Senior News Reporter

George Kelly

‘Safety before politics’: California breaks away from federal vaccine guidance

News

Politics

Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii also issued recommendations for Covid shots that are independent of the CDC’s advice.

News Reporter

Garrett Leahy

Thinking about a Covid vaccination? Better get it now

Widespread access to the shots could soon be a thing of the past, health experts warn.

Melanie Ott

With vaccine research under attack, it’s time for California to lead again

Opinion

Halting mRNA research right now is like banning ChatGPT, writes infectious disease expert Melanie Ott — not just scientific negligence, but strategic self-sabotage.

Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

Remote work is losing its grip on SF, at last

Business

An "exciting resurgence of energy" points to San Franciscans getting back into the office.

The Standard Staff

5 years after lockdown, remembering Covid through the lens of SF street photographers

Culture

Seven locals share their most memorable images of the pandemic.