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County considers food purchasing policy to support local economy, sustainability

Alameda County Supervisors next week will consider a plan to change the way food is purchased for public institutions, such…

3 years ago

Union suspends Oakland strike after 7 days

After seven days of striking, about 3,000 Oakland city employees will return to work Tuesday, union officials announced Monday.

6 years ago

South San Francisco water deemed safe

Officials announced Saturday afternoon that the water is safe to drink for residents of the Sunshine Gardens area of South…

7 years ago

Petaluma clears out its homeless camps

Petaluma police Thursday said they are continuing their efforts to clear out homeless camps and provide services for their former…

7 years ago

Salesforce Tower tops off at 1,070 feet

San Francisco's new tallest building, the Salesforce Tower, marked a key milestone Thursday in its construction.

7 years ago

SF supervisors back state bill allowing local income tax

San Francisco supervisors Tuesday put their support behind state legislation that would allow The City to place a local income…

7 years ago

Marin County employees hand out more than $83000 to charities

Marin County employees have contributed $83,890 to charities during the annual October and November Marin County Combined Charities Campaign, known…

7 years ago

Record 19.4 million Californians registered to vote

A record 19.4 million Californians are registered to vote in Tuesday's general election, up from 18.2 million in 2012.

7 years ago

Strong swells, rip currents expected along coast

U.S. Coast Guard officials are urging Bay Area boaters and beachgoers to take caution while along the coast today because…

8 years ago

Muni art finalists narrowed to top 10

Ten finalists have been chosen to have their art displayed across a San Francisco Municipal Railway bus next year.

8 years ago

Marin County confirms first Zika case

A person who was in Central America recently is Marin County's first confirmed case of the Zika virus.

8 years ago

Drug take-back event nets over 200 lbs

The Petaluma Police Department participated in the 10th Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day last week.

8 years ago

SFO to get direct flights to Fiji

Fiji Airways has announced plans to offer direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nadi, Fiji, twice a week…

8 years ago

Dismissal sought in Steinle case over ricochet

A Mexican national accused of fatally shooting a woman on San Francisco's Pier 14 over the summer is seeking to…

8 years ago

Man crushed twice inside garbage truck survives

A 44-year-old man who had been sleeping in a dumpster outside a Fremont restaurant survived two cycles of compaction in…

8 years ago

Trio allegedly pointed laser at helicopter

A trio of incidents involving helicopters hit by laser pointers over the span of two months in Antioch and Pittsburg…

8 years ago

Gun that killed muralist was stolen from federal agent

Oakland police said Wednesday that the gun they believe was used to fatally shoot mural artist Antonio Ramos on Sept.…

8 years ago

Company fined for shorting H1-B workers

Two Sunnyvale firms owned by the same man have been ordered to pay $187,000 in back wages and fines for…

8 years ago

Driver charged who allegedly struck boys

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office has filed charges against 30-year-old driver who struck two 12-year-old boys as they crossed…

8 years ago

Driver who struck boys suspected of DUI

A 30-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and striking two…

8 years ago

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