Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary draws thousands to Golden Gate Park
Sixty years after the Grateful Dead first formed in San Francisco, the spirit of the legendary jam band is alive and well in the city where it all began.
Oakland, San Jose join nationwide protests against federal spending cuts to Medicaid, social programs
In the Bay Area, healthcare workers, union leaders, and Medicaid recipients gathered in San Jose and Oakland to take part in "Families First" protests. Organizers said the new law threatens critical services for millions of low-income Americans.
Oakland breaks ground on Lake Merritt bike path honoring 4-year-old Maia Correia
The City of Oakland broke ground Friday afternoon on a new protected bike lane alongside Lake Merritt, honoring the memory of 4-year-old Maia Correia, who was killed in a bicycle accident on the same stretch of road two years ago.
Brother of Pat Tillman arrested after fiery crash into San Jose post office, USPS says
The brother of the late NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger Pat Tillman is suspected of driving into a South San Jose post office early Sunday morning, officials said.
Japanese American internment survivors protest possible ICE detention center at former Dublin prison
With the rhythmic pounding of taiko drums echoing through Don Biddle Community Park, a large group of Japanese Americans and their allies gathered Saturday afternoon to voice opposition to the proposed reopening of the federal prison in Dublin as an immigration detention center.
Slain California parole agent honored in procession; new details emerge in shooting
A solemn procession was held Friday afternoon as law enforcement officials escorted the body of state parole agent Joshua Byrd from Oakland to Sacramento.
Berkeley flea market shutters, but vendors continue selling at Ashby BART
After more than half a century serving as a community hub, the once-vibrant Berkeley Flea Market has officially closed, but that hasn't stopped longtime vendors from returning to the Ashby BART Station parking lot to sell their goods.
As Bay Area trash piles up amid Teamsters strike, Republic Services brings in out-of-state drivers
As garbage continues to accumulate across roughly two dozen Bay Area cities impacted by a nationwide Teamsters strike, Republic Services has begun deploying "substitute drivers" in a limited effort to restore trash collection services.
San Francisco International Airport sees spike in homeless population amid city's crackdown
An aggressive crackdown on homelessness in San Francisco is pushing unhoused individuals into neighboring communities and even to transit hubs like San Francisco International Airport (SFO), according to airport officials.
Tourism drop alarms San Francisco businesses over July Fourth weekend
San Francisco's tourism industry, a critical pillar of the city's economy, showed troubling signs over the July Fourth holiday weekend, traditionally one of the busiest times of the year.
Oakland firefighters overwhelmed by holiday blazes, 64 fires reported
Illegal fireworks caused major disruption in Oakland on the Fourth of July, straining emergency responders and endangering residents.
Family, friends mourn Marissa DiNapoli in Morgan Hill as police seek boyfriend
Authorities in Morgan Hill continue to search for a man identified as a person of interest in the death of 18-year-old Marissa DiNapoli, whose body was discovered near Anderson Lake earlier this week.
Embattled San Francisco Zoo CEO refuses to step down
Mayor Daniel Lurie has joined a growing chorus of voices calling for new leadership at the San Francisco Zoo, citing stability concerns at the cherished city institution.
San Francisco's Crane Cove Park playgrounds back on track after nonprofit scandal
The long-promised playgrounds and a dog park at Crane Cove Park are finally moving forward, despite a financial scandal that nearly derailed the project.
Berkeley City Council approves zoning change to encourage "middle housing"
The zoning change is designed to make it easier to build small apartment buildings across much of the city, and it is part of a broader effort to address the region's ongoing housing affordability crisis.