Quake-damaged communities face daunting recovery following Humboldt County shaker
Some communities damaged in Tuesday's 6.4 magnitude earthquake on the Humboldt County coast are looking at a challenging road to recovery.
'Lost Coast' residents take stock of damage following 6.4 Humboldt County earthquake
Humboldt County residents spent the day assessing the damage to their homes and businesses after yet another earthquake in a region where quakes are fairly common.
New Hercules mayor, 25-year-old Alex Walker-Griffin, embraces his local upbringing
The City of Hercules has sworn in a new mayor, 25-year-old Alex Walker-Griffin who previously served as Vice Mayor. That's right, 25. But he's already been around politics for a few years, and he's very much a product of Hercules.
'It doesn't even feel real'; New mayor Alex Walker-Griffin embraces all things Hercules
Like all kids growing up, dreams of what his future might hold danced through Alex Walker-Griffin's head.
Scientific community buzzing about Lawrence Livermore Lab fusion breakthrough
On Tuesday, officials with the U.S. Department of Energy will announce details regarding a breakthrough fusion experiment conducted by researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
El Cerrito resident celebrates 106th birthday
A remarkable milestone was celebrated in the East Bay Friday afternoon as El Cerrito resident Theresa Parella marked her 106th birthday.
Despite having housing assistance, San Francisco woman struggles to find a new home
A homeless woman who takes care of her disabled brother during the day while holding down a job at night has discovered that finding a place to live, even with her brother eligible for housing assistance, has proved nearly impossible.
Woman, disabled brother navigate Bay Area housing obstacle course
It's estimated that there are nearly 40,000 homeless people in the Bay Area, many of whom are eligible for housing assistance. Getting that help, however, is a challenge that can take years. For Latrice Washington, a San Francisco woman trying to secure a home for her disabled brother, it is a monumental climb.
SFNext: Formerly homeless San Franciscan urges dramatic change
For many of us, it's hard to imagine how San Francisco can have so much wealth, and yet so many people are homeless and living in poverty.
Approaching storm unlikely to help North Bay reservoir levels
The rain arriving in Northern California is certainly welcome news, but it's not likely to deliver much in the way of water to be stored in Sonoma County reservoirs.
One-man radio station in shadow of Mount Shasta keeps the rock rollin'
Northern California can claim something of an antique: rock 'n roll radio done the old fashioned way and, for one man, that means doing it the hard way.
Second Harvest food bank volunteer works as a one-man distribution team
One man who regularly receives help from a South Bay food bank also works hard to give back, bringing food to those in need.
SF Muni's Central Subway to finally carry passengers Saturday
After a decade of construction, and nearly 4 years behind schedule, San Francisco's Central Subway project is finally entering service on Saturday, limited as it may be.
Councilman Loren Taylor extends lead in Oakland mayoral race
The mayor's race in Oakland remained without a decision Wednesday evening, though the current frontrunner continued to widen his narrow lead.
Twitter layoffs part of a larger trend in tech industry
Twitter's downsizing might be hogging the spotlight, but the social media giant does not stand alone. The tech industry has seen months of steady layoffs now, affecting many across the Bay Area.