Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | abc7news.com | Melanie Woodrow

    NEWARK, Calif. (KGO) -- Despite a restraining order being in place to prevent a Newark urgent care from charging patients for COVID-19 tests, which it advertised as free, one patient says he recently received a call threatening to take him to collections. ABC7 News covered the story in February after patients said they received bills up to $1,000 for tests done years earlier.

  • 4 weeks ago | abc30.com | Melanie Woodrow

    SAN FRANCISCO -- DNA genetic testing company 23andMe admits its website experienced issues in the wake of its bankruptcy announcement, preventing some customers from being able to delete their data. 23andMe says the issue has now been resolved. Thousands of people flocked to the site after the California Attorney General's Office reminded customers of their right to delete their data. That traffic to the site caused problems.

  • 4 weeks ago | abc7news.com | Melanie Woodrow

    SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- DNA genetic testing company 23andMe admits its website experienced issues in the wake of its bankruptcy announcement, preventing some customers from being able to delete their data. 23andMe says the issue has now been resolved. Thousands of people flocked to the site after the Attorney General's Office reminded customers of their right to delete their data. That traffic to the site caused problems.

  • 1 month ago | krdo.com | Melanie Woodrow

    By Melanie WoodrowClick here for updates on this story    OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — An Oakland man says it took him approximately five years, multiple tries and help from 7 On Your Side to get the correct ID from the DMV after changing his gender. Under state law, California gives residents the ability to have their gender identity legally recognized on their official documents.

  • 1 month ago | abc7news.com | Melanie Woodrow

    OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- An Oakland man says it took him approximately five years, multiple tries and help from 7 On Your Side to get the correct ID from the DMV after changing his gender. Under state law, California gives residents the ability to have their gender identity legally recognized on their official documents. Jamison Sol says he followed the DMV's steps for changing his ID, but time and time and time again received an ID that said he was female until 7 On Your Side got involved.

Journalists covering the same region

Garth Stapley's journalist profile photo

Garth Stapley

Editorial Page Editor at The Modesto Bee

Garth Stapley primarily covers news in the Central Valley region of California, United States, including areas around Modesto and Stockton.

Drew Tuma's journalist profile photo

Drew Tuma

Morning Meteorologist at KGO-TV (San Francisco, CA)

Drew Tuma primarily covers news in San Francisco, California, United States and surrounding areas including Palo Alto and Mountain View.

Jonathan Linden's journalist profile photo

Jonathan Linden

Podcast Producer at KVPR-FM (Fresno, CA)

Jonathan Linden primarily covers news in the Central Valley region of California, United States, including areas around Fresno and Merced.

Chelsea Davis's journalist profile photo

Chelsea Davis

Journalist at Freelance

Chelsea Davis primarily covers news in San Francisco, California, United States and surrounding areas.

Todd Miyazawa's journalist profile photo

Todd Miyazawa

Network News Assignment Editor at NBC News

Todd Miyazawa primarily covers news in California, United States, including areas around Los Angeles and the Sierra Nevada region.

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

Coverage map

X (formerly Twitter)

Followers
4K
Tweets
11K
DMs Open
Yes
Melanie Woodrow
Melanie Woodrow @MelanieWoodrow
10 Apr 25

Despite restraining order issued by Alameda County Superior Court judge, another Bay Area man says AFC Urgent Care in Newark billed him for 'free' COVID tests https://t.co/gGoHw6keVA

Melanie Woodrow
Melanie Woodrow @MelanieWoodrow
7 Apr 25

Looking to connect with a private practice doctor in CA who was administering Covid tests during the pandemic. If you’re a private practice doctor or a patient who went to one for a Covid test, please comment or email me [email protected] Thank you!

Melanie Woodrow
Melanie Woodrow @MelanieWoodrow
29 Mar 25

The timing of this is remarkable. 10 yrs since Muller kidnapped Denise Huskins. ~15 yrs since South Bay home invasions. A decade of news coverage & today 2 life sentences. Convicted Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller sentenced to life for additional crimes https://t.co/u3fGZsoQn6