"No Kings" protests draw tens of thousands across the Bay Area
Protests in San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose were part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement on Saturday.
Bay Area solar owners could see tax credits slashed under Trump's spending bill
Solar companies are already hurting from reductions in government subsidies, but a threat to eliminate the federal solar tax credit could be putting the industry on the verge of collapse.
SF mayor proposes 2-hour parking limit for RVs, expansion of homelessness outreach
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled a new proposal Tuesday to restrict long-term parking by recreational vehicles to two hours and expand outreach to unhoused persons living out of their vehicles.
Lawyer calls Berkeley's surprise homeless sweep "a page out of the Trump playbook"
The city cleared the camp less than a week before a federal court hearing, and a federal judge isn't happy, saying that not only were tents trashed in the operation, but so was the right to due process.
Immigrants, supporters march to California Capitol in protest of Trump administration's deportation arrests
A group of North Bay immigrants and their supporters began a march this weekend from Vacaville to the California State Capitol to add their voices to a growing wave of defiance toward the Trump administration's deportation arrests.
San Francisco's Pink Triangle returns for Pride Month
As San Francisco prepares for Pride Week, an enduring symbol of that celebration appeared Saturday morning on the hills above the city.
Berkeley homeless encampment cleared in surprise sweep
No notice was given that the sweep was coming and advocates said it's a reflection of the public's changing attitudes about the homeless.
"The Ireicho: Book of names" displayed at Berkeley WWII exhibit
The Berkeley Historical Society is confronting the city's troubled past when it comes to Japanese Americans with a special exhibit entitled "Roots, Removal and Resistance."
Downtown Oakland remains a "ghost town" on day of city's return-to-office mandate
It's only three days a week, but there didn't seem to be much response, with one of the employee unions, Local 21, saying that the matter has still not been fully negotiated.
SMART commuter train makes long-awaited arrival in town of Windsor
This weekend marked the long-awaited arrival of the SMART commuter train to the town of Windsor. The original purpose was to transport people to work, but people in the North Bay are also looking at it as a way to play.
Contra Costa fire captain explains how fire conditions vary across county
Contra Costa County has one of the most diverse land masses in the Bay Area. So, when things start heating up, it can present significantly different timelines when it comes to wildfire.
CIF issues ruling as trans athlete set to participate in state championship
The CIF announced Wednesday, if the athlete should make it to the finals, "a biological female student/athlete who would have earned the next qualifying mark will also be advanced to the finals."
Vote nears on California solar power bill that cuts compensation for rooftop systems
State lawmakers are getting closer to a vote on a bill that would, once again, change the way owners of rooftop solar power systems are compensated for the energy they add to the grid.
Large sailboat docked at Oakland estuary sinks; crews attempt salvage operation
Salvage crews on Monday were trying to refloat a large sailing ship that sank Sunday night while docked at the Oakland Estuary. The boat, part of an ocean cleanup project, is now presenting a cleanup problem of its own.
Livermore WWII airman shot down honored on Memorial Day weekend after returning home
As America honors its fallen warriors on Memorial Day, one WWII airman has been returned to his hometown of Livermore. His story is now known because of a family that refused to take missing for an answer.