Bay Area veterinarians sound the alarm about an increase in tick bites
After a wet winter, Bay Area veterinarians are now sounding the alarm about an increase in tick bites.
North Bay teen's 3D printing project could soon save lives
3D printers are being used in new ways to build everything from rocket launchers to replicas of patients' hearts to help medical doctors. A North Bay teenager is taking his 3D printing skills to another level by helping neighbors and now even researchers at UCSF.
Amid tech downsizing, Bay Area firm helps give office furniture a new home
As tech companies continue to layoff tens of thousands of workers and downsize their office space, there's a glut of office furniture left behind.
Wet, windy storm season creates surplus of work for tree removal companies
The wet winter that wreaked havoc across the Bay Area has tree removal companies facing a serious backlog of work.
Palo Alto architect designs 'plug-in' accessory dwelling unit
California's housing crisis has innovators thinking outside the box to come up with solutions from many angles. In Palo Alto, one architect has a novel plan to help multigenerational households.
Plan to remove dam in Marin County's Tennessee Valley could be hampered by endangered frog
A plan in place to remove a dam for safety reasons near a North Bay beach has raised questions about the impact the removal could have on an endangered frog.
San Francisco crab fisherman proposes radical change from traditional methods
A local crab fisherman has come up with a simple idea that could allow crab pots to remain at sea while keeping migrating whales safe.
'Mamasan' helps Larkspur's Fukusuke Restaurant persevere with family touch
As ordering through QR codes at restaurants, added service fees, and shorter menus become the norm when dining out, small independent restaurants are facing enormous challenges to keep customers satisfied.
Palo Alto bans e-bikes on unpaved paths in open space preserves
A new state law gave e-bikes more access this year but local lawmakers can still pass ordinances to ban e-bikes in certain parts of their cities.
Oakland nonprofit helping teach young people how to read receives boost
A $3 million donation to an Oakland nonprofit from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is infusing dozens of newly-trained reading tutors into the city's underrepresented schools.
Rescue of high school basketball player highlights risk of cardiac arrest in sports
The use of an AED (automated external Defibrillator) during an NFL game that saved Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's life has put a spotlight on the risk of cardiac arrest in sports.
Napa wineries adapting to changing weather conditions
As extreme weather batters California throughout the year, wineries are making subtle changes that could help in big ways.
Shipyard Trust for the Arts fuels San Francisco Bayview Hunter's Point art scene
Rising costs including housing have impacted artists in San Francisco for decades trying to make a living.
Bay Area used car dealerships struggle despite upturn in prices and inventory
Many small used car dealerships have struggled to stay in business while they wait for the market to stabilize, including one East Bay family that is feeling the impact.
Volunteer organization rallies help for those still cleaning up from January storms
More than a month after atmospheric rivers wreaked havoc across the state and in the Bay Area, the clean-up effort continues in Santa Cruz County.