Easygoing East Bay World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
At a country club in Alamo Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Alfred Gross, celebrated their beloved "Alfee" on his 100th birthday.
Stung by low ridership, BART appeals to state for funding
BART riders only cover about a quarter of the cost to operate the system which is surviving thanks to temporary federal funding.
S.F. Mission District 'mayor' touts plan to revitalize neighborhood
A coalition of neighborhood activists, including the Native American population, has developed a plan called the Village SF to make living in the Mission District more affordable.
Target faces backlash after promoting, then removing Pride-themed merchandise
Target stores have come under fire lately for a line of Pride-themed merchandise that has put the company in a crossfire in the culture war over LGBTQ+ rights.
Some Berkeley residents could pay more for garbage service despite producing less waste
The city of Berkeley says it needs to raise rates for garbage pickup service, but the plan officials have come up with will charge the biggest increases to people producing the least trash.
Alternative energy company aims to turn landfill fumes into fuel
With California pushing to end the use of fossil fuels, a company based in Wyoming is bringing alternative fuel technology to the Bay Area that could help. And it all starts at the landfill.
Some Northern California post offices open weekends to clear passport backlog
Passport application wait times are long these days which is why what's happening at select Bay Area post offices is such an unusual opportunity.
Former San Quentin inmate graduates from Cal State East Bay
After spending 20 years behind bars, a former San Quentin inmate received his bachelor's degree Sunday thanks in part to a program called Project Rebound.
New Cal grads enter 'real world' clutching diplomas and hope
Saturday was commencement day for thousands of students at UC Berkeley, a day marking the end of a multi-year journey into the "real world."
Berkeley wrestles with dark history of the city's namesake
As the city of Berkeley tries to correct past wrongs, it is running into a problem with its history and its very name.
Antioch unveils mental health crisis response unit named after Angelo Quinto
Antioch officials welcomed the city's first mental health crisis response team and its mobile crisis response van Monday morning.
Funding shortfall forces Bay Area Children's Theatre to suspend season
The Bay Area Children's Theatre has announced it is suspending next year's season until it can figure out a business model that works.
Marin County to create 60-mile fire break around Novato
Fire officials in Marin County are using voter-approved funds to create a fire break designed to protect the city of Novato.
Plan to add toll to Highway 37 for safety funding faces opposition
Between flooding during King Tides and everyday commute congestion, Highway 37 in the North Bay has long been a major concern of the State. Transportation officials have come up with a plan to fix the vital connecting road, but the method to pay for it is drawing criticism - and raising concerns about how future projects may be funded.
Mental illness forum in Sonoma County reveals level of widespread need
There is an epidemic of mental illness in this country these days, and if you ask the people who have to deal with the consequences, it becomes clear that everyone is affected by it.