Vegetation fire breaks out in hills above UC Berkeley campus
Fire crews stopped the forward progress of a fire that broke out in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus Tuesday morning.
Marin County residents worried town will flood if creek isn't dredged
In the report to the district, the hydrologist said there used to be regular dredging of the creek when the reservoir was first built. But it appears that stopped sometime in the 1990s.
San Jose community garden told to leave as land is sold to developer
On Sept. 30, a community garden in San Jose got a letter from the property owner saying it was in escrow to be sold. They were given 20 days to move out.
Richmond community celebrates groundbreaking for new grocery store
For decades, the neighborhood has been without a place to buy healthy food, and now, as ground is broken for a new store, residents say it will become a community focal point.
Caltrans plans multiple Highway 37 closures to prepare for El Niño
With a record El Niño likely to bring strong winter storms, Highway 37 in Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties will undergo multiple closures for emergency storm preparation, Caltrans announced.
PG&E may shut off power to parts of the Bay Area due to upcoming fire risk
On Tuesday in Berkeley, it was still a cool breeze off the Bay, but by Wednesday, the warm inland winds were expected to arrive, bringing with it the conditions for wildfire
Italian Heritage Parade kicks off its 158th annual in SF North Beach
This was the 158th annual parade, and thousands of people crowded into North Beach for the annual get-together, enjoying food, family, and la dolce vita.
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf hosts Fleet Fest for the first time
The crowds streamed into the San Francisco waterfront area, heading to Fleet Fest, the all-weekend celebration that in past years has drawn thousands of visitors to the area.
Public can get free tour of USS Potomac for Fleet Week on Oct. 10
The USS Potomac Assn. offers paid, docent-led tours on Wednesdays and Sundays. But on Oct. 10, the Saturday of Fleet Week, the public can tour the ship for free.
Valkyries fans thrilled for another playoff series game at Ballhalla
When the game ended with a 71-60 Valkyries victory, the fans poured out of the Chase Center, buzzing with excitement.
Couple creates Halloween-themed Valkyries tribute outside of SF home
A San Francisco couple has created a Halloween-themed tribute to the Valkyries outside of their home, nicknamed "Boohalla."
Judge ends federal monitoring of Oakland Police Department after a record 23 years
A federal judge on Tuesday brought and end to a 23-year court monitoring of the Oakland Police Department, the longest federal oversight of a police department in the nation's history.
Homelessness policy conference in San Jose hosts people with lived experience
The three-day conference at the San Jose Marriott Hotel is bringing in people from all over the country to talk about homelessness from a very personal perspective.
Golden State Valkyries fans ecstatic for first playoff game at Ballhalla
Last year's playoff game was held at SAP Center in San Jose. So, as the crowd arrived at Chase Center for Sunday's first playoff game at the venue, Valkyries fans said there is something unique about the "Ballhalla" experience.
Berkeley enacts strict wildfire home hardening rules
The State of California is finalizing a new set of regulations for hardening homes against wildfire. But the city of Berkeley has already created rules that exceed what the state is proposing.