SFMTA seeing more fares paid after increasing presence on Muni system
Part of the new strategy includes redeploying Transit Fare Inspectors (TFIs) in a way to make them more visible throughout the MUNI system.
San Mateo's B Street Books to leave downtown location due to business boom
In business for 16 years in San Mateo, there are many chapters to B Street Books' story. In the one currently being written, there is a lot to unpack and a lot for owner Lewis Cohen to pack up.
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation's $25,000 federal grant terminated by NEH
Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation received notice from the National Endowment for the Humanities that it moved to terminate a $25,000 federal grant it had previously awarded the organization.
Almost all Bay Area counties saw an increase in population from 2023-'24
For the last several years, one of the big stories in the Bay Area has been the so-called Bay Area exodus. But the latest data shows that trend could be reversing.
Cupertino residents stunned after apartments set to become student housing
A community college district is set to buy a Cupertino apartment complex to help students facing sky-high housing costs. Current residents said they have been blindsided, as they need to find a new place to live.
CPUC concept of ending solar subsidies gets pushback from homeowners
California utility officials are looking at getting rid of big financial perk that comes with installing solar panels as a way of reducing energy costs for everyone else.
Man behind 2028 "Calexit" bid says movement for California to secede gaining traction
Of the 50 stars on the American Flag, star number 31 became California's in 1850. Nearly 200 years later, there is a growing push for that marriage to end, from people who believe California and America have drifted too far apart.
San Mateo bike lanes on Humboldt Street spur neighborhood debate
Residents in San Mateo are battling over the city's removal of some bike lanes as officials explore other ways for drivers and cyclists to share the road.
Sons of "Godfather of Silicon Valley" create children's book to inspire kids
There are a lot of lessons the late Roy Clay Sr., "the Godfather of Silicon Valley," taught his children, and one of them is being turned into a children's book
Pilots offer passengers reassurance about flight safety
After 67 people were killed in the recent mid-air collision near DC's Regan National Airport, marking the deadliest US aviation disaster in decades, safety has been top of mind for some people.
Final touches being made on floats for SF Chinese New Year Parade
As San Francisco prepares to welcome its annual Chinese New Year Festival and Parade, the people who build the floats are busy with the finishing touches.
North Bay winery owner keeps eye on evolving attitudes towards alcohol
Americans are changing their attitudes on alcohol and drinking, and it's having a big impact on Wine Country.
Forest ranger rescues goose "in rough shape" from Mount Shasta during routine patrol
U.S. Forest Service Ranger Nick Meyers recently took a snowmobile ride down Mount Shasta for a rescue he will always remember.
Liberty Mutual plans to exit state's condo, rental insurance markets in 2026
Some of the largest insurers have stopped writing new policies or pulled out of California entirely in recent years.
San Francisco expecting better tourism year with more conventions lined up
San Francisco is expecting a better tourism year in 2025 as the city will be hosting more conventions than it did in 2024.