City staff are proposing an entertainment zone that would allow to‑go drinks on parts of Castro Street during city events. The City Council will consider the ordinance on April 14.

Alameda County will unveil a coordinated crackdown in Union City to tackle organized retail theft after a wave of takeover-style robberies rattled East Bay businesses.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to oppose any reopening of the shuttered FCI Dublin, citing the facility’s history of staff misconduct and infrastructure failures.

The EPA approved a $34M WIFIA loan to fund Daly City’s Vista Grande stormwater upgrades, aiming to curb flooding, reroute runoff to Lake Merced and create local jobs.

A First Circuit decision blocked HUD’s bid to rewrite Continuum of Care rules, a win county officials say preserves nearly $48M and keeps thousands housed.

Skyrocketing child care bills are forcing Bay Area parents to cut hours, quit jobs or cobble together care while local fixes remain patchy.

A former Palo Alto High robotics coach is in court this week alleging harassment by parents and boosters. Jury selection began Tuesday in the civil trial.

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A two‑alarm fire on Fairmount Avenue sent Oakland firefighters into a five‑story building; no people were hurt but 11 units were displaced and four damaged.

A shelter‑in‑place was ordered Tuesday in parts of Petaluma after police activity near Kuck and Monte Vista lanes. Neighbors were told to stay inside and call the sheriff's non‑emergency number.

Ace Pickleball Club will open an 11‑court, 31,000‑sq‑ft indoor venue at 5502 Monterey Road in south San Jose in Q3 2026, creating about 30 jobs.

A Delta flight from Orange County to Seattle diverted to Oakland after the crew reported an odor; passengers deplaned and the plane was grounded for inspection.

Piedmont reopens its rebuilt two‑pool complex this Saturday with expanded lap lanes, a rooftop pavilion and $5 drop‑in visits through April 30. The nearly $35M project replaces the old 1964 pool and emphasizes electrified systems and community programming.