Lafayette school loses fight against 12-unit housing development
The Lafayette City Council on Monday approved the 12-home Samantha Townhomes project on Stuart Street, denying the appeal of a neighboring school saying the development …
Public weighs in on San Pablo Avenue development in virtual open house
Community members are invited to learn about and comment on proposed changes to encourage new housing development along San Pablo Avenue during a virtual open …
Walnut Creek City Council challengers shine light on police reform, social justice issues
Several Walnut Creek City Council candidate challengers in the Nov. 3 election were either motivated to run because of policing and social justice issues, or …
SF parking meters return to near pre-pandemic rates Monday
Demand for on-street parking space is on the rise now that fewer people are relying on public transit. In response, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation …
Bridge toll hikes add $9.3 million for commuter parking projects
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission on Wednesday committed $9.3 million from bridge tolls for new commuter parking projects in Alameda County, according to the agency. Bridge …
Teen shot and killed near Belmont elementary school
A 17-year-old Redwood City boy was shot and killed in front of an elementary school in Belmont late Monday night, according to police.
Towed Tesla catches fire at repair shop
A Tesla Model S car caught on fire at an auto shop in Los Gatos Tuesday afternoon and fortunately no one was injured, Santa Clara County fire officials reported.
Woman dies retrieving clothes from recycling container
Police found the unresponsive woman trapped head first in the large green recycling box.
Man killed by vehicle in San Bruno BART garage
A 55-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle in the parking garage of the San Bruno BART station Thursday morning, according to the transit agency.
Parking control officer caught on video hitting parked car, driving away
A video posted to Twitter shows an SFMTA parking control officer in their vehicle hitting a car parked at a hillside curb and then driving away.
Body found in Tunitas Creek Beach parking lot
San Mateo County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a possible homicide after they received a call reporting a dead body in a parking lot at Tunitas Creek Beach Tuesday morning.
Two nature preserves open in Sonoma Co.
Two nature preserves along state Highway 1 on the Sonoma County Coast are slated to open to guests for the first time at 8 a.m. Friday, according to county officials.
Explosion damages two vehicles in Danville
Two vehicles were damaged by an explosive device in a Danville parking lot Sunday evening, according to police.
Armed carjacking at West Oakland BART
A red Toyota Camry was taken during a carjacking in the parking lot of the West Oakland BART station late Monday night, according to police.
No injuries in San Jose daycare fire
San Jose firefighters controlled a two-alarm fire in a daycare center at 14381 Bercaw Lane Thursday evening.
Security improvements curb car break-ins at city garages
San Francisco-owned public parking garages are seeing in fewer car break-ins thanks to improvements being made inside the garages.
Drive-through dispute devolves into gunfire
Officers arrested a man who got into an argument with other customers in the drive-through of a Fremont McDonald’s Friday.
Oakland marathon closes city streets Sunday
The Oakland Marathon is underway in the city Sunday morning, and motorists should expect street closures and parking restrictions.
Man drives van into SF building, none injured
A 70-year-old driver was injured when he drove over a curb and crashed into a building and this afternoon in San Francisco’s Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood.
Limits eyed for Bernal Heights parking permits
A pilot program set to be voted on Tuesday for 16 blocks in Bernal Heights would allow only one permit per person and a maximum of two per household.
One dead, two injured in Vallejo pub shooting
Police in Vallejo this morning are investigating a Saturday night shooting at a tavern that left one person dead and two injured.
Demand-based parking to stretch citywide in 2018
Parking rates at nearly all of San Francisco’s meters and city-owned garages will be based on demand.
Citywide demand-based parking faces vote
San Francisco is preparing to adopt demand-based parking rates citywide, meaning drivers could expect to see parking rates surge.
Suspect sought in Tunitas Creek Beach robbery
San Mateo County sheriff’s officials are looking for a man who robbed two victims at gunpoint at Tunitas Creek Beach, south of Half Moon Bay, earlier this month.
Teen allegedly swipes more than $1K from store
A 15-year-old boy was arrested early today on suspicion of breaking into a Petaluma convenience store and stealing more than $1,000 worth of alcohol, cigarettes …
Suspect in armed standoff over parking identified
Police Tuesday identified a woman who was involved in a standoff with officers in San Jose.
Demand-based parking pricing may expand citywide
All of San Francisco’s parking meters and city-operated garages could soon be part of The City’s demand-responsive parking program known as SFpark.
Concertgoers arrested for allegedly attacking cops
Four people were arrested late Friday night in Petaluma on suspicion of battery on a police officer after police tried to detain a youth who allegedly assault concert security.
Three youths arrested for brawls that injured fourth
Three youths were arrested Friday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and felony assault related to two fights in Petaluma that sent a fourth youth to a hospital.
Brawl breaks out before Avaya soccer match
Violence erupted in a stadium parking lot before a soccer match Sunday in San Jose.
Stylish suspect arrested in San Rafael robbery
San Rafael police arrested a bank robbery suspect who was well-dressed and eluded them Friday following a robbery at a WestAmerica Bank.
Police stop alleged sexual assault at BART
A man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at the Rockridge BART station in Oakland early this morning.
Suspect nabbed in parking garage homicide
Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Friday inside the parking garage of a Milpitas apartment building.
Police recover stolen car, arrest transient
Police recovered a stolen vehicle last week outside a hotel in Milpitas.
Police seek Palo Alto purse snatcher
A man stole a woman’s purse in a parking garage Saturday evening in Palo Alto and remains at large, police said.
Pleasanton city council approves purchase of land for $4.2 million
The Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday night approved the purchase of 3.18 acres of land for $4.2 million.