vallejo early Saturday morning died after the vehicle he was in collided with another car
A vegetation fire broke out in Sonoma County on Saturday afternoon, north of Geyserville, that Cal Fire named the Pocket Fire as it grew to 15 acres.
A shooting in East Vallejo left a man dead Friday, police said.
Law enforcement agencies continue to search for a man who has been missing since Wednesday evening after swimming in the Russian River near Monte Rio.
Santa Rosa fire crews put out a residential blaze triggered by illegal fireworks on Independence Day, according to fire officials.
Brent Rooker and Max Schuemann hit 3-run homers and the A's had five home runs overall in a 19-8 rout of the Orioles on Saturday.
The AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Saturday.
The Baltimore Orioles edged the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Friday night.
The Giants won for the eighth time in their last 11 games, beating the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 on Friday night.
Klay Thompson offered a farewell message to the Bay Area and Golden State fans after departing the Warriors in free agency this week.
One Oakland business owner is demanding accountability from the city after dozens of people ransacked his convenience store.
A male who was allegedly in a car fleeing police in Vallejo early Saturday morning died after the vehicle he was in collided with another car
A shooting in East Vallejo left a man dead Friday, police said.
A CVS security guard who was shot and killed last month in Fremont was identified as a 41-year-old Sacramento resident.
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in a fatal shooting Wednesday in San Francisco's Mission District, police said.
An Oakland entrepreneur is taking his small business to new heights and capitalizing on the increasing popularity of drone light shows as an alternative to fireworks displays.
Some critics believe the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is going to pose a major energy problem for the future.
National data shows the number of hospice patients in the U.S. is growing so fast that there aren't enough chaplains to provide patients with the spiritual care they're looking for at the end of their lives.
Robotaxi service Waymo on Tuesday announced its autonomous vehicles would be available for rides to anyone in San Francisco who downloads the company's app.
General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California license.
More than 40 years since the start of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, studies now show HIV cases nationwide are decreasing, but there is one group seeing a growing number of new HIV cases.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
President Biden Saturday took part in a meeting with campaign co-chairs as his team remained consumed with damage control from last week's debate. This comes as a fifth Democratic House member called for Mr. Biden to end his 2024 run. Natalie Brand reports from Wilmington, Delaware.
Many Californians are frustrated with the governor for leaving the state during a brutal heat wave and devastating fires. He's off campaigning for President Biden's re-election, being very vocal about his support.
Among some Democrats and even a few moderate Republicans, there is a growing belief President Joe Biden would help his party by ending his presidential campaign.
Political observers in the Bay Area talked to KPIX 5's Da Lin about the difficult choice facing the Democratic Party as calls for the president to exit the race increase. (7--5-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Dr. Caroline Heldman, a political science professor with Occidental College, discusses the difficult choice facing Pres. Biden and the Democratic Party as calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race intensify. (7-5-24)
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
The colorful festivities of the 2024 San Francisco Pride Parade were featured as part of the CBS SF special "Hope Love Pride -- A Celebration" being streamed and broadcast Sunday morning.
San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza became a colorful, upbeat festival hub Saturday on the final weekend of Pride Month in the city
Amid calls to bow out, a defiant President Biden is digging in, holding campaign events and fundraisers this weekend in New York and New Jersey. Taurean Small reports.
At San Francisco's celebrated Arion Press, books are crafted entirely by hand from beginning to end.
Despite the record temperatures that Bay Area residents have been sweltering in all week, the heat was not enough to keep Karl the Fog from making his nearly annual July 4th visit to at least partially obscure San Francisco's fireworks show.
If you've ever driven north on Interstate 280 towards San Francisco, you've probably spotted what is commonly referred to as the "Flintstone House."
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
East Bay headbangers the Watchers celebrate their new Ripple Music album 'Nyctophilia' when they headline Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek Friday night.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
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.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
An Oakland business owner is demanding accountability from the city after dozens of people were caught on video ransacking his convenience store near the airport. Da Lin reports. (7-6-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Saturday was the first of two free fishing days of 2024 in California. Max Darrow reports. (7-6-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
This holiday weekend, many Bay Area residents sought escape from triple-digit heat, making the seaside town of Pacifica pretty popular. John Ramos reports. (7-6-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
This has been an extraordinary heat event which points up just how "micro" Bay Area micro-climates can get, says meteorologist Darren Peck.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Saturday June 6 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app. Website: http://kpix.com
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
A San Francisco man has helped his nonprofit take fundraising to the next level so that more underserved children can build life skills while playing sports.
Being in the foster care system can be tough for children, and it often doesn't become easier once they age out. But there are people trying to help them succeed.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.