San Francisco landlords face deadline for required fire alarm upgrade
Thousands of landlords in San Francisco face an upcoming deadline to upgrade fire alarms, with some raising concerns that the new rules are too costly and unnecessary.
Study predicts California could lose more than half its beaches by 2100
A new study to be published forecasts close to three-quarters of California's beaches could disappear by 2100.
Beekeepers see reduced production after prolonged winter
Local beekeepers say the prolonged wet winter reduced honey production, making it difficult for bees to get enough food or pollen, as well as increasing the number of opportunistic viruses impacting hives.
Wet winter remnants create ideal mosquito breeding conditions
Another impact of California's wet winter: Mosquitoes are finding perfect breeding grounds where there's standing water.
Marin County village has gone 4 months without a post office
A tiny coastal town in the North Bay is facing a problem it hasn't had to think about in more than 150 years. 3 months ago, the Bolinas post office shut down, leaving residents with limited options to receive and send mail.
Korean brewery in Oakland encourages diversity in craft beer industry
The popularity of craft beer has risen exponentially over the last decade, with different backgrounds and ethnic flavors finding their ways into craft beef like never before. One brewery in the East Bay is taking its recent success to another level, and is now opening new doors for others to enter.
Steep permit fee threatens free sidewalk libraries in San Francisco
A San Francisco couple's little free library in front of their home has become the focal point of a debate about permits required by the city.
Oakland mom urges parents to rethink supporting teachers strike
One Oakland mother claims students have been out of school long enough and is leading a grassroots push to end the teachers strike.
'Pop-up' crab pots to allow fishermen to extend Dungeness season while protecting whales
U.S. fisheries are facing more closures because of gear that can harm marine life including endangered whales. New technology that has helped reopen fisheries along the east coast is now being tested in the Bay Area.
Warriors program funds and trains Bay Area minority business owners
The Golden State Warriors are getting attention for their work off the court. The Franchise Fund program has helped dozens of minority-owned small businesses access training and certification, which ultimately lead to more networking opportunities.
Family, activists demand release of security camera video in Banko Brown slaying
Family and activists advocating for Banko Brown rallied in front of Manny's Monday night in the Mission, where District Attorney Brooke Jenkins cancelled a scheduled appearance.
North Bay horse therapy program gets big boost
A North Bay non-profit running a horse therapy program that helps children and adults with special needs just got a major donation.
Battle brews over plans to cut down 100-year-old cypress tree in Dillon Beach
Storm damage and downed trees across the Bay Area have residents battling over which trees need to be removed and which ones can stay in their neighborhoods.
Following a record rainy season, Novato residents face higher water rates
Despite months of soaking rains across California, water customers in one North Bay city who may be victims of their own conservation success are about to get hit with a water-rate hike.
Oakland small business see hopes of ballpark business revival dashed
For so many small business owners, the latest news of the A's likely departure hurts, not only as fans but also puts their stores in a state of limbo, especially the ones that would have benefited from the construction of a new ballpark.