San Francisco's Family Zoning Plan sparks fierce debate ahead of public hearing
A major rezoning proposal from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has divided the city ahead of its first board of supervisors public hearing on Monday.
Oakland expands illegal dumping cleanup to 7 days a week
The City of Oakland is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping. Mayor Barbara Lee announced Friday that cleanup operations will now run seven days a week, an expansion from the previous Monday through Friday schedule.
San Francisco crime debate heats up as tech leaders call for National Guard
Another tech giant has joined Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff in calling for National Guard troops to be deployed in San Francisco. Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized the city this week, saying he supports federal intervention to combat crime.
Scaled-back Fleet Week still draws crowds to San Francisco waterfront
Even without the roar of the Blue Angels overhead, San Francisco's Fleet Week still managed to draw plenty of visitors to the waterfront on Saturday.
Newsom signs bill allowing for more homes near transit stations
Gov. Gavin Newsom is signing a bill that would allow for more homes to be built near transit stations, in an effort to address California's high housing costs.
Oakland celebrates Ballers' championship win with a parade
Oakland turned out in full force on Sunday afternoon to celebrate its newest hometown heroes, the Oakland Ballers, after the team won the Pioneer Baseball League Championship.
Scaled-back Fleet Week to proceed in San Francisco despite government shutdown
Even with the federal government shutdown, San Francisco's popular annual Fleet Week will still go on, though in a scaled-back form.
Bay Area drivers could feel gas price spike after Southern California refinery fire
Although the Chevron refinery fire that broke out in El Segundo is more than 350 miles away from the Bay Area, local drivers are likely to feel the impact at the gas pump within days, according to energy experts.
North Bay drivers push to roll back expanded Highway 101 carpool lane hours
Highway 101 is a vital commute for tens of thousands of people traveling between Marin and Sonoma counties. But some drivers said recent changes to the carpool lane hours are making their commutes longer and more frustrating.
Oakland Unified prepares to make steep budget cuts
Oakland Unified School District, one of the largest school districts in the Bay Area with about 34,000 students, is once again facing dire financial troubles.
Homelessness rising sharply in smaller, affluent Santa Clara County cities
Santa Clara County, home to some of the wealthiest tech companies and priciest real estate in the nation, is seeing its homeless population grow, especially in smaller, more affluent cities in the northern part of the county.
Bay Area tech leaders sound alarm over new $100,000 H-1B visa fee
As the Trump administration imposes a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, many tech leaders in the Bay Area say the policy could deal a serious blow to innovation and economic competitiveness in Silicon Valley and beyond.
Berkeley Flea Market reopens with new lease, renewed hope
After months of uncertainty and a temporary shutdown, the historic Berkeley Flea Market has officially reopened at its longtime home: the Ashby BART Station parking lot.
2 dead, 2 injured following overnight shooting in Antioch
Two people died, and two people have been hospitalized following a quadruple shooting in an Antioch neighborhood late Thursday night.
4-day Antioch resource fair offers free services to hundreds of homeless veterans
For Marine Corps veteran Deborah Taylor, a fishing trip organized by Delta Veterans Group in partnership with the East Bay Regional Park District on Sunday was more than just a chance to cast a line. It was a chance at a new life.