Vendors at Richmond’s flea market say customers vanished after Bay Area immigration operations were announced. Some longtime sellers are considering closing as weekend attendance falls.

State filings show HPE, Hitachi Vantara and Sunnyvale‑based Cepheid are trimming staff across Silicon Valley, adding to a continuing wave of tech layoffs.

A community mourns the death of a neighborhood cat, KitKat, killed by an autonomous Waymo vehicle, igniting debate and calls for local regulation of self-driving cars in San Francisco's Mission District.

A nonprofit called WeHope will run the Arena Hotel in San Jose starting Dec. 1 under a short-term $2.7M city grant. Residents say they hope the change will speed moves into permanent housing.

San Francisco is mailing activation letters this week to CalFresh households with one‑time prepaid grocery cards to cover delayed November SNAP benefits. Here’s who qualifies and how to activate.

The Alameda Free Library receives a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to honor its role as a historic Carnegie Library and support its continued service as a beacon of public education.

The Golden Gate Half Marathon had to change its course due to a federal government shutdown affecting park closures. The race will not be US Track and Field certified this year.

Antioch High School forfeited a football game due to student conduct issues, emphasizing accountability and adherence to the school's values, despite a strong season record.

KitKat, a beloved bodega cat, was reportedly killed by a Waymo autonomous vehicle in the Mission District, raising concerns over self-driving car safety.

Oakland's Fruitvale district is hosting its 30th Día de los Muertos festival with precautions against immigration enforcement, including trained volunteers and a legal aid pavilion.

Two avian flu outbreaks in Sonoma County have resulted in the culling of tens of thousands of ducks and the loss of over 231,000 birds, prompting increased industry vigilance and biosecurity measures.

California nurses, including those in San Ramon, striked against Tenet Healthcare seeking better staffing and patient care conditions, despite protracted negotiations since February.

San Francisco Fire Department rescued a dog that fell off a cliff at Fort Funston, with help from an SFPD drone. The successful operation resulted in a joyful reunion with its owner.