San Quentin getting another transformation to further focus on rehabilitation
At the beginning of next year, the entire function of San Quentin is going to change.
Group trying to recall Contra Costa County DA faces financial challenges
It appears that electoral "buyer's remorse" is continuing as Contra Costa's Diana Becton has become the next Bay Area district attorney to face a recall effort.
Northern California youth hockey team to compete for national championship
For the second time in three years, a local youth hockey team is traveling to compete for a national championship and this is a team that is accustomed to travel.
Veterans gather on USS Hornet in Alameda for National Vietnam War Veterans Day
On Saturday, those who fought in that conflict gathered at the USS Hornet in Alameda for a ceremony marking National Vietnam War Veterans Day and they reflected on what lessons may have been learned or forgotten.
Expert warns of data security risks in Richmond's ID card program for undocumented residents
When Richmond created its ID card for undocumented residents, it was only trying to help. But one digital security expert believes their good intentions simply aren't enough.
New wildlife care facility opens in the hills above Saratoga
A sprawling, brand-new wildlife rehabilitation facility opened offering help for injured animals in the hills above Saratoga, near untouched forest.
Bay Area Democrats rally against federal cuts to Medicaid
This week, opponents of the proposed federal budget cuts on healthcare staged a "Medicaid Day of Action" that included a series of press conferences by elected officials in the Bay Area.
Bay Area brewer says tariffs already impacting beer business in multiple ways
On Monday evening, many will be hoisting a beer in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. But there's not a lot of celebrating in the craft beer industry these days, as President Trump's tariffs threaten brewers with higher prices that may be hard to pass on to consumers.
Lafayette Hillside Memorial could be saved from development
While the display has been threatened in the past by developers, it now looks like it may be saved by a developer.
San Francisco kicks off St. Patrick's Day with annual parade down Market Street
Monday is St. Patrick's Day around the world, but San Francisco kicked it off a wee bit early on Saturday with its annual parade down Market Street to City Hall.
San Ramon business complex shifts to mixed-use residential model
A business complex in San Ramon is learning to adapt to the changing environment of a post-COVID world, pivoting to providing residential space.
Marin County supes pass shelter crisis declaration to help Point Reyes ranchers
Ranch workers in Point Reyes National Seashore, who are destined to lose their jobs and homes within a year following a new land management plan by the National Park Service, received some hope for relief from the Marin County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
East Bay food banks hit hard by slashed government funding
In Contra Costa and Solano counties, food bank officials are sounding the alarm about how cuts in funding from both federal and state governments are going to hurt an increasing number of families in need.
Healdsburg passes ordinance to extend downtown areas where chain stores are banned
But in the North Bay, the city of Healdsburg likes its small-town feel and is working to protect it, even if it means keeping some pretty familiar names from coming into town.
San Francisco Women's Day protestors express concerns with Trump administration
As women and their supporters marched around Union Square, the issues being forwarded this year had a broader feel than usual.