Livermore July 4 fireworks show a labor of love for part-time pyrotechnician
"I do it for the love of it, and I've been doing it for almost 30 years," says James Wolf. who is choreographing Livermore's "Salute to the 4th of July" fireworks display.
4th of July: 'Safe and sane' fireworks sales begin in handful of Bay Area cities
Wednesday marked the start of "safe and sane" fireworks sales ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend. There are only a handful of cities that still allow fireworks sales and use. In Alameda County they're allowed in Dublin, Newark, and Union City.
Signs on public property to be banned in Livermore starting Saturday
Starting this weekend, one East Bay city is not allowing any more signs to be put up on public property - signs like those directing people to yard sales or kids' lemonade stands.
South Bay developer invokes 'Builder's Remedy' to proceed with condo project
A legal battle is brewing in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose where developers want to tear down a swim and tennis club and build condos that will include low-income housing.
Pioneering submersible pilot weighs in on OceanGate disappearance
Manned-submersibles have been used since the late 1950s to explore the ocean floor, and one of the pioneers of the technology is a Bay Area native.
Hospitality workers see troubling trend as major SF hotel investor skips loan payments
San Francisco hospitality workers say a decision by a major hotel group to scale back operations in the city is part of a troubling trend.
San Jose weighs plan to set up safe parking area for unhoused residents living in RVs
The city of San Jose could soon open a new site for unhoused residents to park their RVs and cars that would be the largest of its kind in the city.
State Farm decision to stop issuing homeowners insurance in California may drive up premiums
Tuesday marked the first business day since a major California insurance company, State Farm, announced it will no longer issue new homeowners insurance policies anywhere in the state.
Oakland teacher strike reaches full week; parents find classroom alternatives
During the weeklong Oakland teacher strike, attendance has been down by more than 95-percent across the district. Now one group of parents and volunteers has set up a Solidarity School to offer parents a classroom alternative.
Oakland teacher strike grinds into 4th day; Parents seek seat at bargaining table
Tens of thousands of students were still out of school Tuesday on the fourth day of the Oakland teachers' strike; and with parents struggling to find childcare during the day, some say they should have a seat at the bargaining table.
Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford on racist text scandal, troubled department
On the one-year anniversary of his taking the job, Antioch police chief Steven Ford addressed the racist texting scandal embroiling his department in a frank discussion with KPIX reporter Katie Nielsen.
Antioch police racist texts: Nearly half of department now involved in scandal
The scandal involving racist text messages sent by members of the Antioch Police Department was widening Tuesday, with word that nearly half of the city's police officers are now suspended for their alleged roles.
Update: Antioch woman says racist text message scandal confirmed suspicions about city's police
Outrage continues to grow among Antioch residents over a racist text message scandal that has dozens of police officers under the microscope.
Alameda PD signs off on $75,000 hiring bonus
Police departments across the country are stretched thin and struggling to attract recruits. Now, one Bay Area city has just signed off on what appears to be the biggest hiring bonus in the country - $75,000 for new officers.
Rain-battered Saratoga declares a state of emergency during latest storm
The city of Saratoga declared a state of emergency because of all the damage from recent storms, hoping to streamline the process of getting supplies and requesting financial help from state and federal governments.