The Presidio boasts miniscule office vacancy rates compared to city as a whole
The low office vacancy rate throughout the area is translating to success for businesses operating within the Presidio.
Years in the making, Santa Cruz County supportive housing nears completion
The largest housing project of its kind in Santa Cruz County is now past the halfway point, and when finished, leaders think it'll play a key role in getting more unhoused people off the streets.
Attendees of Dreamforce in San Francisco comment on state of the city
A longtime manager at a cafe in San Francisco is hoping Dreamforce will present all of the out-of-towners with an opportunity for a perception correction.
New state law aims to hold driverless car companies accountable for traffic violations
Legislation is set to take effect next summer that will change the status quo and enable officers to issue a "notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance" to the AV operator for a robotaxi that breaks a traffic law.
San Francisco mayor highlights downtown business openings amid recovery push
On Friday, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Assemblymember Matt Haney led a walk through Union Square to talk about downtown recovery progress and challenges.
Bay Area Transit Month comes as agencies face rising ridership, looming deficits
Ridership is recovering for Muni and public transit systems across the board. But it's happening slowly, and the agencies are facing massive budget shortfalls.
Downtown San Francisco businesses take stock one year after Entertainment Zone launch
Friday marked the one-year anniversary of San Francisco's inaugural Front Street Entertainment Zone event, Oktoberfest on Front Street.
Pacifica whale watching group excited as humpback whales continue to visit area
A Facebook group called Pacifica Whalespotting was created a few years ago so people could take in the beauty together. There are now 35,000 members in the group.
Foster City will take another go at trying to manage its goose population
Foster City has long tried to manage its goose population. Its new plane involves tools they have used before, such as dogs, lasers, drones and more. But this time, they'll use them at the same time.
Blind Bay Area woman will be part of group summiting Mount Kilimanjaro
In the fall, a blind Mountain View woman will be part of a history-making expedition in which 11 blind hikers, with guides, will summit Mt. Kilimanjaro.
SF's move to electric appliances driving demand for contractors
One contractor said there is an opportunity to explore a new, worthwhile avenue of work as San Francisco moves towards its goal of net-zero emissions.
Oakland neighbors set to transform vacant Caltrans lot into vibrant garden
When Vincent Kitirattragarn looks at the dilapidated, overgrown, vacant lot at 54th and Shattuck in Oakland, he calls a spade a spade.
Leaders of Calexit petition plan to start over, refile ballot initiative
With a week until the signature deadline, the leaders of the California secession movement dubbed "Calexit" have decided to pull their attempted ballot initiative so they can re-file it later in the summertime.
Bay Area teen pilot develops AI tool to help other aviators navigate safely
A Bay Area teen pilot has come up with a new AI tool to prevent dangerous situations in the air, for pilots who are not getting a lot of help on the ground.
Bay Area HS students build solar-powered car to compete at Texas Motor Speedway
Come race time, several members of the team will take turns behind the wheel of the vehicle, driving it under the hot sun along the Texas Motor Speedway.