Seven vaccinated students at Stanford University have tested positive for COVID-19 this week, university leaders said in an announcement to students and staff July 22.

To show appreciation for the local business community, readers once again cast votes for their favorite places to eat, shop, work out or spend time with family and friends for The Almanac’s annual Readers’ Choice edition

Starting July 26, face coverings will be required at San Mateo County facilities "out of an abundance of caution" due to rising COVID-19 case rates, the county announced Thursday.

Dignity Health, the largest nonprofit hospital network in California, announced this month that it no longer has an agreement with Anthem Blue Cross, claiming the health insurer refuses to pay its fair share for hospital services.

When widespread shutdowns started in 2020, Menlo Park's Laura Steuer had already put herself in lockdown. It inspired her to start a volunteer group to chat with lonely seniors.

Teachers hope to combat "summer slide" after a year of distance learning with extra summer school programming.

We've compiled a list of who can currently get vaccinated in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, plus answers to common questions and links to resources.

Check out our photo essay showing how Midpeninsula residents and workers are coping with the COVID-19 threat that has disrupted our lives.