7-story apartment building approved in San Jose, adding 118 homes near Cupertino border
San Jose has approved permits for a seven-story, 118-unit housing complex at 1000 S. De...
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One Bay Area city tried an innovative program to deal with its abandoned shopping cart problem. Here’s what happened.
Earlier this year, San Jose politicians announced they were targeting the thousands of abandoned shopping...
San Jose could approve $8 million settlement for 2022 La Victoria police shooting tied to racist texting scandal
The San Jose City Council could approve an $8 million settlement in January tied to...
Pressure mounts for East Bay mayor to resign after controversial posts about Israel
'Hateful rhetoric such as this harms not only those directly targeted, but also the integrity...
San Jose school issues apology after board trustee sang ‘inappropriate’ song at winter concert
Reed Elementary School said the song included "references that were not appropriate for a young...
Could a sugary-drink tax fund San Jose’s parks? Voters may decide in 2026.
San Jose is exploring a potential revenue measure, possibly a parcel or sugary-beverage tax, to...
Interim Livermore-Pleasanton Fire chief promoted permanently
Chief Aaron Lacey replaces former Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Chief Joe Testa, who retired in August.
A councilmember’s obscene gesture went viral. His policies are reshaping Oakland’s politics.
It was the latest of several recent policy decisions by a mostly new council —...
Jewish group calls for Richmond mayor to resign following controversial social media posts
The posts raised questions about the recent fatal mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on...
Dublin City Council takes a stand against former federal prison reopening for ICE after community outrage
"Families have been terrorized to the point where people are afraid to leave their homes,"...
Oakley names new mayor, vice mayor
Oakley appointed Hugh Henderson as its next mayor while councilmember Aaron Meadows will serve as...
Facing ‘substantial’ earthquake risk, South Bay city inches toward multimillion-dollar rehaul of City Hall
Cupertino City Council set aside the first sum of money toward a multi-million-dollar renovation of...
Afghan couple reflects on impact of Trump’s travel ban as anti-immigrant rhetoric intensifies
“Afghanistan is not a backward country where we eat people. Islam is not a bad...
Why Oakland will soon begin charging for street parking on Sundays
Free parking on Sundays may seem like a staple of city life, but an increasingly...
Advocates question progress city claims is being made at San Jose animal shelter
Animal advocates continue to be at odds with management of San Jose's animal shelter, questioning...
South Bay city swaps vice mayor and mayor in ‘unorthodox’ move
Cupertino City Council appointed a new mayor and vice mayor after a dispute over who...
Officials reveal mistakes that impacted East Bay refinery fire response
Oil crews used incompatible radio systems that delayed establishment of command center by two hours.
This Bay Area county is experimenting with a first-in-the-state pilot program for faster housing construction. Can it help solve the affordability crisis?
A new Alameda County pilot program called the Scalable Housing Investment Funding Toolkit, or SHIFT,...
A controversial Oakland port development moves forward after city loses ‘coal war’
"At this point, it's just another development project," Oakland's top administrator said. "The city has...
East Bay residents meet in Union City to discuss county homelessness
According to a 2024 count, there were 9,450 homeless people in Alameda County, including 6,343 people...
Oakland to pave roads with lucrative bond sale attained despite city’s credit rating decline
"When the financial markets believe in Oakland's direction, that helps us fund the work that...
Audit recommends stronger drug storage and oversight at San Jose Fire Department
An audit prompted by the April arrest of a fire captain for allegedly tampering with...
Former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy dies
Cassidy, who was elected mayor in 2010, was hailed as a dedicated public servant.
Saratoga council names Chuck Page as mayor and Tina Walia as vice mayor
Saratoga rotates their mayor and vice mayor among councilmembers yearly, but due to the cancelled...
San Jose’s vast surveillance network is watching you. Be afraid.
The city's license plate cameras are collecting revealing data that police elsewhere are searching —...
San Jose mayor seeks greater partnership from next governor to solve homelessness
Mayor Matt Mahan believes the next governor of California needs to be a change agent...
South Bay city opts to add bike lanes at cost of parking, after heated marathon meeting
Sunnyvale City Council voted to remove parking on a strip of road to bring in...
San Jose historic preservation ordinance changes clear potential hurdle for redevelopment of St. James Park
San Jose has created a pathway for projects "detrimental" to historic guidelines to proceed when...
Vallejo mayor also a professor at Pleasant Hill’s Diablo Valley College
When she's not working at City Hall, Sorce teaches students economics in her classroom.
Bay Area mayor accused of not living in the city she governs
Fairfield Mayor Cathrine Moy may face a Quo Warranto challenge for allegedly living outside Fairfield...
Pittsburg appoints new mayor, vice mayor
Dionne Adams said she was “deeply humbled and profoundly grateful” to be given the opportunity...
Menlo Park council puts voters in charge of downtown housing plans
Menlo Park is required to plan nearly 3,000 new homes by 2031
San Jose approves large Builder’s Remedy project in Willow Glen
San Jose has approved permits for a seven-story, 126-unit development at 940 Willow St. that...
South Bay city approves massive Amazon warehouse amid labor disputes
Milpitas City council cleared the way for the Amazon warehouse that would offer delivery in...
West San Jose development represents the first project in the city approved under streamlined infill policy
San Jose has approved a 540-unit mixed-use development on Stevens Creek Boulevard, marking the first...
Richmond police pick assistant chief to take over leadership reins
Simmons has been with the department for 17 years.
San Francisco sues 10 food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods
The lawsuit argues that ultraprocessed food from the likes of Coca-Cola and Nestle are responsible...
Ex-East Bay cop sentenced to 7 years in law enforcement corruption scandal
Devon Wenger has long maintained that he was prosecuted for attempting to speak out against...
Air quality district fines Chevron $900,000; claims refinery didn’t properly monitor pollution
The Bay Area Air Quality District's fines come after the company failed to upgrade 20...
Judge finalizes court win for environmental activists and Dublin open space
Seth Adams, a director of Save Mount Diablo, said Judge Michael Markman's Nov. 19 decision...
How many parked vehicles with expired registrations has San Jose towed?
A new expired vehicle registration program in San Jose issued 552 citations and towed 527...
Milpitas mayor announces run for state Senate
Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano touts her "common sense," moderate politics and decades of political experience...
New Cupertino mayor, vice mayor to be named on Dec. 11
Public is invited to swearing-in ceremony at Community Hall.
Muslim group demands answers on UC Berkeley’s cooperation with federal antisemitism probe
BERKELEY — Concerned that the rights of students and faculty have been violated, a national...
Santa Clara County promoted Measure A as a healthcare fix. Now, DA Jeff Rosen says money should go to public safety
The DA, along with a coalition of public safety unions, endorsed the sales tax increase.
Pittsburg to focus on technology, sports tourism, energy and industrial redevelopment, mayor says
Mayor says Pittsburg is positioning itself as a 'regional powerhouse' for investment and innovation
‘Hateful’ graffiti targeting Israel condemned in East Bay
The vandalism isn’t a new phenomenon in the city, but it's definitely spiked in the...
Trump administration to investigate UC Berkeley over Turning Point USA event
The investigation comes weeks after the campus event sparked protests and resulted in student arrests.
San Mateo County cities join county’s lawsuit against state over withheld $38 million
The case is pending in San Francisco Superior Court and the state is expected to...
Oakland police again dinged by federal official for investigating misconduct too slowly
It is a key task that U.S. District Court Judge William Orrick expects OPD to...
Neighbors up in arms about plans for Fremont cricket field
Preliminary blueprints for the Palm Avenue Community Park show possible plans for a cricket field...
Bay area native and Grammy-nominated artist whose comments on the Israel-Gaza war stirred controversy tapped for Super Bowl week concert outside San Jose City Hall
The city has invested in planning “events around the events,” including at least 100 watch...
After historic ordinance sunk Japantown businesses, San Jose city officials eye reforms
Ambiguous, timely, and costly processes around historic properties have made rehabilitation and development more difficult.
AG Rob Bonta spent nearly $500K on lawyers while trying to be ‘helpful’ amid East Bay corruption probe, adviser says
Bonta's legal bills are historically large, reflecting how he retained a premier law firm in...
Cupertino City Council appoints Tina Kapoor as city manager
Cupertino appoints Tina Kapoor as city manager after her time in the temporary role. She...
Despite some residents’ pushback, San Jose approves allowing concerts at PayPal Park
San Jose has approved a permit to allow PayPal Park to host up to 15...
Oakland rejects $2 million contract with surveillance company over concerns of ICE spying
Flock Safety was shown the door after hundreds rallied against the company.
Pittsburg councilmembers to get a pay bump for first time in 30 years
Pittsburg City Councilmembers have increased their pay for the first time in 30 years. However,...
The opening of San Jose’s latest tiny home community puts the city on track to triple its shelter system this year
San Jose has opened its 11th interim housing site this year with the completion of...
‘Frivolous’ landmarking attempts stunt housing, Berkeley council says
In a city of about 120,000 residents, it takes only about 50 to trigger a...
Another Bay Area city is banning gas-powered leaf blowers. But not everyone is ready for the switch to electric.
Los Altos became the first to oust the noisy power tools in 1991 – a...
Belal Aftab: Saratoga’s story is one of steadiness, vigilance
Aftab reflects on his year in the mayor’s chair.
After nearly three years, these Bay Area cities still lack a state-approved housing plan
The jurisdictions could be hit with steep fines and lose control over land use decisions.
Fed up with crime, an Almaden HOA has sued San Jose in the latest escalation of its longstanding gate dispute
A wealthy homeowners' association in Almaden has escalated its long-running dispute with the city of...
Oakland appoints an interim police chief as it prepares to find a permanent hire
"We have a lot of good leaders in the Oakland Police Department," Mitchell said. "Jim...
Water district picks five projects totaling $3.9 billion to boost water supplies by 2050
Reservoirs, groundwater banking, recycled water aim to reduce shortages in severe droughts
Taves: Turning Point set a trap. UC Berkeley fell in deep.
Cal's protesters became unwitting accomplices in conservatives' content strategy aimed at undermining universities — and...
Milpitas interim city manager extends stay after resignation letter, censure drama
Milpitas Interim City Manager Deanna Santana has temporarily held back on her decision to resign,...
Isn’t that special (district)? Quiet mini California governments hold your billions
These 'phantom' agencies have seen revenue, expenses and cash rise way faster than inflation. You...
74-year-old rule against heavy trucks driving I-580 through Oakland is back under review
Caltrans officials will dive into the noise pollution and air quality impacts around lifting the...
Bay Area rancher’s gate across road puts new twist in public access fight
Fremont officials told rancher Chris George he must remove "illegally constructed" gate from Morrison Canyon...
With overtime and other staffing costs ballooning, a Bay Area city attempts to fix its budget crisis
As Hayward revises its 2025-2026 budget after depleting $31 million in its general fund budget,...
Pinole city manager announces resignation
City Manager Kelcey Young's last day will be Nov. 28, just more than a year...
San Leandro Councilman Bryan Azevedo pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges
A judge allowed him to remain free on a $25,000 bond while the case is...
Oakland Housing Authority property manager fired, charged in $5,000 theft
Police are also investigating claims that she charged prospective tenants deposits that went to her...
New building codes in Los Gatos support electrification
Nov. 4 council vote in line with town's greenhouse gas reduction plan.
Sheriff finalists face public as San Mateo County board prepares to appoint new leader
Board of Supervisors to select San Mateo’s next sheriff Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Ex-Oakland mayoral staffer prepares to file lawsuit alleging wrongful termination
In separate legal filings, former chief of staff Leigh Hanson and junior staffer Brandon Harami...
Pittsburg considers Brentwood official for city manager position
Pittsburg is considering the appointment of Darin Gale from Brentwood as its next city manager....
Saratoga council strips two houses of historical resource designations
Properties on Sixth Street, Camino Barco no longer meet city's criteria.
UC Berkeley faces federal scrutiny after Turning Point USA tour sparks violence and protests
DOJ to launch a federal investigation into UC Berkeley's handling of a Turning Point USA...
Oakland superintendent says ‘urgent’ situation requires painful cuts
Oakland Unified Superintendent Gail Saddler said the district will host a special meeting on Nov....
San Jose breweries join nationwide collaboration for immigrant rights
Clandestine, Fox Tale donating proceeds from beer sales to nonprofit.
Richmond’s $1 million immigrant relief program moves forward
Split between three organizations, the Multicultural Institute, Catholic Charities East Bay and East Bay Sanctuary...
What’s at stake in the battle over SNAP funding? One Bay Area county has a $21 million contingency plan.
Contra Costa County will administer the funds via debit card to more than 100,000 local...
Alameda County’s Measure B pushes closer to a win
Latest counts show nearly 65% of south Alameda County voters in favor Measure B with...
Federal agents conduct ‘knock and talk’ visits in Fremont, officials say
Federal agents appeared in Fremont seeking 'voluntary cooperation' on Saturday, city officials said
Oakland LGBTQ center reduces services, seeks new funding after losing federal grants over its DEI focus
The Oakland LGBTQ center said it was told it would not receive funding because it...
Contra Costa cops eliminate protocol that opened public access to police killings
Contra Costa implemented coroner's inquests for every law enforcement-involved fatality in the 1980s, but now...
Who’s vying to be San Mateo County’s next sheriff? Meet the final three candidates
Sheriff finalists will face a public Q&A at 6 p.m. on Nov. 10
Editorial: Children in zip ties. Warrantless raids. Tear gas. Enough already.
Escalating immigration raids ensnare citizens; Bay Area leaders must stand firm in opposing administration's overreach.
San Mateo County supervisors pick three finalists for sheriff after Corpus’ historic ouster
Final selection expected on Nov. 12
With Nancy Pelosi’s pending retirement, Bay Area will miss ‘her counseling, her fire and her voice’
Gratitude for the former House Speaker poured in from Bay Area Democrats on Thursday
Data center and advanced manufacturing campus eyed near regional wastewater treatment facility in North San Jose
Prologis’ development proposal includes four 99MW data center buildings, totaling 1.68 million square feet and...
Antioch council approves housing projects by developer involved in alleged corruption scheme
Two housing projects linked to a developer, who came under public scrutiny after being accused...
Nancy Pelosi announces she will not seek reelection to Congress after nearly 40 years in Washington
Nancy Pelosi, the first and only female speaker of the US House of Representatives and...
Concord’s White Pony Express boosts anti-hunger work amid SNAP freeze
The nonprofit is running an increased Contra Costa County food drive through Nov. 30 to...
Plea deal may be in works for East Bay councilman charged in federal corruption case
Word of a possible plea deal came as prosecutors publicly linked Bryan Azevedo's case to...
Three unanswered questions about Oakland’s federal corruption case
Not sure what became of the federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao...
What can AI do for you? San Jose announces ‘AI for All’ partnership with Google, OpenAI and Anthropic
San Jose has formed a new partnership with some of the largest tech companies to...