Downtown Oakland struggles force closure of popular wine bar Coco Noir
Despite Oakland's growing reputation as a destination for food and culture, a slow economic recovery in the city's downtown is continuing to take a toll on small businesses.
San Francisco tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving
A San Francisco tech billionaire is leading an effort to bring back local crab in time for Thanksgiving, arguing the issue is about more than tradition.
East Oakland May Day rally draws workers, activists calling for policy changes
Hundreds of workers and labor advocates gathered in East Oakland on Friday to mark May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, using the annual event to call for a range of political and economic changes.
Lane closures on 19th Avenue snarl San Francisco traffic, cause lengthy delays
Drivers on San Francisco's west side faced heavy congestion this weekend as crews began a series of lane closures along busy 19th Avenue, also known as State Route 1.
Bay Area tech workers feeling the strain amid mounting layoffs across the industry
Mounting layoffs across the tech industry are leaving tens of thousands of workers searching for limited opportunities, as companies continue to scale back hiring after years of rapid growth.
Eastbound I-80 closure in San Francisco snarls traffic, slows business
One of San Francisco's busiest freeways remained shut down Saturday, creating major traffic delays and dampening business for some local restaurants and shops.
Oakland corridor sees major cleanup as city, nonprofits aim for lasting change
A long-troubled stretch of East 12th Street in Oakland is undergoing a dramatic transformation as city leaders, state agencies and nonprofits work to clean up an area once plagued by a large encampment, illegal dumping and graffiti.
Teen driver in deadly Novato crash that injured 4 suspected of DUI
Multiple teens were injured during a crash early Saturday morning in Novato, police said. One of them died, and the others remain in critical condition.
Gas prices surge across Bay Area, with Marin County highest in nation
As gas prices continue to climb across the Bay Area, lawmakers are considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, an idea that could save drivers about 18 cents per gallon.
Parents, students voice anger over San Jose elementary school closures
The San Jose Unified School District board voted Thursday night to shut down five elementary schools and relocate another at the end of the current school year, a decision that has left many parents and students frustrated and scrambling to adjust.
San Jose parents, students push back against proposed school closures
Emotions ran high at a contentious school board meeting Saturday as the San Jose Unified School District weighed a proposal to close five elementary schools at the end of the academic year.
Probation sentence sparks outrage in fatal San Francisco crash case
Relatives of a family of four killed in a car crash in San Francisco are angry and disappointed by the sentence handed down to the driver on Friday afternoon.
Santa Clara University snaps 30-year drought and heads to March Madness
For the first time in 30 years, Santa Clara University is heading back to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.
Gas prices surge in Bay Area as Trump administration orders restart of offshore drilling
According to AAA, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in San Francisco was $5.66 a gallon as of Saturday.
Maritime safety concerns grow on San Francisco Bay as paychecks stop during government shutdown
Many essential workers at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security continue to work without pay, raising concerns not only about airport security but also about maritime safety on the San Francisco Bay.