Zaidi pushes back on reports of Giants selling at deadline
Farhan Zaidi said the entire Giants organization is excited by how well the team has performed since late June.
Aliens overthrow government in ‘Captive State,’ but miss execution
Corrupt governments are the new vampires and zombies of Hollywood; can’t blame the filmmakers though. It’s perfect timing. Directed by Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the …
Commission to expand inquiry into PG&E safety culture
A new phase is opening in the investigation into PG&E’s safety culture, the president of the California Public Utilities Commission said in a statement Thursday.
Sonoma Co. approves zoning for more housing units
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors made changes to the county’s zoning code Tuesday that expand opportunities for affordable workforce housing and new housing types in the wake of the October 2017 wildfires.
Cupertino city attorney alleges retaliation for Vallco Mall opposition
The currently suspended Cupertino city attorney filed a claim with the city Monday, alleging he was illegally placed on leave in retaliation for his opposition to a massive development project to renovate the city’s Vallco Mall.
‘The Story of Poo’ explains City’s sewer system
San Francisco school kids will get an inside look into the city’s sewer system through an animated educational video created by the city’s public utilities commission and the California Academy of Sciences.
Rio Vista bridge to close overnight for tests
The Rio Vista Bridge, which connects Solano and Sacramento counties on state Highway 12, will be closed Thursday at 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday as Caltrans crews continue to complete work on the drawbridge.
Glide church pastor supporters rally in protest
Hundreds of supporters of San Francisco’s Glide Memorial Church, including Mayor-Elect London Breed, rallied Thursday denounce the reassignment of two pastors by Glide’s parent church.
SSA Marine expands at Port of Oakland
A major global marine terminal operator has signed a lease running through 2027 at the Port of Oakland, a move port officials characterized as validation for the city’s maritime future.
Saratoga businessman convicted of tax fraud
A Saratoga man who ran an international trading business from his home has been convicted in federal court in San Jose of two counts of filing false income tax returns and one count of lying to a U.S. Internal Revenue Service auditor in 2010, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
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 apply to have residential rental units permanently exempted from rent control.
SF police participate in ‘Teen Brain’ training
San Francisco police are attending a “Policing the Teen Brain” train-the-trainer session this week to prepare to train officers on improving their interactions with the city’s youth.
Grand jury: Police training falls short
The Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury released a report Wednesday on police and mental health with recommendations that can help law enforcement.
Man who anchored in Aquatic Park sentenced
A yachtsman who illegally anchored his trimaran in Aquatic Park Cove in the City was ordered during his sentencing in federal court Thursday not to sail any boat of any kind into the cove in the next five years.
New SoMa traffic light signals safety for seniors
Community organizers and city officials celebrated a new mid-block signalized crosswalk last Friday
San Jose State students demand housing solution
San Jose State University’s Student Homeless Alliance called on President Mary Papazian Tuesday to become involved with the university’s housing crisis and include them in her efforts.
Yee calls for regulation, process for emerging tech
Supervisor Norman Yee is calling for a working group to come up with recommendations on regulations and a permitting process for emerging technologies.
State receives $212M in disaster recovery funds
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $212 million for long-term natural disaster recovery efforts in California.
Sinkhole repair work impacts Hayes Street
One lane of traffic will be open on Hayes Street in San Francisco this week while the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission fixes a sinkhole.