Oakland Police Commission votes to change high-speed chase policy
The police department says the changes are needed to go after criminals, but some residents are concerned about the risk to the community.
Santa Clara mayor voices concern about high cost of hosting Super Bowl, World Cup
The mayor of Santa Clara held the State of the City address on Wednesday, discussing serious issues such as crime and homelessness, but also about how the city will be the home of two of the world's biggest sporting events in 2026.
Lucky grocery to close shop in San Francisco's Bayview District 3 years after opening
Less than three years after it opened its doors, the Lucky grocery store in the Bayview District has announced it will soon close up shop.
Valkyries eliminated from playoffs with 75-74 loss to Lynx, but fans bring Ballhalla energy to San Jose
The fans at SAP Center in San Jose brought their A game Wednesday night as they watched the Valkyries play their first home playoff game.
San Jose clears Columbus Park homeless encampment as operation enters 3rd week
For the last 10 years, Columbus Park in San Jose wasn't a park at all. It was a home for hundreds of encampments and RVs. San Jose, though, has started Operation Cleanup Columbus, and now only a few tents remain.
Golden State Valkyries make WNBA history by securing playoff spot in inaugural season
On Thursday night, the Golden State Valkyries became the first-ever franchise expansion team in WNBA history to make the playoffs in their inaugural season.
Historic SF Chinatown restaurant Sam Wo will be reopened by new investor group
It was the end of an era in Chinatown when restaurant Sam Wo shut its doors in January, but now, a group of local investors is determined to keep the legacy of Sam Wo going.
Mt. Diablo football team pushes on after new $2 million turf field torched
The Mt. Diablo High School football team in the East Bay has been through a lot this week. Nothing in their playbook helped them deal with the news that their home field was torched last weekend.
Cal rowing team faces setback after theft of vital training equipment
With rowing season set to begin next week, student-athletes from Cal are trying to recover from a setback over the summer. A critical training tool was stolen from the Oakland Estuary.
Early estimates of Pickett Fire's economic impact to Napa wine industry around $65M
Napa County's Ag Commissioner estimates the fire impacted roughly 1,500 acres of crops. Of the affected grapes, 20% of the grapes were damaged by actual fire and heat, and 80% by just the smoke.
Sonoma animal sanctuaries overwhelmed as rooster dumping hits record highs
Animal rescues and sanctuaries in Sonoma County are at capacity as they are seeing a record number of roosters being dumped or donated. They can't pinpoint an exact cause, but a trend to fight high egg prices may be partly to blame.
Calistoga residents face another blaze in Pickett Fire with familiar resolve
Being under the threat of fire danger is nothing new for residents in the Calistoga area. While heavy gray smoke was seen from town, many tried to go on with their daily lives.
Before opening a beloved Oakland noodle house, he made history as an acrobat
Jimmy Huang started out as an acrobat in China. Now, he's found success as a restaurant owner in Oakland, using his family recipes that have been passed down for generations.
Series of concerts at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park draws music lovers despite traffic, noise complaints
While some neighbors in the Richmond District have complained about traffic and noise caused by concerts, it's a different story for those attending the events.
Kaiser's pause on youth gender-affirming surgeries sparks divided protest in San Francisco
A tense and confrontational rally unfolded in San Francisco as trans supporters clashed with those who oppose gender affirming surgeries for children.