The article discusses the recyclability of to-go packaging, noting that paper cups and coated boxes aren't recyclable despite appearances, while plastic lids and bags can be recycled through specific programs in Cobb County.

A Columbia County woman was sentenced to 70 months for a bank fraud scheme involving stolen and counterfeit checks, resulting in about $1 million stolen.

Community Services Agency says it will skip CDBG money rather than verify immigration status or limit referrals, a move that puts senior meals and other services at risk. Leaders will press local partners and donors to fill the gap.

Peninsula Clean Energy lowered generation rates so San Mateo customers will pay roughly 10% less than PG&E; the agency says customers have saved about $225 million since 2016.

Longtime Tribune reporter Stacy St. Clair will become managing editor on Feb. 9, taking over newsroom leadership from Phil Jurik.

Caltrans reports nearly 600 encampments cleared and 27,000 cubic yards of debris removed across the Bay Area, with Santa Clara county accounting for 223 sites.

Students marched through DTLA's Civic Center on Feb. 6, and police warned of marches on Los Angeles, Alameda, 1st and Aliso streets. Expect delays in the area.

A Powerball ticket sold at Refiners Citgo in Forest Park matched five white-ball numbers in Wednesday’s drawing for a $1 million prize; the retailer gets a $10,000 bonus.

A Laurel Canyon institution has quietly been listed for sale. Co‑owner Tommy Bina says he was blindsided after a notice to transfer the store's alcohol license appeared.

An undisclosed donor pledged $3.5 million to help San Francisco families open federally backed "Trump accounts" for newborns, Mayor Daniel Lurie said. Details on distribution and enrollment are pending.

An audit found South Fulton Police Department's policies outdated, prompting recommended updates and Mayor Gumbs' pledge to use findings for improvement.

Legacy Environmental has opened a new facility in St. Charles Parish, aiming to improve the region's environmental services such as emergency response and waste management.

A precautionary boil-water advisory covers parts of Poydras after emergency repairs. Residents should boil tap water for one minute or use bottled water until tests clear the system.