Rising inflation impacting Bay Area small businesses
People are looking for ways to cut costs amid rising inflation - both consumers and retailers - and Bay Area small businesses are feeling the impact.
San Francisco leaders commemorate landmark Yick Wo case that shaped U.S. civil rights movement
On Monday, a group of city leaders met at a street corner in San Francisco to commemorate an 1886 landmark Supreme Court ruling that established the foundation of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
California king salmon returns to San Francisco markets after 3-year shutdown
It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Town of Windsor reconsiders ban on new gas stations due to budget, EV market slowdown
After years of devastating wildfires, droughts, and floods, many North Bay communities banned new gas stations as part of an effort to fight climate change. But the Town of Windsor may be making a U-turn.
Mountain View neighborhood remains without potable water
The neighborhood across from Cuesta Park has been undergoing a replacement of all the water main pipes, and the problem began April 24. A contract worker reportedly recharged a water main without properly closing a valve, sending some cement slurry into the line.
California's insurance commissioner race emerges as key contest in primary election, professor says
"I do think this particular job plays a more direct role in the everyday lives of Californians than just about any other role in state politics," said Caroline Heldman, a professor at Occidental College.
UC Berkeley conference focuses on imagining the true reach of human longevity
UC Berkeley hosted a conference for people who are imagining the true reach of human longevity.
Sonic firefighting technology shown at Bay Area fire training center
The technology uses ultra-low sound waves as a way to extinguish a fire. It was just a theory until 2015, when a pair of students at George Mason University demonstrated the world's first sonic fire extinguisher.
Mountain View neighborhood goes weekend without potable water after construction site mistake
Neighbors were still without water in one Mountain View neighborhood on Sunday after a mistake at a construction site on Friday caused possible contamination, and neighbors are waiting for tests to reveal whether the water is safe for use.
Cyclists continue push for path along western span of Bay Bridge despite high price tag
The ability to get around the Bay Area by bicycle has become a major focus of transportation planners, but there has always been one major roadblock: the western span of the Bay Bridge.
Sebastopol farmworker housing tenants sue management alleging fraud
When the owners of the complex constructed it, the owners accepted money from the USDA with a mandate that it be used for farmworker housing. But when they began taking applications, one tenant says it didn't seem to be much of a requirement.
Sonoma County declares dry water supply for Russian River area despite recent rains
With weather forecasts calling for rain and reservoirs at, or nearing, capacity, it seems strange to think that parts of Sonoma Water are under a "dry water supply" designation.
Bay Area marijuana growing business still awaiting policy changes to ease industry woes
A North Bay marijuana growing business said the industry has not panned out as many hoped it would when recreational marijuana was legalized.
Berkeley leaders consider changing landmarking process amid demand for more housing
On Tuesday, councilmembers tentatively approved a change in the law, increasing the number of signatures from 50 to 200.
Volunteers in West Oakland kick off Earth Day early with 7th Street cleanup efforts
Officially, Earth Day is on Wednesday, but some volunteers in the East Bay got an early start on Saturday.