FRESNO (CBS SF) —The first California cases of a South African variant of the COVID-19 virus have been found in Bay Area, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. Newsom made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday in Fresno to update the state’s vaccine response and unveil a new vaccination site for the Central Valley. RELATED: Oscar Ceremony To Broadcast From Multiple Locations Amid Pandemic “As of a few hours ago, we have the first reported cases of South African variants,” said Newsom. “Two cases have been reported at Stanford, one in Alameda and in one in Santa Clara County.” RELATED: Target Offering 4 Hours Of Pay, Free Lyft Rides To Team Members Who Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 The South African 501Y.V2 variant is one of several recent mutations of the virus, most of which involve changes to its spike protein — the part of the virus that enables it to enter human cells — that may make it more contagious and slightly more resistant to vaccines. MORE: Pedestrian Bridge Removed At LAX To Clear Way For Modernization Project, People Mover Read more at CBS SF . ...
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Brooklyn-Queens Streetcar, New Solar Panels Among De Blasio’s Plans In State Of The City Address
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — A new effort to keep the city’s neighborhoods clean, more solar panels on city-owned buildings, and a new streetcar service along the East River waterfront in Brooklyn and Queens were among the efforts Mayor Bill de Blasio announced in his State of the City address Thursday night. The efforts were part of a theme of bringing development and equal services to all city neighborhoods. READ MORE: Woman Collapses, Dies While Climbing Stairs To 19th-Floor Apartment During Power Outage In Co-Op City “Our vision means we have to use the tools of government to fight against inequality – and to fight for a strong future for all our families,” de Blasio said. The new streetcar service – called the Brooklyn-Queens Connector, or BQX for short – will run from Astoria to Sunset Park and will have the potential to generate $25 billion in economic impact for the city, Mayor de Blasio said. “New Yorkers will be able to travel up and down a 16-mile route that links a dozen waterfront neighborhoods,” he said. “The BQX has the potential to change the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers.” The total length would be approximately 16 miles along the East River waterfront that stretches between the two boroughs, primarily in a dedicated lane the city says would avoid conflict with general traffic. Officials estimate the route would shave about 18 minutes off a commuter’s typical weekday trip compared to current transit options. Neighborhoods like DUMBO have been booming with development, but public transportation development has not caught up. The streetcar fare would be a single-ride MetroCard. “This is about equity and innovation,” de Blasio said in a statement. “We are mapping brand new transit that will knit neighborhoods together and open up real opportunities for our people.” The streetcar line is estimated to cost $2.5 billion, less than a new subway line. The new streetcar is still several years down the road. There will ...
Bay Area COVID-19 Roundup: South African Cases Found In Bay Area; San Jose Council Approves $3/Hour Hazard Pay
CBS San Francisco Staff Report SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — With the surge in new coronavirus cases beginning to ease and demand for vaccination growing, the information you need to know is coming fast and furious. Here’s a roundup of the COVID stories we’ve published over the 24 hours. SAN FRANCISCO — The first California cases of a South African variant of the COVID-19 virus have been found in the Bay Area. Gov. Gavin Newsom made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday in Fresno to update the state’s vaccine response and unveil a new vaccination site for the Central Valley. “As of a few hours ago, we have the first reported cases of South African variants,” said Newsom. “Two cases have been reported at Stanford, one in Alameda and one in Santa Clara County.” According to local health officials, the Santa Clara County case involves an individual who recently returned from international travel with another person in their household last month and experienced symptoms several days later. Officials said the pair followed the county’s 10-day mandatory travel quarantine and remained isolated in their apartment for the entire period they were potentially infectious. Santa Clara County Public Health Officer Dr. Sara Cody praised the individual, adding the person had food delivered and never left their apartment. Read More San Jose Council Approves $3/Hour Hazard Pay For Workers At Large Grocery Stores Read More Santa Clara County Leaders Urge Lunar New Year Celebrants To Comply With Health Orders Read More $47M In Assistance Coming To San Mateo Renters, Landlords Read More East Bay Rep. Barbara Lee Announces Coronavirus Funeral Reimbursement Fund Read More High School Students Create ‘Kits Cubed’ To Inspire Oakland Kids To Tap Into Their Inner Scientist Read More Small Bay Area Landlords Keep Properties Vacant Because of Rent Control Read More SF Giants, A’s To Host Fans At Games During Arizona Spring ...
Bay Area CVS Pharmacies Begin Program Offering Free COVID Vaccines
PLEASANTON (KPIX 5) — In another advance in the effort to ramp up the COVID vaccine rollout in California, CVS pharmacies on Thursday began scheduling online appointments to give out free doses. According to what KPIX 5 heard from one Bay Area resident, slots were filling up quickly. The vaccine coming to CVS pharmacies is a fraction of what the state normally gets in a week. Bay Area COVID-19 Vaccine Resources Page “We are we are about to receive 10% of another 1 million dose allocation,” Governor Gavcin Newsom said Wednesday. “And that’s directly to pharmacies here in the state of California.” So the CVS allotment on top of the over one million doses California receives each week, but it’s divided up among many pharmacies. “I found a city near me,” Bay Point resident Cathie Mojica told KPIX during an interview Thursday. “I’ve been on their website trying to get to the appointment, but no luck.” And Mojica didn’t just try for a few minutes. “About an hour and a half,” she said with a laugh. Mojica gave it as much time as she could, but she never got through to the page that would have allowed her to book an appointment with CVS. Had she managed to get to that webpage, it would have been much like the state’s website, basically asking for her vaccine eligibility. By late afternoon Thursday, the CVS website listing cities with participating pharmacies was largely listed as “fully booked.” “I’ll think I’ll wait till the 15th, when my health care plan says they’ll call,” Mojica said as far as her next steps. “Give them a couple days, and see what happens.” Patients getting the vaccine through CVS need to register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app. The website provides a full listing of cities where the vaccine is available. People without online access can contact CVS customer service at (800) 746-7287. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided. Select Walgreens stores in Contra Costa ...
ADORABLE: Super Bowl LV As Explained By A 5-Year-Old Vacationing In Tampa Bay Area
TAMPA, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Fans across Tampa Bay continued celebrations well past the stunning win over the Kansas City Chiefs. CW44 caught up with one little football fan to get her take on Super Bowl LV. Like most 5-year-old’s, Isabela’s vacations start with sun, sand and water. However this vacation added a bit of a celebratory tone after the Bay Area erupted with football festivities over the weekend. “We were watching [The] Cowboys,” said Isabela by mistake after assuming her family had watched the Cowboys win the Super Bowl. Her family, Cowboys fans, laughed and corrected her for the camera. “We were watching football,” she responded. RELATED: Tampa Bay Celebrates Super Bowl Win With Boat Parade CW44 News At 10 “We came down for the Super Bowl. Really excited to do that, walk around, see the crowds and then also get in some good family time,” said Savannah Quezada, Isabela’s mom. Isabela and her family spent the weekend outdoors in downtown Tampa and on the beaches to stay safe during the pandemic. And this time, in front of the big screen for the big game. “When we were watching football, which there’s a football right here in my hands, well, everybody was wearing their football jerseys and, also, me and grandma were matching,” said Isabela. Plus, Isabela says she prefers it that way. “I am sitting on a chair with a football and some nice warm sand,” she said. “And I also have my sister, Leyla, right behind me.” She even took the opportunity to learn about the sport as the two teams battled it out at Raymond James Stadium Sunday night in front of millions of fans across the country. “So, the football screen has a football and they usually pick it up and then they throw it to another person just like this. And then the other person has to catch it on the football team,” she said. RELATED: Attorney General Carr Refuses To Appoint New Rayshard Brooks Shooting Prosecutor So in case you were looking for pointers, Isabela has you ...
