Emeryville celebrates opening of affordable housing complex
The Nellie Hannon Gateway building is a new affordable housing high-rise, and at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Emeryville Mayor Sukhdeep Kaur said it was a long time coming.
Oakland could get a new library branch at site of closed grocery store
Ninety years ago, an Oakland library official recommended that a branch in a predominantly Black neighborhood be closed with the words, "This is not a reading neighborhood." Now, a new branch is being proposed to correct a historical wrong.
Preparations for SMART expansion to Healdsburg set to begin
The prep work will take about a year, with actual construction beginning next spring. The $270 million in funding for the extension is already in place, and SMART expects to be pulling into the old Healdsburg station sometime in late 2028.
Caltrain honors Nancy Pelosi for delivering funds to power trains
At a Sunday morning ceremony, they unveiled a lasting tribute to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for delivering the funding to power its trains into the future.
Bay Area celebration of life honors pilot, former prisoner captured in iconic Vietnam War photo
On Saturday, a pilot and former prisoner of that war was remembered for the life he lived and what his eventual return, captured in an iconic photograph, symbolized for the nation.
Housing project at old Coast Guard site in Pt. Reyes Station moving forward
The county says once funding is completed, construction could begin as soon as this fall, with completion sometime in 2028.
New Small Business Administration loan policy could affect Bay Area entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration said owners applying for any SBA loan program must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals with their principal residence in the United States.
Martinez leaders to discuss closing pickleball courts at Hidden Valley Park
In February of last year, Martinez proudly opened eight brand-new pickleball courts to the public. They were hugely popular with everyone but the neighbors. Now, on Wednesday, the city will be meeting to decide whether to close them down permanently.
San Francisco man walks 50 miles to raise awareness to pedestrian safety
Beginning early Saturday morning and ending, hopefully, before midnight, Anderson was walking a 50-mile circuit of his own design through the entire city of San Francisco.
Bay Area economic policy nonprofit warns rising diesel prices will affect everyone
The owner of an Oakland trucking company says the cost of diesel for delivery trucks and the bunker fuel that powers container ships is going up so fast that goods already enroute are increasing in cost as they make their way to the US.
World War II veteran living in the Bay Area turning 105
A parade of vintage Army vehicles passed by Dick Sharp's home in Windsor, a salute to wish him a happy birthday. He recalled the years following the war as "the best of times," when education was readily available, and opportunities were everywhere.
Port of SF planning to demolish dry docks before they sink due to deterioration
The Port of San Francisco looked for a buyer but got no takers. And then, in January, Port officials appeared at City Hall to say the rusting structure had turned into an emergency situation.
Analysts expect Bay Area gas prices to rise due to U.S.-Israeli intervention in Iran
The analysts say the United States currently sits on a glut of domestic oil, so the nation will be insulated from the immediate supply shortage. But California imports most of its crude oil from foreign countries, so we are liable to feel the effects faster than other states.
Waymo execs testify at SF City Hall about vehicles' actions during power outage
At the meeting, Waymo said there are about 70 dispatchers at call centers to assist cars in the company's global fleet that require human intervention. But on the night of Dec 20, they said the system was simply overwhelmed.
Bay Area comes together to honor the life, legacy of beloved park ranger Betty Reid Soskin
The Bay Area learned in December about the passing of legendary Bay Area Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin, but they waited until Sunday to hold a public tribute to her.