Oakland Rockridge residents rally for affordable housing
While other neighborhoods have objected to affordable housing, downtown Oakland business and community groups are lobbying for it.
Fleet Week returns to Bay Area steeped in military history
When Admiral "Bull" Halsey made a triumphant return under the Golden Gate Bridge after World War II, it was perhaps the most climactic Fleet Week in history. But John Ramos tells the Bay Area is steeped in military history.
Prop. 30: Tax measure to fund EVs causes split between Newsom, other Democrats
California voters will be asked to consider Prop. 30, a measure that would tax the rich to fight climate change. But the measure on the upcoming November has Gov. Gavin Newsom seeing red.
Hundreds march along S.F. waterfront to raise awareness of rare brain disorders
Despite the rain and chill Sunday, several hundred people set off from San Francisco's Crissy Field on a walk to raise support and awareness of rare brain disorders.
Napa Valley winemakers see approaching rain as good news / bad news
You might think a forecast for rain coming at the end of a sweltering summer would be met with unalloyed happiness from any farmer. But this is Wine Country.
Some hope CARE Court plan will provide realistic approach to mental illness
While Governor Gavin Newsom's CARE Court initiative has been the focus of a theoretical debate about civil rights versus patient care, some Bay Area residents argue they're living a hellish existence because of society's refusal to be realistic about mental illness.
New CA law would ban new oil drilling in neighborhoods, create buffer zones
A new law awaiting the governer's signature would ban new oil drilling in neighborhoods and create a buffer zone around homes, schools and other areas. John Ramos shows the impact on Contra Costa County.
Wildlife rescue in San Jose sees influx of injured baby squirrels after record heat
Last week, with temperatures reaching 110 degrees, local wildlife hospitals were flooded with baby squirrels who tumbled out of their nests looking for relief from the heat.
Thousands enjoy return of the 'Solano Stroll' to the streets of Berkeley and Albany
A Bay Area tradition resumed over the weekend as the 'Solano Stroll' returned to the streets of Berkeley and Albany after a COVID pandemic hiatus.
Changing climate forcing Napa Valley grape growers to tweak their technique
In Napa Valley, grape growers are waiting for the heat wave to end to begin harvesting their crops for this year's vintage. But one grower has developed a method of planting that may offer hope to a region that is increasingly vulnerable to climate change.
Slumping slope above South Bay reservoir will send homeowners packing
In the Santa Clara County town of Morgan Hill, some residents living beside Anderson Reservoir are being told their homes must be demolished.
Odd-looking paddle boat key to Lake Merritt water quality
Crews were back on the water Saturday in Oakland to clean dead fish and algae from Lake Merritt but it was the boat they used that drew the most interest.
S.F. supe criticizes Newsom veto of safe injection sites legislation
Gov. Newsom's veto of a "safe injection sites" bill has angered some of the his supporters who say he is playing politics with a public health crisis.
Joy surrounds Special Olympians return to the baseball diamond
As fears over the pandemic have waned, people are returning to the pastimes of Summer, including a day at the ballpark.
Plan for a sand quarry on sacred Native American land sparks culture clash
The battle is heating up over a controversial plan to locate a sand quarry on sacred Native American tribal land in Santa Clara County.