Newsom approves long-envisioned terminal for emission-free ferry in Berkeley
Last week, Gov. Newsom announced that he was cutting through the red tape to help Berkeley get a long-envisioned ferry terminal.
Dying sea birds washing ashore in Bay Area due to effects of warming ocean
The birds, which resemble tiny penguins, are starving because the water has warmed, increasing the metabolism of predator fish, making them hungrier.
Berkeley residents push for city council to help oppose coal terminal
The idea of establishing a coal transport base next to the Port of Oakland isn't new, and neither is the fight it caused in West Oakland. But in July, President Trump rekindled the issue when he signed an order to give $75 million for the project.
San Francisco supervisor seeks moratorium on new data centers
Some San Francisco officials are looking to pause the construction of any new data centers that support the exploding AI industry.
Oakland festival held to get kids outdoors, away from social media
There are growing concerns about online addiction, and on Sunday in Oakland, community organizations hosted an outdoor fun festival to get kids out into the sunshine and remind them that there is life off the screen and outside of social media.
Alameda church letter postmarked in 1955 returned to sender
A letter marked "return to sender" has been delivered to an Alameda church. But the date of the postmark has people scratching their heads, and it has begun a nationwide search for who to send it to.
Judge extends temporary halt on construction of proposed ICE facility near Gilroy
On Tuesday afternoon, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by the state and Santa Clara County against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security, involving the proposed immigration enforcement facility near Gilroy.
San Francisco mayor says city will redo all homelessness services contracts
The mayor's office said the City plans to redo all contracts involving homeless services to focus on better "outcomes and accountability for results."
Calistoga cancels municipal election after 3 city seats go uncontested
The city of Calistoga canceled its November municipal election after all three open seats drew only a single candidate.
San Jose mobile home park residents report retaliation after organizing for tenants' rights
Despite San Jose's rent control laws, one group of park residents feels they are being retaliated against for trying to stand up for their rights.
San Francisco's long-awaited The Mess Hall opens at Presidio Tunnel Tops
The former Army butcher shop, feed store and mailroom now offers a cocktail and wine bar, cafe, specialty foods market, and a restaurant serving a collection of seafood, Korean dishes, and sandwiches and burgers.
Oakland real estate developer announces downtown data center plan
Even though the purchase was announced back in December, the city of Oakland says it has received no proposals from the company.
California FAIR Plan policyholders to pay more as insurers are incentivized to re-issue policies
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Aloha Festival celebrates 3 decades of bringing island food, music and culture to Bay Area
While Outside Lands in San Francisco was expected to attract a quarter million people to San Francisco, another event in the Bay Area also offered music, food and dancing, but with an island flair.
South Bay leaders plan to impede construction of ICE facilities with bureaucratic red tape
South Bay leaders announced a new strategy to prevent immigration detention centers in the area by using normal government bureaucracy as their weapon.