‘They treated us like animals’: ICE arrests at Bay Area courthouses left immigrants in fear, but judge’s order gives reprieve
A federal judge has temporarily barred ICE from making arrests at immigration courts across Northern...
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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...
Caltrain ridership surged 57% in 2025, but funding cliff looms
The agency projects an average annual funding shortfall of $75 million from 2027 through 2035...
A top West Contra Costa school leader announces retirement
The board and superintendent will select a replacement who will serve in the associate superintendent...
‘Gamesmanship’ and ‘bad faith’ alleged by two former DA employees suing Alameda County
The county has not released key text messages by Pamela Price and others
More than 125,000 ballots cast in Santa Clara County assessor runoff ahead of deadline
Vote centers will also be open on Christmas Day and through the weekend
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 —...
ICE agents banned from using West Contra Costa schools, Pinole city property
The policies prohibit federal agents from using publicly owned property for immigration operations, a move...
Kumar: The Assessor’s Office needs an outsider as leader — a changemaker
'Anyone running for assessor should offer essential reform, not just the same old bureaucracy.'
Fligor: Ensuring the Assessor’s Office keeps working for taxpayers and residents
'The role of assessor is not showy or political. Instead ... (it) is to fairly...
People of the Parks: Meet the folks committed to preserving and celebrating Bay Area parks
Meet some of the people who have dedicated their careers to preserving and celebrating the...
Bay Area officials demand answers on ‘unfathomable’ cancellation of $395 million Alameda veterans clinic
With more than 42,000 veterans, Alameda County has the largest number of veterans across any...
Age doesn’t quiet these voices: The Raging Grannies’ are growing louder
Gaggles of senior activists are flocking to the streets to protest social justice issues.
Opinion: Current Santa Clara County holiday season election wasteful and avoidable
Ranked choice voting could have saved taxpayers the $13 million cost of the Dec. 30...
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...
Share the Spirit: Las Trampas helps those with developmental disabilities advocate for themselves
The nonprofit founded in 1938 currently serves 86 individuals ranging from 22 to 72 years...
Oakley names new mayor, vice mayor
Oakley appointed Hugh Henderson as its next mayor while councilmember Aaron Meadows will serve as...
Super Bowl LX: Santa Clara to restrict street vendors, illegal merchandise sales in ‘clean zone’ around Levi’s Stadium
The zone will be activated from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 1 through...
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...
San Jose extends ban on new tobacco retailers
The city will defer any applications as it reexamines its tobacco retail regulations.
Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office establishes presence in Pittsburg
East County residents now have easier access to prosecutorial services with the opening of the...
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...
They said it: Cupertino council member apologizes
Quote of the week.
East Bay residents ‘Stand Together’ to help undocumented migrants
The Concord Immigration Court has made the county a lightning rod for the issue but...
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...
Plan for new Bay Area casino faces scrutiny amid shifting gaming operations
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ plan to build a 160-acre casino in Vallejo...
West Contra Costa schools land tentative deal with union, ending strike
The union, which represents more than 1,400 educators and other education professionals, celebrated the agreement...
Los Gatos swears in Rob Moore as mayor and Maria Ristow as vice mayor
Moore's priorities include housing, emergency preparedness and community vitality.
West Contra Costa schools creep closer to a new agreement as political pressure grows amid strike
The number of elected officials weighing in on the issue has steadily increased since the...
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...
For a transit agency on the brink, BART disruptions hit at perilous time
"When I look at this and all the incidents happening so close in time, I...
42 and counting: Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress
Congressional retirements can be a key barometer ahead of the midterm elections, an indicator of...
West Contra Costa school staff strike for second day as union says no progress made in negotiations
West Contra Costa Unified School District officials and union representatives say the other has the...
Editorial: Fligor is ready to be Santa Clara County assessor. Her opponent is not.
Dec. 30 runoff features one contender highly qualified for the job and one seeking to...
‘Introduces a creep factor’: Campaign worker for Rep. Mike Thompson rival investigated for surveilling congressman’s Napa County home
A 19-year-old linked to the campaign of challenger Eric Jones was investigated by the U.S....
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...
A year after being recalled from office, Pamela Price announces new campaign for Alameda County district attorney
Her announcement comes almost a year to the day from her last day as district...
Are robotaxis coming to Santa Cruz County? Sort of
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has given autonomous vehicle company Waymo the green light...
Pittsburg appoints new mayor, vice mayor
Dionne Adams said she was “deeply humbled and profoundly grateful” to be given the opportunity...
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 Contra Costa schools prepare for teacher strike Thursday
All campuses will be open and ready to welcome students during the strike, Superintendent Cheryl...
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...
‘We will do whatever it takes’: West Contra Costa educators to strike Thursday
For nearly 10 months, bargaining teams for the West Contra Costa Unified School District and...
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.
San Mateo County to receive $3.3 million from Sackler family in opioid settlement
The county said it was among the first to join legal action and opposed the...
Felony trial for pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters set to begin next month
Five Stanford activists charged with felony vandalism expected to go to trial next month.
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...
How Alameda County’s stonewalling legal approach has cost taxpayers millions
Cases that could have been settled quickly for a fraction of the ultimate cost have...
Binder sets sights on redemption for San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
New sheriff aims to steer department toward positive headlines amid scrutiny.
Rep. Eric Swalwell enters California governor’s race with an echo of iconic late-night TV moments
There was Bill Clinton and Arsenio Hall, then Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jay Leno. Now, there’s...
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.
Investigation into removal of superintendent reveals misuse of public funds, Santa Clara County Office of Ed says
The report's 14 findings say that under former superintendent Mary Ann Dewan's leadership, the Santa Clara...
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...
Backlash prompts Santa Clara County to hit pause on agricultural rezoning plan
Many businesses worried that the new changes could shut them down altogether.
Residents rally to prevent ground-level housing in Saratoga Village
Saratoga City Council called a joint meeting with the planning and heritage preservation commissions on...
San Mateo County moves to tighten limits on cooperation with ICE
San Mateo County logged 45 immigration-related detentions from September to October
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,...
Trump administration guts 40-year-old Bay Area college access program
For more than four decades, UC Berkeley ETS staff spent the fall months holding college...
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...
They said it: Taking robo-taxis up to freeway speed
Quote of the week.
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.
Why Warriors coach Steve Kerr isn’t afraid to speak out against Trump
Between attending last month's No Kings rally and the continued used of his platform, Steve...
Measure B appears to hold commanding lead in latest election results
Measure B is expected to generate $13 million annually over the next 12 years for...
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
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...
‘Are you trying to pull a fast one?’: Rumors of tech-backed ‘autonomy’ stir backlash to Sonoma County megaproject
Is the Network State — an online movement that uses cryptocurrency to fund self-governing micro-communities...
California celebrates modest progress in student achievement, but advocates warn it’s not enough
California made incremental gains in boosting student graduation rates, reducing chronic absenteeism and seeing more...
Trump official refers East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell to DOJ for mortgage fraud investigation
Swalwell, a prominent Trump critic, dismisses the allegation as politically motivated
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...
ACLU sues Santa Clara County DA for data to enforce Racial Justice Act amid privacy pushback
The civil-liberties group seeks data to assess how race influences charging and sentencing decisions in...
Ken Binder named new San Mateo County sheriff
Kenneth Binder will serve by appointment until January 2029
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.
Saratoga council strips two houses of historical resource designations
Properties on Sixth Street, Camino Barco no longer meet city's criteria.
106-year-old East Bay veteran battles for WWII nurses’ Congressional Gold Medal
Some nurses were killed by enemy fire. Others spent years as prisoners of war. Most...
Former East Bay Parks general manager threatens legal action against board of directors after resigning
Sabrina Landreth alleges the board of directors asked her to "compromise my integrity."
Bay Area protesters celebrate their role in the Proposition 50 victory
For people who have spent the past nine months attending Tesla Takedowns and massive No...
They said it: Text messages in county assessor race
Quote of the week.
Newsom’s CARE Court helping fewer than expected in Bay Area
Some families are frustrated with the program's limitations in mandating mental health treatment.
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
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
Pelosi-isms: ‘Throw a punch, for the children’ and more forge a legacy
The enduring leadership of the first woman to become speaker of the House can not...
San Mateo County supervisors pick three finalists for sheriff after Corpus’ historic ouster
Final selection expected on Nov. 12
Trump takes parting shot at retiring Democrat Nancy Pelosi
“The retirement of Nancy Pelosi is a great thing for America,” the president said in...
After ‘blue wave’ election, Prop. 50 reshapes North Bay and California politics
In Northern California, the new boundaries dramatically reconfigure the 1st, 2nd and 4th congressional districts...
Bay Area restaurants offering free meals flooded with grateful SNAP families, donations
So many donations in cash and food have flooded into Tony & Alba’s, an Italian...
As Santa Clara County’s Measure A looks like it will prevail, county officials are still bracing for health care cuts
The revenue from Measure A is projected to fill one-third of the funding gap as...
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...
San Jose approves moratorium on new tobacco retailers, bans sale of nitrous oxide at smoke shops
The San Jose City Council has approved a pair of policy reforms – a temporary...
Alameda County’s Measure B leading in early results
Early results show about 64% of voters in favor of approving Measure B.
Santa Clara County assessor’s race appears headed to a runoff on Dec. 30
The special election was triggered by Larry Stone's decision to step down early.