Newby Island landfill in Milpitas ordered to reduce foul odors, pollution after years of complaints
Bay Area air quality regulators are ordering the landfill to take new steps to reduce the odor and better monitor emissions.
Oakland deploys new "lightning loaders" to clean up illegal dumping debris
Oakland cleanup crews have a new tool in the city's ongoing battle against illegal dumping: a giant mechanical claw designed to quickly remove large, bulky piles of trash.
Oakland street vendors push back against city crackdown
Street vendors rallied outside Oakland City Hall Thursday, accusing the city of criminalizing people who are trying to earn a living as officials step up enforcement against unpermitted vending.
Suspect accused of killing Martinez man had been recently released
A suspect accused of killing a Martinez man had been recently released on his own recognizance in connection with several burglary cases, police said.
Oakland woman fights for her life after car crash involving driver under 10 years old
An Oakland woman remains in intensive care with severe head injuries and internal bleeding after a car allegedly stolen by two young boys crashed into her as she walked a dog Thursday morning, family members said.
Final bell rings as Santa Rosa closes two more schools
Students, teachers and staff shared hugs, high fives and tears this week as two longtime Santa Rosa schools closed their doors for the final time.
Top 3 candidates make final push in race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress
With just a day remaining before the primary election, the leading candidates seeking to succeed House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi are making their final appeals to voters in what has become the first truly competitive race for California's 11th Congressional District seat in nearly four decades.
As California primary nears, some San Francisco voters say governor's race feels crowded
With just days remaining before California's June 2 primary election, voter turnout remains relatively low statewide, even as election officials encourage residents to cast their ballots before Tuesday's deadline.
Oakland Chinatown launches $2 evening parking program to boost business
Oakland Chinatown business leaders are hoping a new $2 parking program will encourage more people to shop and dine in the historic commercial district, where many merchants say foot traffic drops sharply after the workday ends.
Iranian Americans at San Francisco rally oppose immediate end to war in Iran
A group of Iranian Americans gathered at a rally in front of San Francisco's Ferry Building on Sunday, arguing that ending the Iran war now would leave the Islamic Republic in power and undermine hopes for lasting change in the country.
Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco draws crowds, highlights ongoing tourism recovery
San Francisco's tourism industry is showing signs of recovery this Memorial Day weekend as visitors crowd popular attractions like Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge.
San Francisco State graduates, businesses caught in gridlock as 19th Avenue repaving project snarls traffic
A major repaving project along San Francisco's busy 19th Avenue created traffic headaches on Friday for commuters, shoppers and San Francisco State University graduates trying to make it to commencement ceremonies on time.
North Bay fire agencies prepare for elevated wildfire risk as winds pick up
Fire agencies across the North Bay are preparing for elevated wildfire danger this weekend as forecasters warn of strong winds and low humidity - conditions that often signal the start of fire season in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties.
Bay Area health officials confirm resident exposed to hantavirus on MV Hondius cruise ship
A San Francisco Bay Area resident who was a passenger on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being monitored, health officials said.
Santa Clara neighborhood shaken after deadly shooting and house fire; second body found
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.