Solano County college student receives posthumous diploma
A young woman in Solano County graduated from college two months after she died. Her mother says there's a life lesson in her story for all of us.
National ban on big cat ownership celebrated at Oakland Zoo
A nationwide ban on private big cat ownership passing in Congress is getting positive reception at the Oakland zoo, where staff received two rescue tigers just last month.
New law may offer relief for lower-income Californians with traffic ticket debts
No one likes getting a traffic ticket, and the fees attached to it can add up quickly. A new state law took effect on July 1st that can help those buried under a mountain of debt from traffic violations.
Threat of dry lightning puts Marin County volunteer fire lookouts on high alert
Fire agencies were on high alert Monday with forecasts of "dry lightning." In Marin County, that means a team of volunteer fire lookouts could be the difference between an unusual weather event and disaster.
Annual Berkeley Kite Festival canceled after 3-decade run
The organizer of the Berkeley Kite Festival canceled the event because the city more than tripled the permit fee.
Sale of Oakland housing complex to non-profit ends years-long rent strike
Tenants and housing activists are celebrating the end of one of the longest rent strikes in Oakland's history.
California Dream for All program boosts home ownership
As the ability to afford a home slips farther out of reach for many working people, California is using some of its budget surplus to help struggling home buyers with a new program that puts a down payment on the state's future.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Frustrated businesses say Oakland's Pearmain Street is a dangerous dumping ground
For many residents and businesses, the lawless state of Oakland has reached a point of hopelessness. Nowhere is that more evident than on Pearmain Street.
Dozens of bike turnouts on Mount Diablo make summit cycling safer
The mix of cars and bicycles on the road to Mount Diablo has long been a dangerous combination but the situation is improving thanks to the innovation of some local cyclists.
Plan for quarry near Gilroy draws Indigenous tribe's blowback
In southern Santa Clara County a battle is brewing over a plan to turn a Native American spiritual site into an open-pit sand and gravel mine.
78 years after blast, movement to exonerate Port Chicago 50 gains traction
Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that contains a resolution asking the US Navy to fully exonerate sailors convicted of mutiny following the Port Chicago explosion in 1944.
Cyclists object to closure of Joe Rodota Trail over homeless encampment
Without warning, fences went up on Santa Rosa's Joe Rodota Trail, restricting access because of the presence a small homeless encampment earlier this month.
Independent truckers strike at Port of Oakland over worries about AB5
The controversy over the effect of AB5 on the trucking industry boiled over Monday, as independent drivers gathered at the entrances to the Port of Oakland to strike, disrupting operations.
New S.F. landmark Presidio Tunnel Tops park opens to public
The new Presidio Tunnel Tops park opened to the public Sunday and it is already being called a must-see attraction for locals and visitors from around the world.