"Panda diplomacy" could bring beloved animal back to the San Francisco Zoo
The Bay Area could be playing a part in "panda diplomacy" with new efforts to bring a giant panda from China to the San Francisco Zoo.
North Bay winery installs bold sculpture inspired by destructive 2019 wildfire
Sometimes, it just takes some time for the seeds of recovery to bear fruit.
Rising sea levels threaten San Francisco waterfront landmarks
The San Francisco waterfront is home to some of the most iconic landmarks, historic districts, and stunning views in the world, but the critical gateway and economic backbone to the city is threatened by rising sea levels.
BART's San Jose extension years away as project, ridership fall far short of expectations
BART enables San Francisco residents to make a South Bay commute between home and office seamlessly without owning a car.
Proposal would convert hotel tower to housing for San Jose State University students
San Jose State University is potentially exploring the purchase of the south tower of the Signia Hotel in downtown San Jose.
Palo Alto city council to greatly expand eviction protections
The Palo Alto City Council is expected to officially adopt a just-cause eviction ordinance that would greatly expand renter protections in the city far beyond what it now required by state law.
Cal Fire warns of possible staffing shortage as late-summer wildfire season peak looms
Cal Fire is warning the public that this year's relatively mild wildfire season is expected to intensify as we enter the late-summer months into the early fall.
Doordash launches ghost kitchen service in San Jose
Doordash held a grand opening in San Jose for a first-of-its-kind restaurant concept for the delivery service in which they prepare the food from several different businesses in one, centralized kitchen.
Obscure 'builder's remedy' zoning law blindsides Menlo Park residents
A proposal to redevelop the sprawling, ranch-style office complex that once housed Sunset Magazine may become the latest battleground between developers and local communities over the use of the so-called "builder's remedy."
Bike lanes on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge seen as contributing to pollution, traffic
Bike lanes are typically seen as being environmentally friendly. But some Bay Area leaders say the one on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is causing an increase in pollution.
Hayward government still reeling from major cyber attack
Hayward is still struggling to fully recover from a recent cyber attack that threatened to cripple the city's computer systems.
July 4 grass fire in South Bay underscores potential danger of fireworks
Roughly two dozen firefighters attacked a suspicious grass fire that broke out just before the noon hour, marking the beginning of what could be a long, hot and potentially destructive Fourth of July holiday.
San Jose crane business flies 1,800 square foot American flag for 4th to honor Vietnam vet
For nearly two decades, a South Bay construction crane company has carried on a flag-raising tradition during the most patriotic holidays, hoisting a massive American flag hundreds of feet above their business.
Study finds Santa Cruz County to be one of the least affordable places in California
The annual study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition -- which compares an area's minimum wage to the average cost of renting an apartment -- found that Santa Cruz County was one of the least affordable places in the state and country.
'It's about accountability' – San Jose unveils plans to crack down on blighted properties
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan unveiled plans to crack down on property owners who have allowed their building to fall into disrepair and become eyesores.