Burlingame mourns 4-year-old Ayden Fang, killed when a car driven by a 19-year-old hit him after an e-bike collision. A vigil was held, and a GoFundMe supports safety initiatives and a memorial scholarship.

The VTA Pride Bus celebrates LGBTQ+ icons and the 50th anniversary of Silicon Valley Pride, featuring notable figures like Harvey Milk and Angela Davis.

Kaiser Permanente's San Rafael nurses are protesting the layoff of 42 RNs and NPs, which they claim will affect patient care despite the company's $13 billion profit last year.

Sonoma County has launched SonomaCountyResilient.org, a new website to help reduce wildfire risks and improve ecosystem resilience. It offers resources, a hub for information, and highlights the county's proactive measures against wildfires.

SFUSD welcomes back nearly 50,000 students with a qualified educator in every classroom, amidst financial challenges and a new payroll system causing paycheck errors for some educators.

The Transgender District in San Francisco has launched the Riot Fund to raise $100,000 over three years due to significant federal and local funding cuts. Programs are on hold and the annual Riot Party will support the fund.

Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson proposes merging Laney College and Merritt College into Oakland City College to enhance financial stability and resource allocation.

Mayor Matt Mahan has launched 'Operation Clean-Up Columbus' to dismantle a large homeless encampment in Columbus Park, San Jose, amid concerns voiced by LGBTQ+ residents about the lack of suitable shelter options and their safety.

Berkeley Marina offers free boat tours on August 16 and September 13, featuring waterfront attractions, sailing lessons, fishing opportunities, and family-friendly activities like Adventure Playground.

Pending some city approvals, Halloween in the Castro will return for the third time this year as a tamer version of the long-gone legendary block party, though perhaps a bit more festive with a street closure this time.

SFUSD and SPARK SF Public Schools launch the "Be Here!" campaign to improve student attendance and secure vital state funding by promoting class attendance.

SEIU Local 1021 workers in Novato ended a three-day strike, returning to work amid ongoing labor agreement negotiations. City operations are resuming, with some delays expected.

San Jose opens Sunrise Pavilion, an affordable housing community for former foster youth, providing a mix of permanent and transitional units with on-site services for skill acquisition and support.