Palo Alto seeks to stem proliferation of RVs on city streets
With so many people living on Bay Area streets, the use of RVs as living spaces has become something of a cottage industry.
History of San Ramon earthquake swarms stretches back decades
San Ramon sits atop the Calaveras Fault, and for some reason that scientists don't quite understand, tiny earthquakes happen there on a fairly regular basis.
Bay Area conservationist describes offshore oil drilling plan as "serious" threat
The Trump administration is renewing its intention to open the state's coast to offshore oil drilling, and local forces are gearing up for the struggle.
San Jose holds gun buyback event as community reels from Valley Faire Mall shooting
With the South Bay community still reeling from the brazen shooting at Valley Fair Mall last week, the city of San Jose sponsored a gun buyback event Saturday morning.
SF Fisherman's Wharf businesses recall golden days as major redevelopment set to begin
Fisherman's Wharf officials discussed plans for a redevelopment intended to breathe new life into an area that was once said to be the third most visited tourist site in the world.
Marin County bans wood exteriors for some future home constructions
Marin County has passed some new regulations to prevent wildfires that will take effect on Jan. 1.
Bay Area EV drivers no longer allowed to drive alone in carpool lane
The State's "Clean Air Vehicle Decal Program" ended at the beginning of October, but the CHP gave a 60-day grace period to allow drivers to get used to the idea, and tickets would now be issued to violators.
Berkeley's Telegraph Holiday Street Fair nearly canceled over new city fire code
As the Bay Area gears up for the holiday shopping rush, one tradition in Berkeley almost came to an end.
Food giveaway in San Francisco's Bayview highlights working families' struggle
All across the Bay Area on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, people were reaching out to offer food and assistance to those less fortunate.
Sonoma State University students part of project that will launch satellite into orbit
The university has been part of a project called "3UCubed," helping to create a small satellite, about the size of a loaf of bread, that will soon be launched into orbit.
Tenants of rent-controlled Oakland apartments sue landlord, alleging harassment
The tenants who filed the lawsuit in Oakland say they have even received text messages questioning their immigration status.
CC Sabathia honored in Vallejo as city renames street after MLB Hall of Famer
On Sunday, the city of Vallejo welcomed home the local hero, paying tribute to the kid who reached the highest pinnacle in sports but never forgot where he came from.
Shootings at Oakland schools spur surge in community participation at gun buyback event
On Saturday, at community events in West Oakland, residents spoke out about how the violence was impacting a city that, at times, has become desensitized to tragedy.
San Francisco Centre mall sold at auction for about $133 million
The former billion-dollar property was put up for auction, and the two lenders ended up with the building at a cost of only $133 million.
Bay Area mobile home park residents worried about unintended effects of new housing law
A housing activist said that because mobile homes are not classified as affordable housing, land owners could sell off the land and have it redeveloped as an affordable housing complex.