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San Jose kicks off Airbnb disaster housing program

San Jose will be the inaugural city to partner with Airbnb for the "Host Corps" project, offering free housing through…

6 years ago

Law gives BART new influence to build housing near stations

With Gov. Jerry Brown signing Assembly Bill 2923 into law Sunday, Bay Area Rapid Transit officials say they want to…

6 years ago

Short list of Point Molate developers expected Tuesday

The next step in Richmond's quest to develop the Point Molate area comes before the City Council Tuesday night.

6 years ago

Oakland approves electric scooter regulations

The Oakland City Council formally approved an ordinance Monday establishing regulations and requiring permits for shared dockless electric scooters, in…

6 years ago

Willis Casey, former SF, Pittsburg police chief, dies

Willis Casey, who served as San Francisco's police chief in the early 1990s and later as police chief, city manager…

6 years ago

49ers slam ‘deceptive’ Santa Clara mayor

An arbiter last week denied the 49ers' request to reduce their annual rent at Levi's Stadium by $4.25 million.

6 years ago

Activists critical of San Jose POA

Activists Monday demanded an end to an ongoing "attack campaign" by the San Jose Police Officer's Association toward the independent…

6 years ago

Walnut Creek ‘Foundry’ project up for vote

The Walnut Creek City Council will on Tuesday consider approving a "food hall, beer garden and European courtyard" project on…

6 years ago

Concord council seeks info on immigrant detention center

The Concord City Council has scheduled a special meeting to discuss news reports that the U.S. Navy may be planning…

6 years ago

Berkeley to consider vehicle dweller park

The Berkeley City Council at its meeting Tuesday will consider a proposal to ask City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley to develop…

6 years ago

Sale preserves cinematic future for Cerrito Theater

The Cerrito Theater, a popular restored 1937 Art Deco theater in the heart of El Cerrito, will be sold to…

6 years ago

Oakland shifts money to homelessness

The Oakland City Council has voted unanimously to approve a package of mid-cycle budget adjustments that will address the city's…

6 years ago

Hayward council strengthens rent control

The Hayward City Council has voted unanimously to impose an 18-month emergency moratorium on a process in which landlords can…

6 years ago

Accused Santa Clara councilman resigns

Santa Clara City Councilman and candidate for the county District 4 supervisor seat Dominic Caserta has resigned from his position.

6 years ago

Oakland beverage tax funds school hydration stations

The Oakland City Council has voted to approve the purchase and installation of new hydration stations at 110 public schools…

6 years ago

Oakland sets Town Hall meeting on illegal dumping

A town hall gathering is slated for Monday evening for East and West Oakland residents on the subject of illegal…

6 years ago

San Jose mayor critical of council travel

San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has issued a memorandum about updating the City Council's travel policy for trips made to…

6 years ago

Bay Area events honor Martin Luther King Jr. legacy

Bay Area universities and organizations are honoring the legacy of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. who was assassinated…

6 years ago

San Jose falls short of affordable housing goals

The San Jose City Council will decide exactly what next steps to take on Tuesday evening after a recent housing…

6 years ago

San Jose bridge housing site eliminated

San Jose's Housing Department announced on Monday that one of the locations being considered for emergency housing for the homeless…

6 years ago

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