Prominent Bay Area Democrats back Biden amid debate fallout
Among some Democrats and even a few moderate Republicans, there is a growing belief President Joe Biden would help his party by ending his presidential campaign.
Democrat leaders reassure rank-and-file in S.F. after Biden debate debacle
The presidential debate was Topic A at the annual Alice B. Toklas LGBTQ Democratic Club Pride breakfast in San Francisco Sunday.
Despite looming cuts, Oakland police step up summer patrols
The Oakland Police Department launched its Summer Safety Plan on Saturday by increasing police patrols throughout the city.
Oakland residents pack city hall meeting to voice concerns about budget cuts
A historic budget deficit in Oakland has many people worried about severe cuts to city services that could have a critical impact on public safety.
Postage still owed on mailers supporting Thao during Oakland mayoral race
Many questions remain about the raid at Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home including why the Postal Inspection Service also took part.
Oakland designer Taylor Jay closes Rockridge outlet after repeat burglaries
Taylor Jay is so fed-up with break-ins at her shop in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood that she's closing that location for good.
Former chief of staff for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao alleges pay-to-play schemes
A former chief of staff for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said the mayor should resign following the FBI raid at her home Thursday.
105-year-old dons cap and gown, gets overdue degree from Stanford
Eighty-three years after she left Stanford without a master's degree, Virginia Hislop, age 105, has it in hand at last.
SF park renamed after Asian woman who died a year after being randomly attacked
A Visitacion Valley park has been renamed after a great-grandmother who died from her injuries a year after being attacked at the park.
State commissioner aims to expand fire insurance options in high-risk areas
California has a new plan to boost insurance coverage in some of the riskiest areas for wildfires.
Fans fill stands to bid farewell to horse racing at Golden Gate Fields
After more than 80 years, the track at Golden Gate Fields will remain undisturbed by the pounding of racehorse hooves.
Alameda County DA Pamela Price critics, supporters clash at recall rally
A Pamela Price recall campaign kickoff rally on Saturday morning turned heated and confrontational.
UC Berkeley gets greenlight on People's Park student housing plans
It's been a symbol of the free speech movement in Berkeley for decades, but following a state supreme court decision, UC Berkeley has the greenlight to transform People's Park into a student housing development.
7-Eleven closes 2 Oakland stores as smash-and-grab attacks continue
7-Eleven shuttered two Oakland stores on April 30 because of ongoing area crime, according to a source close to the company.
Oakland leaders, residents meet to discuss how to make The Town safe
Public safety was on the minds of Oakland residents and officials who met to discuss solutions at a town hall on Saturday.