Facing respiratory virus surge, Bay Area communities weigh mask mandates
Across the Bay Area, some individual businesses, institutions, organizations and municipalities bringing back masking requirements in certain settings.
Logistics key as SF-Marin Food Bank feeds 56,000 homes per week
When running a food bank, making sure things get to where they're supposed to is half the battle, if not more.
After fire, beloved South Bay restaurant reopens in new location
When a beloved South Bay restaurant burned down over the summer, the owner vowed he would reopen.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley worker recalls childhood hunger struggles
It takes a serious community effort to help feed those in need in the community. The team of employees and volunteers at Second Harvest of Silicon Valley have a great understanding of the importance of the work they do there.
Bay Area home sellers see offers drop as interest rates weigh down buyers
A cooling Bay Area housing market is giving buyers more leverage but sales are still off thanks to the rising mortgage interest rate.
'The coldest winter'; Rising interest rates cool off Bay Area real estate market
The pendulum is shifting in what many have described as a 'roller coaster' real estate market. Sellers are no longer in the driver's seat, and buyers have the edge.
Inflation drives up prices at Bay Area Christmas tree lots
As a result of inflation, a trip to buy a Christmas tree may be more expensive than it was in previous years.
Shopping activity on Small Business Saturday rivals Black Friday
Many small business owners across the Bay Area have spent the past few months preparing for Small Business Saturday.
Spartan Food Pantry provides vital groceries to SJSU students in need
Inflation is hitting families hard this holiday, and that includes Bay Area college students who rely on campus food pantries as a critical resource.
Sierra Snow Lab: 'Weather whiplash events' will not break drought's tight grip
In terms of snowfall, the Sierra is off to a good start this year, but the big question remains -- will the momentum continue and give California what it needs to make a dent in the drought.
Guitarist's live outdoor music is bringing downtown Palo Alto restaurants back to life
Before the pandemic, Mike Annuzzi was a touring musician. When COVID struck, he lost 60 gigs overnight. Now, he's playing live music outdoors and bringing downtown Palo Alto restaurants back to life.
Conflict flares over proposed gun shop near Redwood City school
Officials in Redwood City have placed an emergency moratorium on new gun shops as a battle looms over a proposed store near a school.
San Mateo Japanese American cultural center to be razed for mixed-use development
New development often plays a big role in helping revitalize downtown areas. But with it comes change, which doesn't always come easy.
Recent rains likely put an end to Bay Area fire season
The recent rains and cooler temperatures have significantly dampened fire risk around the Bay Area, according to a top climate expert.
Small business neighbors of Twitter hopeful as work-from-home ends
Nearby business owners aren't happy to learn many at Twitter will be losing their jobs, but they hope the company's return to the office will give them a boost.