Congenital Syphilis Rates Soar Across California As Public Health Fund

The number of congenital syphilis cases has ballooned to rates not seen in two decades.

Organ Donations Meant When Ricky Brock Died, Others Lived

Column: Richard Brock died in a crash in July 2017. He was an organ donor. That allowed five others to get a new lease on life.

Good COVID-19 News: Nursing Home Cases Plummet In California

A new report by the American Health Care Association shows nursing home cases nationwide have dropped 96 percent in the last three months.

J&J Vaccine May Be On Hold As California Expands Eligibility

Word of the company’s manufacturing glitch comes just as California expands vaccinations to people 50 and older.

All Californians 16+ Will Be Eligible For Vaccine April 15

"The light at the end of the tunnel continues to get brighter," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

9 CA Counties Exit Restrictive Coronavirus Tiers

A winter COVID-19 surge devastated California, but now counties are rapidly reopening as vaccinations rise and cases fall.

Volunteers At CA Vaccine Clinics Could Get Early Access To Shots

Those who volunteer at a vaccine clinic in California could be eligible to receive a vaccine. Here's how.

CVS Expands COVID Vaccination Sites To 272 CA Locations

The advent of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has brought an expansion to locations throughout the Golden State. Set an appointment now.

CA 'On Track' To Get 320k Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Next Week

California's got a vaccine supply crisis, but 320,000 of the single-dose vaccines are expected to arrive later this month.

7 CA Counties Move Into Red Tier, Making Way For More Reopenings

As vaccinations rise and cases fall, the state is moving to reopen more counties, but Newsom urged Californians to be mindful of a plateau.

When Will Nursing Homes Allow Visitors? CA Officials Won’t Say

Long-term care facilities say they are waiting for state guidance before reopening to family visits even though cases have plummeted.

CA's Vaccine Rollout Is Revamped Again: What To Know

Blue Shield officially embarked on its plan to streamline the coronavirus vaccine rollout in CA on Monday.

A New Doctor Bears Witness To The Isolation, Inequities of Covid

Just weeks after graduating, Dr. Marin-Nevarez began training as an ER doctor in Fresno, one of the areas in CA hardest hit by the pandemic.

California’s New Coronavirus Vaccine System To Start Monday

The new system, operated by Blue Shield, aims to streamline a confusing county-by-county patchwork of vaccination efforts.

CA Could Get 1.1M Johnson & Johnson Vaccines In The Next 3 Weeks

The J&J vaccine is expected to join the battle against COVID-19 in CA next week following the FDA's official authorization, Newsom said.

CA Colleges Slowly Begin Vaccinating Faculty, Students — But Likely Won’t Require Immunization

Chico State is one of at least three California State University campuses offering the coronavirus vaccine to faculty and staff.

Vaccine Use In California: How Many Shots Have Been Given?

As approval for a third vaccine nears, see how California compares to others on administering doses.

CA's 37 'Best' Hospitals Named In New Report

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America. See which CA hospitals were the cream of the crop.

CA Vaccine Rollout: How To Book An Appointment At Rite Aid

In partnership with the federal government, Rite Aid stores in CA began offering appointments for a limited amount of coronavirus vaccines.

CA Vaccine Rollout: People With health Conditions Are Up In March

CA shifted its vaccine priorities again. Under new guidelines people ages 16 to 64 with underlying conditions will be eligible on March 15.

CA Detects First Cases Of South African Coronavirus Variant

Two cases of the South African variant of the coronavirus were reported in the Bay Area as overall cases continue to decline statewide.

Teacher Vaccines In California Determined By Location, Luck

Vaccinating teachers has become a central sticking point in talks between districts and unions for returning students in person.

California Uses ZIP Codes, Outreach To Boost Vaccine Equity

While vaccines have been difficult to come by, a 69-year-old in San Francisco got one by showing proof she lives where she does.

Disabled, High-Risk Californians Still In Vaccine Limbo

Gov. Newsom hinted that a solution could be on its way for those with underlying conditions whose lives have been upended significantly.

Reversal Of CA Outdoor Dining Ban Has Heads Spinning

A recipe for trouble? With covid cases still far higher than they were when the bans took effect, restaurant owners are wary of reopening.

In Race To Vaccinate, Could California See Another Surge?

Will CA's bumpy vaccine rollout, more contagious coronavirus mutations, and decision to open up the state send COVID-19 cases surging?

CA Flu Report: Coronavirus Precautions Linked To Low Flu Cases

One person died of the flu in CA last week. During the same week in 2020, 55 died of influenza as 6 cases of Covid were reported nationwide.

California’s Rural Counties Endure A Deadly Covid Winter

In the past two months, covid-related infection and death rates have jumped exponentially in California’s least populated counties.

California Vaccine Use: How Many Shots Have Been Given?

As America ramps up its vaccination effort, see how California compares to others on administering doses.

CA Flu Report: 17 Die, Overall Cases Unseasonably Low

During the 2019-2020 flu season, 658 Californians reportedly died of influenza.

CA Vaccine: Priority Shifts To Age, Revamps Delivery System

Golden State officials again announced changes to its vaccine rollout, which will pivot to prioritize age and other factors. What to know.

NorCal Man Dies After Coronavirus Diagnosis And Receiving Vaccine

A man in Placer County who tested positive for COVID-19 in late December died several hours after receiving a vaccine on Jan. 21.

Why Older Californians Are Still Struggling To Get The Vaccine

California’s vaccination rate lags behind almost every other state.

Here’s How Well Nurses Are Paid In California

Nurses in our state are on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus. See how much they’re paid in our state compared to others.

‘Escape Mutant’ Coronavirus Strain Concerns CA Scientist: Report

But despite concerns, scientists are not unanimous in their view of South African variant's ability to elude vaccines.

5 Things To Know About Getting Vaccinated In California

As of Friday, California has opened vaccinations for those 65 and up. Here's what you need to know about registering for your vaccination.

CA To Vaccinate Those 65 And Older In Next Phase

Following guidance from the federal government, the Golden State widened the pool of those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Feds Press California To Vaccinate Everyone Over 65

Golden State officials said they were discussing new vaccine guidance, which could be finalized as soon as Wednesday afternoon.

New CA Hospital Safety Ratings: 86 Hospitals Receive 'A' Grade

Leapfrog recently released a new round of hospital safety grades. See where California hospitals stand:

In Los Angeles And Beyond, Oxygen Is the Latest Covid Bottleneck

As LA hospitals give record numbers of covid patients oxygen, the systems and equipment needed to deliver the life-saving gas are faltering.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.