Brentwood residents contend with the hottest temperatures in the Bay
All around the Bay Area, people are dealing with high temperatures. But in Brentwood, high heat is something many have grown accustomed to.
Martinez voters appear to reject developing land once owned by John Muir
How much would you pay to be able to walk in the footsteps of John Muir? Voters in Martinez appeared to have answered that question in the most recent election.
Father and son bond over hard work at 'Cozy Wok'
Over a hot wok in a tiny kitchen in Oakland, a father and his son have come to appreciate each other in new ways.
Sonoma County village runs wildfire evacuation drill
About 100 Sonoma County residents practiced fleeing from a wildfire Saturday morning. It was just a drill but they all knew the threat is all too real.
Amazon to debut drone delivery in small town of Lockeford
After years of development, Amazon announced it will finally begin delivering products by drone in the small San Joaquin County town of Lockeford, and residents there are only beginning to imagine the future.
Napa fire prevention tax measure fails to pass despite history of massive wildfires
Even with a history of recent wildfires, a Napa County tax measure meant to raise money for fire prevention efforts failed to get enough votes at the polls.
Days after fire guts San Jose church, resilient congregation holds services
Last week, a Downtown San Jose church was badly damaged in a suspected arson. The fire didn't stop the resilient congregation from holding Sunday services.
Monumental AIDS Quilt goes on display in Golden Gate Park
Saturday morning in Golden Gate Park, the AIDS Quilt went on display again in the city where it was created.
Bay Area renters fear end of eviction moratorium amid state rental assistance backlog
The state has been slow to pay the rental assistance it promised to tenants and landlords during the pandemic. Now thousands of Californians, including here in the Bay Area, are threatened with eviction in spite of the program that was supposed to prevent it.
Black sailor's World War II heroism commemorated in San Francisco
A fallen Black World War Ii hero, Leonard Roy Harmon, was honored Sunday during an annual ceremony at Lands End in San Francisco.
"We must go on living;" Walnut Creek holds somber Memorial Day observance
Walnut Creek held its traditional Memorial Day observance Monday morning. But behind the flags and patriotic music, there was a feeling of great sorrow, and a call to help those who quietly suffer the greatest loss of their lives.
Wildfire readiness is focus of 'Ember Stomp' in Marin County
In San Rafael Saturday, Marin County residents gathered at a new event called the "Ember Stomp," a festival devoted to fire safety.
Marin County leaders pause new short-term rentals along coast
On Tuesday, the Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a moratorium on short term rentals in the county's western communities.
Concord Japanese-American students get honorary diplomas 80 years after internment
One high school in Concord on Tuesday night is awarding diplomas to Japanese-American students who were pulled from the campus during World War II.
Western grapeleaf skeletonizer: Napa officials warn of vineyard menace
This week, Napa County ag officials put out a warning that they have discovered an animal that they describe as a "voracious feeder" that sounds like something from a monster movie.