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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…

3 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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.

8 years ago

Change swirls around Raiders special teams

The Oakland Raiders continued their final set of OTAs Tuesday, with the team working to sort out roles.

9 years ago

Stimulate your creativity and take a walk

Stanford researchers have found taking a stroll helps to stimulate creative thinking.

10 years ago

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.

11 years ago

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.

11 years ago

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…

11 years ago

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.

12 years ago

Filthy humans covered in germs

Stop worrying about germs on a public restroom doorknob, because there is a new bacteria carrier in town: You.

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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