Dispute over lease agreement puts East Bay's Tilden Park Steam Train in jeopardy
A dispute with the East Bay Regional Parks District over a lease agreement is jeopardizing one of the most beloved children's attractions in the East Bay.
ICE detains British Muslim journalist, political commentator at San Francisco airport
British Muslim journalist and political commentator Sami Hamdi was detained at San Francisco International Airport on Sunday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the Department of Homeland Security said.
Napa County leaders vote for builders' fees to fund affordable housing
The Board of Supervisors approved a new set of developer fees to generate funds for affordable housing while putting a major cost on so-called luxury housing.
Berkeley metal shop open since 1909 announces it will be closing
The Walter Mork Company began in 1909, a few years after the San Francisco earthquake, when the current owner's grandfather brought his metal fabrication skills to Berkeley to open his own shop.
Palo Alto seeing an increase in number of homeless RV residents
Santa Clara County's last "point in time" survey showed that Palo Alto's homeless population has grown by 113 percent in just two years, the largest increase, by far, in the South Bay.
New California laws aim to stabilize state's wildfire insurance market
A number of new laws have just been adopted that aim to stabilize the home insurance market, before and after a major catastrophe.
San Anselmo using AI-controlled traffic lights at busy intersection
The system has been operating since August, and San Anselmo is the company's first client. But the city has already gotten a grant to install the AI controller in all 12 of its stop lights.
San Jose developer comments on what is driving region's lack of new housing
A group called HomeAbroad just released a report saying that, nationwide, the average number of permits issued in 2025 compared to 2020 declined by 32 percent in large cities. But leading the list is the San Jose/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara area.
Work to fix flood-prone Highway 37 underway with law easing environmental restrictions
For years, the State of California has been planning a fix for Highway 37, spanning a wetlands area between Vallejo and Marin County.
Oakland Style Week highlights city's food, clothing and art
The Oakland Style week is an annual celebration to highlight the food, clothing and art of a town that, just last week, made Condé Nast Traveler's top 10 list for "Best Cities in the United States."
Closed by federal government shutdown, San Francisco art exhibit reopens for Fleet Week
The shutdown of the federal government is having an impact on Fleet Week in San Francisco, as many of the familiar sights are missing this year. But it's also affecting other lesser-known attractions, including an artistic exhibit honoring Black History at Fort Point.
UC Berkeley Nobel prize winners worry about federal cuts impacting future research
Both Nobel winners said America is in danger of losing knowledge exchange. They say funding cuts to all areas of scientific research, especially at public universities, run the risk of isolating the United States from the scientific community.
Oakland residents reflect on Mayor Barbara Lee's 1st State of the City address
On Tuesday, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee delivered her first State of the City address amid a host of problems usually only seen in much larger cities.
Bay Area community will have to use California FAIR plan as rate hike looms
The homeowners have been "non-renewed" and sent to the FAIR Plan, which covers only fire loss and can cost thousands of dollars more than private insurance.
East Bay seniors will no longer have breakfast drop-off program from Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels, Diablo Region, was the only group in the greater Bay Area to have a breakfast program, delivering five to seven days' worth of morning goods each week, one board member said.