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Study confirms link between wildfire smoke, rise in West Coast Covid cases
A new study that links wildfire smoke with rising Covid-19 infections and deaths did not surprise local experts, who said the findings reinforce precautions taken by individuals and policy...Read More
Supe launches income replacement program for residents who test positive for Covid-19
San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen on Thursday announced the launch of a new program that will provide income to people who’ve tested positive for Covid-19 and have no other...Read More
Six-country study shows safety measures prevented more than 500 million Covid-19 infections
Emergency health and safety measures taken in six major countries have prevented more than 500 million infections during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, according to a study published Monday by...Read More
Contra Costa County at risk for high COVID-19 infection rates, hospitals struggle to prepare
Facing an unprecedented health crisis across the country, Contra Costa County health providers are struggling to ramp up their preparations for an expected flood of COVID-19 coronavirus patients. In...Read More
Alameda County study shows half of guns used in crimes registered out of state
Only half of the guns used to commit crimes in Alameda County last year were registered in California and less than 10 percent were registered to the person who...Read More
SF judge to dismiss copyright suit over ‘monkey selfie’
A federal judge in San Francisco said Wednesday he plans to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed on behalf of an Indonesian monkey.Read More
Santa Clara County bumps smoking, vaping age to 21
Anyone who plans on buying tobacco or electronic smoking products in unincorporated Santa Clara County must be at least 21 years old.Read More
Wiener seeks to bump tobacco-buying age to 21
San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener Tueaday introduced legislation that would raise the purchasing age for tobacco from 18 to 21.Read More
Change swirls around Raiders special teams
The Oakland Raiders continued their final set of OTAs Tuesday, with the team working to sort out roles.Read More
Stimulate your creativity and take a walk
Stanford researchers have found taking a stroll helps to stimulate creative thinking.Read More
Study may make you think twice about lipstick
A new UC Berkeley study found that stuff you're smearing on your lips could be toxic to your health. Read More
Lasers cure cocaine addiction in rats
Work by UCSF researchers found laser light aimed at part of the brain can zap away cocaine addiction in rats. Read More
Bay Area ranks high for air quality
A new study shows the Bay Area ranks No. 15 on a list of the top 25 metro regions with the best air quality. Read More
Poor, urban kids struggle in school
A new study is among the first to look at how living in urban centers of California affects academic performance.Read More
Filthy humans covered in germs
Stop worrying about germs on a public restroom doorknob, because there is a new bacteria carrier in town: You.Read More
The rich don’t care about anybody else
Rich people are more likely to cut people off in their fancy cars and eat candy reserved for children, a new study shows.Read More