Bay Area food bank takes fundraising 'Back to the Future'
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano held their annual fundraiser Thursday night at West Wind Solano Drive-In in Concord.
San Jose police chief rolls out reform plan in wake of multiple officer scandals
Police Chief Anthony Mata, flanked by other department leaders and San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, announced on Wednesday changes to department policy that will offer more oversight.
Protesters pooh-pooh Foster City plan to euthanize gross geese
Ahead of a city council meeting Tuesday, protesters rallied to ask council members to reconsider a plan to euthanize a portion of the more than 300 geese that now permanently reside in Foster City.
Enrollment decline hits Fremont schools amid impasse with teachers
Teachers, parents and students from the Fremont Unified School District held a protest ahead of Wednesday night's school board meeting - demanding higher salaries and hiring more nurses and school counselors.
Santa Clara County may deploy 'water cops' to catch water wasters
Santa Clara Valley Water District may deploy "water cops" to police the worst water wasters. Their official title is Water Waste Investigator.
Homicide linked to illegal pop-up market on San Jose VTA lot prompts investigation
In the South Bay, a series of underground events known as pop-up markets are attracting the attention of law enforcement. The unpermitted pop-ups events often have illegal sales of food, alcohol, drugs, and in one case, violence.
Oakland teachers stage one-day strike protesting school closing
Classes in Oakland were canceled Friday as teachers staged one-day a strike to protest school closures.