Prosecutors take action against North Bay Midas franchises
Prosecutors in Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties have filed a complaint against some auto repair franchises for allegedly performing unnecessary and unapproved repairs.
Santa Cruz bans single-use plastic bottles for hotel toiletries
Single-use shampoo, conditioner and lotion bottles will disappear from hotels in Santa Cruz County following the Board of Supervisors’ vote Tuesday.
Santa Cruz settles lawsuit in police slaying of mentally ill man
Santa Cruz this week agreed to a $1.6 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by the family of a mentally ill man killed by police.
Overturn of Trump asylum ban praised by refugee rights group
A spokeswoman for an East Bay refugee rights group that sued President Donald Trump over a partial asylum ban said today the group is thrilled …
Mezzanine owner blames ‘corporate greed’ for closure
A popular music and entertainment venue in downtown San Francisco is set to close next year.
Magnitude 2.5 earthquake reported in Oakland hills
A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2.5 was reported in the Oakland hills Tuesday morning.
Body found near Alviso Marina is missing 49ers fan
A 32-year-old man who went missing during a San Francisco 49ers football game in Santa Clara last week was found dead Saturday found near the …