In 1997, avian influenza virus (H5N1) caused severe human disease in Hong Kong. One of 9 infected children and 5 of 9 infected adults died.

“Losses of table egg layers in U.S. flocks from highly pathogenic avian influenza numbers over 36 million, or about 5% of the flock size on Jan. 1 and this was following the loss of 40 million ...

In house cats, avian flu carries a 50% mortality risk, according to the CDC. Although not common in dogs, they can catch the virus, according to Amy Attas, VMD, of the American Kennel Club.

Hundreds marched again in San Francisco to protest the ongoing ICE raids in California, the second day of largely peaceful protests marred by incidents of violence and arrests.

The avian flu panzootic — the animal equivalent of a pandemic — started around the same time as the COVID-19 pandemic, she said. It meant people prioritized COVID-19 over the avian influenza.

Denny’s and Waffle House have removed surcharges that the two restaurant chains added to their menus when U.S. egg prices ...

A warning to anglers who eat their catch from the San Francisco Bay, fish pulled from the waters may contain dangerous levels of so-called "forever chemicals." In a recent report by the San ...

And it's going to be very damaging to San Francisco Bay," says Lewis. He's talking about restoration projects administered by the Environmental Protection Agency in regions around the country.

Nooworks Union Square location at 236 Powell is now open. "Bringing back Downtown San Francisco means creating spaces to make this area into a thriving 24/7 neighborhood," said Mayor Daniel Lurie.

Anti-Trump and anti-ICE demonstrations, labeled as "No Kings" protests, will be happening across the country, with thousands of people attending dozens of events in the Bay Area.

SAN FRANCISCO—After days of unrest in Los Angeles over President Trump’s immigration policies, protests spread to San Francisco, testing the resolve of the city’s new moderate mayor ...

Brazil said Wednesday it was free of bird flu, paving the way for it to resume chicken exports to China and 20 other countries after a month-long suspension.