SF Supervisor Dorsey proposes fine for pharmacies not carrying OTC Narcan
San Francisco continues to battle the fentanyl crisis on multiple fronts, and that could soon include the drug store counter.
Planned toll hike to keep public transit afloat gets mixed response
California lawmakers are working on a measure designed to keep public transit moving and avoid service cuts, as agencies continue to struggle to recover ridership: a temporary bridge toll hike.
Tech layoffs see former workers in high demand elsewhere
Tech layoffs have hit the Bay Area economy hard this year, but there are new signs the job cuts may be slowing down.
Annual AIDS Walk brings thousands to Golden Gate Park on Sunday
Approximately 2,000 people marched through Golden Gate Park on Sunday for the annual AIDS Walk San Francisco.
San Mateo hopes to hush train noise in residential areas
Noise pollution is a problem in urban areas across the Bay, but in San Mateo, one rail crossing has caused enough headaches that the city is finding a permanent solution.
Marine vet, former inmate reaping benefits from service dog trained in special prison program
A service dog trained in a special prison rehabilitation program is now helping a Marine veteran with PTSD. The same dog has also helped changed the life of a former inmate.
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office cracks down on illegal fireworks
The Fourth of July is still a few days away, but fireworks -- some legal and some not -- are already going off in Bay Area neighborhoods.
San Francisco rolls out program for pop-up businesses in empty downtown spaces
With retail stores closing down, property crime concerns, and complaints about open drug use, downtown San Francisco is having an image crisis. But the city has an idea to pull its downtown out of the doom loop and bring businesses back.
Caltrain officials weigh expanding the number of trains serving the South Bay
Caltrain has decided to hold off on a fare increase that was supposed to go into effect next month in addition to surveying riders to see if they would like service expanded in the South Bay.
Major Bay Area companies push employees to return to offices
A number of large Bay Area companies are moving employees away from remote work toward more time back in the office.
Napa Valley winemakers know wildfire risk still present even after winter's heavy rains
For the first time in several years, Napa Valley winemakers are heading into the summertime without a drought and with a dampened fire risk.
SFMTA plan to extend parking meter hours into evenings, Sundays on hold due to study
Drivers in San Francisco may soon face extended hours at parking meters across the city. While one shop owner fears driving customers away, transportation officials argue it will do the opposite.
Burlingame businesses worry new bike lanes could cut off customers
A planned reworking of a major thoroughfare in Burlingame has some business owners preparing for a serious decline in customers.
Burglar caught on camera hitting longtime San Francisco jewelry design shop
A break-in at a San Francisco jewelry and sculpture shop was caught on camera, and the owner of the shop is hoping the police will bring the suspect into custody.
San Jose animal shelter struggles to find forever homes for pandemic pets
San Jose Animal Care and Services is dealing with a record-high number of pets that need a home.