COVID-19 cases in California are seeing an uptick, with wastewater monitoring indicating a resurgence of the virus. Health officials note the presence of new variants and urge continued vigilance and vaccinations.

City Attorney David Chiu and Supervisor Matt Dorsey urge Blue Shield to keep UCSF in-network to prevent healthcare disruption for many San Francisco residents.

San Francisco Mayor Lurie invests $500,000 in a firefighter cancer prevention screening pilot for first responders aged 40+ with at least five years of service to detect cancer early, with plans for long-term sustainability.

Mr. S Leather Co. is sued by Blue Sky Forever for allegedly selling mouth gags with toxic DEHP without required warnings, violating California's Proposition 65.

The Bay Area Air District Board allocated $4 million for air filtration in West Contra Costa County schools to improve air quality and support student health.

New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 is causing concern in California, where it was first detected by Stanford scientists. The FDA, under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has controversially limited vaccine eligibility, prioritizing high-risk individuals.

A UCSF study in JAMA Cardiology found that both smoked and edible marijuana forms pose significant cardiovascular risks, marked by decreased vascular function comparable to tobacco use.

The Castro's fitness fad continues to flex and now stretch its muscles.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announces a plan to add 73 new treatment beds, including 57 locked beds, for people with severe mental health issues and substance use disorders, using $27.6 million in state funds.

Supervisor Mandelman leads hearings on San Francisco's behavioral health crisis to improve accountability and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, leveraging State laws for better mental health care.

San Francisco opens a new pharmacy in County Jail #2 to improve health services for the incarcerated and support reentry into society, funded by a grant from the CalAIM Justice Involved Initiative PATH.

San Francisco is reassessing its harm reduction efforts by potentially stopping the public distribution of drug-smoking supplies amid a constant number of overdose deaths.

First Lady Jill Biden visits San Francisco to address women's health issues, highlighting the administration's commitment to improving research in this area.