Suspected arson attack on Armenian church causes extensive damage
Police are investigating a suspected arson that took place early Thursday morning at an Armenian church in San Francisco’s Laurel Heights neighborhood. Firefighters initially responded to the blaze just...Read More
School district plans for distance learning through end of 2020
San Jose Unified School District announced Wednesday that all students will continue distance learning through at least the end of 2020. Santa Clara County was recently de-escalated from the...Read More
San Francisco considers tough impound penalties for illegal sideshow participants
Some San Francisco officials are proposing tough measures to crack down on illegal sideshow participants. District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai Tuesday introduced legislation that would allow The City to...Read More
Suspect kills man, injures woman in Pittsburg parking lot shooting
A shooting in Pittsburg early Thursday morning left a man dead and a woman with life-threatening injuries, police said. Officers responded shortly before 3 a.m. to the shooting reported...Read More
A’s win earns split in Colorado to finish off .500 road trip
The Oakland A's split a two-game series in Colorado after a 3-1 win on Wednesday.Read More
Police say Berkeley man attempted to set people on fire with WD-40
A man has been charged with numerous offenses for allegedly trying to set multiple people on fire Monday night in Berkeley, police said Wednesday. Brandon McGlone, 46, was charged...Read More
Supes approve $89 million contract to replace outdated Muni arrival time system
Muni arrival times are often inaccurate, leaving passengers to wonder if they should wait for a bus or start walking, but improvements to the dysfunctional system could soon be...Read More
Project Homekey funding turns Pittsburg motel into permanent supportive housing
Contra Costa County plans to turn a 174-room motel in Pittsburg into a permanent support hub to help homeless residents transition into supportive housing, county officials said Wednesday. Contra...Read More
City Council defies calls to end police use of rubber bullets
Despite backlash from San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and community activists, the City Council voted 10-1 on Tuesday to allow police officers to continue the use of rubber bullets...Read More
Crews contain five-alarm Oakland Chinatown building fire
Fire officials said a fifth alarm commercial building fire Wednesday morning in Oakland’s Chinatown has been contained as of 10:10 a.m. An alert was issued at 8:40 a.m. for...Read More
BART gets $1.2 billion grant to increase Transbay Tube capacity
BART is getting an injection of funds from the Federal Transit Administration so the agency can purchase additional railcars and run more trains through the Transbay Tube during peak...Read More
Health officials warn people can suffer from flu, Covid at same time
Contra Costa County health officials are warning anyone with flu symptoms to also be tested for the novel coronavirus, saying Tuesday that it is possible for someone to suffer...Read More
Vehicle strikes, kills man who ran across I-880 lanes
A man was struck and killed in a collision on Interstate Highway 880 Monday evening in Oakland, California Highway Patrol officials said. CHP officers went at 7:40 p.m. to...Read More
County extends free meal delivery program for older adults amid Covid-19
San Mateo County extended funding for its Great Plates Delivered program, which delivers free meals to older adults, through Oct. 9. There are currently 2,553 participants enrolled in the...Read More
San Jose considers parking ticket amnesty program
San Jose is looking into an amnesty program that could give parking scofflaws a reason to pay up. Drivers know the universal dread of seeing that little slip of...Read More
San Francisco gyms, hair salons reopen with capacity limits, major modifications
San Francisco gyms, hair salons and hotels for tourism use were allowed to reopen Monday morning with new health and safety guidelines. The businesses are all subject to new...Read More
Air district calls for 30th consecutive Spare the Air Alert
Air quality in the Bay Area is expected to remain unhealthy through most of this week due to smoke from wildfires along the West Coast, a spokeswoman for the...Read More
County suspends Pittsburg bar alcohol license stemming from Covid-19 health order violations
A 52-year-old woman was charged Monday for violating Contra Costa County Covid-19 orders by keeping her Pittsburg bar open with patrons inside drinking alcohol earlier this summer, county prosecutors...Read More