Carly Severn
KQED Public Media
San Francisco, CA, United States
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California COVID Sick Pay Has Expired. But if You Work in San Francisco, You Still Have Options — Until Feb. 28
Even though California's COVID sick pay policy has expired as of Jan. 1, if you work in San Francisco you may be able to still claim paid sick leave if you or a family member get COVID. → Read More
Monkeypox Spreads on Surfaces Only in Certain Cases — Here's What to Know
Can monkeypox spread on surfaces? Does monkeypox spread through the air? KQED spoke to the experts to learn how monkeypox transmits and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. → Read More
Monkeypox in the Bay Area: From Symptoms to How to Find a Vaccine, Here's What We Know
What is monkeypox? What are the symptoms, how does the vaccine work and how many cases do we know of in the Bay Area? Our guide has answers. → Read More
COVID Rent Relief: Already Applied and Still Waiting? Here's What You (and Your Landlord) Can Do Now
With the extension of eviction protections from AB 2179, here's what happens while you wait on your Housing Is Key application for COVID rent relief in California. → Read More
Ghost Stories and Macabre Tales to Binge This Halloween
Get into the spirit of Halloween this week with our supernatural-themed story recommendations. → Read More
Don't Have Your California Digital Vaccine Card Yet? Here's How to Get It
Digital vaccine cards – referred to by some as 'vaccine passports' – are now available via the California Department of Public Health. Here's how (and why) to get your vaccine record online. → Read More
12 Simple Ways to Conserve Water at Home During a California Drought
From drought-tolerant plants to saving your pasta water, we have tips on how to conserve water at home now that the Bay Area is back in drought. → Read More
What Can You Do After You're Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
What can you do after you're fully vaccinated against COVID-19? What should you not do? And why do you still need to take precautions? → Read More
The Long Reads You May Have Missed This Year
A selection of long (and long-ish) KQED reads to delve into, from delightful diversions to hard-hitting deep-dives. → Read More
Can I Volunteer at a Food Bank During COVID-19?
Looking for volunteer opportunities at food banks or dining halls near you this holiday season, but unsure how the pandemic affects things? We have answers. → Read More
The Podcasts You Listened to Most in 2020
Discover the standout episodes that got podcast fans listening this year. → Read More
Demand for Bay Area Food Banks Is Soaring. Here's How to Find (and Support) Them
Find a food bank near you, discover how to offer them your support and learn why demand is so high right now. → Read More
Ordering Thanksgiving Dinner To Go? How Best to Actually Support a Restaurant
Thanksgiving dinner to go? With changed plans due to COVID-19, you might be thinking of ordering from a local restaurant. Here's how to do it well. → Read More
New California Curfew Applies to Most Bay Area Counties
Amid a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases, a limited stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom Thursday will apply to counties in the state's 'purple' tier – including six in the Bay Area. → Read More
When Should You Get Your Flu Shot?
Should you be getting your flu shot right now? Plus: where to find free and low-cost flu shots near you in the Bay Area, without an apppointment. → Read More
Endless Winter: A Fresh Look at the Donner Party Saga
Cannibalism, death, suffering: Most know the broad strokes of the infamous Donner Party. But there are crucial elements to this story that get left out. → Read More
Halloween 2020: 6 Distanced Ideas for a Night That Doesn't Completely Suck
Halloween costume parties, trick-or-treating... all the usual holiday trappings are out this year due to the pandemic, so here are some distanced ideas. → Read More
How to Find Your Early Voting Site or Ballot Drop-Off Location
Early voting in California has begun. Here's how to find your early voting location, or where to drop off your mail-in ballot. → Read More
How to Make Sure Your Mail-In Ballot Isn't Rejected in California
Everyone gets a mail-in ballot in California this year. Here's how to fill it out correctly to be sure it won't be rejected — plus, the common mistakes. → Read More
How to Find Your Early Voting Site or Ballot Drop-Off Location
Early voting in California has begun. Here's how to find your early voting location, or where to drop off your mail-in ballot. → Read More