Microplastics pollution found in fresh-fallen Sierra snow and Lake Tahoe
A researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno has discovered evidence that the plastic pollution problem may be more widespread than previously believed.
Women's Military History Week commemorated at Vallejo event
A ceremony was held Saturday in Vallejo to recognize women veterans and encourage them to speak out about their service.
California cancels salmon fishing season
Even with so much recent rain, California's yearslong drought is still having a devastating impact on the salmon fishing industry.
Relentless rain sinks outdoor tourist service worker profits in S.F.
The Bay Area prayed for rain and the prayer was answered but, for those working San Francisco's tourist trade, the blessing was more of a curse.
Video shows bat-wielding shop owner assault street vendor in San Jose
A roadside street vendor selling barbecue meat outside a San Jose auto parts store was threatened and attacked by the store owner who brandished a baseball bat during the confrontation.
Black History celebrations spotlight new S.F. Bayview community center
Completed last October, the Southeast Community Center in Bayview/Hunters Point is becoming a neighborhood nexus.
The San Francisco history of California's first Black millionaire
John Ramos looks back at the extraordinary story of businesswoman and abolitionist Mary Ellen Pleasant, California's first Black millionaire.
Residents at Palo Alto mobile home park may have to relocate for redevelopment
The effort to build new housing in the Bay Area is meant to help lower income residents, but it can also come at a price for those who need that help.
Oakland mayor talks public safety as suspension of police chief continues
Mayor Sheng Thao joined Oakland police and community leaders Tuesday morning to announce some new public safety initiatives. As LeRonne Armstrong remains on forced leave, some are wondering if it spells bad news for the embattled police chief.
California prison inmate reentry program provides crucial support to break the cycle
Every year, 30,000 people are released from jails and prisons in California. More than half of them will end up back behind bars. But a new program in Oakland aims to break that cycle, using the experience of those who were once on the inside.
Homeless invited to San Francisco Jewish community center to see Super Bowl
On Super Sunday, a Jewish community center in San Francisco threw a party to remember for the homeless community.
Dozens of women in sci-tech sworn in as new U.S. citizens in San Francisco
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science Saturday, a special swearing-in ceremony was held in San Francisco to welcome the nation's newest citizens.
Bay Area Turkish community organizing donations for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief
Members of the Bay Area's Turkish community are doing whatever they can do to help the earthquake relief efforts from afar.
San Jose assemblyman proposes state wealth tax ahead of SOTU
President Biden is expected to once again propose a wealth tax during his State of the Union, even after the idea failed to gain traction when Democrats controlled both houses of Congress.
Bay Area Turkish community fears worst after thousands killed in 7.8 earthquake
Just like in the Bay Area, earthquakes are not uncommon in Turkey. There have been a number of massive ones in the last 80 years. But some say Monday's quake is the worst, and much of the destruction may be the fault of man.