San José is tackling homelessness and waterway pollution by meeting regional Water Board guidelines and creating No Encampment Zones in waterways. The city has also opened interim housing sites and plans more to provide long-term housing solutions.

Livermore is on high alert due to the detection of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, prompting the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District to take action and urge community cooperation.

The Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency Program celebrates 75 years of training physicians with a wide range of services and a rigorous curriculum, contributing significantly to local healthcare and global medical education.

Federal cuts to SNAP, known as CalFresh in Santa Clara County, threaten food security for 55,000 residents by reinstating work requirements and tightening eligibility.

Mountain View's homelessness has risen 56% since 2023, with increased use of RVs and legal changes impacting the situation; the city is implementing strategies to tackle this issue.

Silicon Valley is concerned over the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa fee increase, fearing it could hinder innovation and competitiveness, especially for startups reliant on global talent.

Documentary "In the Red" highlights the Bay Area Youth EMT program's transformative impact on young individuals, showcasing personal stories and the community's support.

San Francisco just wrote a $2.8 million check to end its three-year homeless lawsuit nightmare, but the money split tells a revealing story about who really benefits from such advocacy litigation. While lawyers walk away with the lion's share, the homeless people they represented got <1% — or enough for maybe 2-3 months of average San Francisco rent.

Benicia declares a Stage 4 water shortage due to damage to the main water line, urging a 40% water use reduction and relying on Lake Herman as a secondary source.

San Jose's first safe sleeping site for the homeless was shut down temporarily due to electrical issues, affecting the residents who were moved to other locations.

Nintendo celebrates Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary with events, including a mascot meet-and-greet in San Francisco and new game and movie releases.

Bay Area residents are protesting the ICE detention of Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old grandmother and undocumented immigrant who was apprehended during a routine appointment.

The Downtown Streets Team, a nonprofit helping the homeless and maintaining urban cleanliness, is closing due to funding losses, affecting services like The Food Closet and leaving cities like Palo Alto seeking alternatives.