San Jose police changes its automated license plate reader policy over privacy concerns
Across San Jose, nearly 474 automated license plate reader cameras scan passing vehicles every day, capturing plate numbers, vehicle descriptions, and location.
Marin County proposes workforce housing project for school staff, county employees
Planned on state-owned land near the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, the development includes 135 workforce apartments for educators, school staff, and county employees.
Nonprofit's plan for outdoor kids camp in Castro Valley opposed by some residents
At issue is a proposal by an Oakland-based nonprofit that runs outdoor programs to bring students from different backgrounds together through nature. The nonprofit acquired 37 acres of undeveloped land with the hope of building a permanent home for its programs.
Bay Area woman says growing up in Iran solidified her support for U.S. intervention
She said she remembers her family dancing and experiencing a much different life before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
SF residents optimistic that speed cameras will lead to drivers slowing down
San Francisco residents say they've noticed the flashing lights from the cameras, identifying license plates of speeding cars, and hope the citations will lead to drivers slowing down.
San Francisco seeks to cut red-tape on tree removal and replacement process
San Francisco city officials are pushing to change how trees are planted or removed in the city as part of the construction permitting process.
Bay Area family supports lawsuit accusing social media apps of being addictive, harmful
The family believes the outcome of the trial can lead to significant changes within the social media industry and help other families become even more aware of what they say are deadly devices in the hands of children.
Bay Area environmental group pushes to ban all fishing at Duxbury Reef
A Bay Area environmental group is pushing for more restrictions and protection at one of the largest shale reefs in North America. As part of its proposal to the state, all fishing would be banned.
Younger crowds contribute to retail boom in San Francisco's Japantown
San Francisco's Japantown continues to attract younger crowds, which has been pivotal to its economic recovery according to business leaders in the community.
SF based immigration attorney speaks about switching parties, voting Trump in 2024
She said she switched parties and voted for Trump in 2024, after supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016, and campaigning for Biden in 2020.
Proposed high-rise residential tower in San Rafael would be tallest building in city
Residents say that what could replace an empty office building, which sits off the 101 Freeway in San Rafael at 700 Irwin Street, will worsen already heavily congested traffic.
Bay Area company is automating home construction with mobile robotic factories
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
Bay Area organization helping food truck owners connect with established restaurateurs
Food truck owners were recently invited to a food entrepreneur workshop. Matt Cohen is the founder of Off the Grid, which hosted the event inside its newly opened Union Square pop-up in coordination with Vacant to Vibrant.
Guerneville family living in a motel after tree falls on their home
A Guerneville man said a tree fell on their home and narrowly missed his 3-year-old daughter's crib. He said they are still waiting for insurance officials to inspect their house and have been living in a motel.
Winemaker building replica of historic Fountaingrove Round Barn in Santa Rosa
The barn was originally built in 1899, commissioned by Kanaye Nagasawa, a pioneering Japanese immigrant, winemaker, and leader of a utopian community who became known as the "Baron of Fountaingrove."