San Francisco mayor says city will redo all homelessness services contracts
The mayor's office said the City plans to redo all contracts involving homeless services to focus on better "outcomes and accountability for results."
Calistoga cancels municipal election after 3 city seats go uncontested
The city of Calistoga canceled its November municipal election after all three open seats drew only a single candidate.
San Jose mobile home park residents report retaliation after organizing for tenants' rights
Despite San Jose's rent control laws, one group of park residents feels they are being retaliated against for trying to stand up for their rights.
San Francisco's long-awaited The Mess Hall opens at Presidio Tunnel Tops
The former Army butcher shop, feed store and mailroom now offers a cocktail and wine bar, cafe, specialty foods market, and a restaurant serving a collection of seafood, Korean dishes, and sandwiches and burgers.
Oakland real estate developer announces downtown data center plan
Even though the purchase was announced back in December, the city of Oakland says it has received no proposals from the company.
California FAIR Plan policyholders to pay more as insurers are incentivized to re-issue policies
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
Aloha Festival celebrates 3 decades of bringing island food, music and culture to Bay Area
While Outside Lands in San Francisco was expected to attract a quarter million people to San Francisco, another event in the Bay Area also offered music, food and dancing, but with an island flair.
South Bay leaders plan to impede construction of ICE facilities with bureaucratic red tape
South Bay leaders announced a new strategy to prevent immigration detention centers in the area by using normal government bureaucracy as their weapon.
Workers in Alameda County pushing for $30 minimum wage
The measure would phase in the $30-dollar wage depending on the size of the business. Large employers would reach that level by 2030, mid-size by 2035, and small businesses by 2037.
San Anselmo residents want their money back after pulling out of flood control district
Two years ago, the town of San Anselmo voted to withdraw from a controversial flood control district. But homeowners continued to be charged to support its operation. Now, advocates are saying they want that stopped and they want their money back.
Plank closes after 12 years in Oakland, raising new concerns about Jack London Square's future
The COVID-19 pandemic permanently changed how many people spend money on dining and entertainment. Now, another Oakland business has become a casualty of those shifts.
Thousands gather in Pacifica for World Dog Surfing Championships despite rough surf
Thousands of people converged on the small town of Pacifica on Saturday morning to witness an event that has become an annual phenomenon: dog surfing.
Geyserville pushing for SMART train station to drive business into community
As the SMART train line plans stations at both Healdsburg and Cloverdale, the town of Geyserville, located in the middle, is saying, why not us?
Stinson Beach remains under high surf warning
The surf warning began over the weekend, with dangerous and unpredictable wave action including rip currents and sneaker waves. At Stinson, the swell direction tends to run parallel with the beach, which means people caught in them usually get shoved sideways up the beach about 100 yards.
Electric vehicle sales lag as hybrid cars becoming top-sellers in California
A new survey reveals that EV sales have declined significantly from a year ago, while consumers are increasingly turning to gas-powered hybrid vehicles.