residents

Wragg fire scorches 6,900 acres

A brush fire in the Lake Berryessa area of Napa County has burned 6,900 acres and is about 20 percent…

9 years ago

Yerba Buena residents fight eviction

San Francisco has given 40 households on Yerba Buena Island until August to choose their housing futures.

9 years ago

Glitch causes 911 system failure in Lake Berryessa

The Napa County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of Lake Berryessa of a malfunction in the 911 system.

9 years ago

Mayor pitches below-market housing for 16th and South Van Ness

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee introduced a proposal to city legislators today to build apartments in the Mission neighborhood that…

9 years ago

Sierra Club denounces state’s new electricity rate

A San Francisco-based conservation group said a new electricity rate plan passed Friday will raise rates on majority of customers…

9 years ago

Two dogs die in Ingleside house fire

Two dogs died while six others survived a three-alarm house fire that was brought under control in San Francisco's Ingleside…

9 years ago

Brentwood fountains go dry to conserve water

Brentwood City officials this week said they have turned off decorative fountains in order to save water during the current…

9 years ago

Alameda County approves new $2.7B budget

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted Friday to approve a $2.7 billion budget for the new fiscal year beginning…

9 years ago

Oakland compost, recycling upgrades won’t come free

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Thursday announced new services will be added to the city's recycling and waste management programs — at a…

9 years ago

Teen charged in home invasion of father’s house

A 17-year-old boy is one of four people charged in an armed home invasion robbery at his father's home in…

9 years ago

Lee, Cohen call for help for new SF homebuyers

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Malia Cohen Wednesday announced a proposal to finance up to 1,500 loans for…

9 years ago

Inland heat returns for Bay Area

Weather officials are reminding people to avoid leaving kids or animals in a vehicle during hot weather.

9 years ago

‘Abusive’ landlord sued for bullying Castro tenants

A San Francisco landlord who is allegedly bullying elderly and disabled tenants into surrendering their rent-controlled apartments has been sued…

9 years ago

New squad augments critical care in San Pablo

Public officials and residents celebrated the dedication of a new emergency medical service squad in San Pablo Saturday morning.

9 years ago

SF mandates 25 percent cut in outdoor irrigation

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission passed a measure Tuesday that aims to aggressively conserve water in The City.

9 years ago

Dozen displaced in San Jose fire

A two-alarm residential fire in San Jose Sunday morning displaced 12 people and caused up to $150,000 in damage.

9 years ago

Welder accidentally sparks three-alarm grass fire

A person welding a fence accidentally started a three-alarm grass fire that burned about four acres in East San Jose…

9 years ago

Housing advocates disrupt Oakland City Council

Affordable housing activists angry over a proposed high-rise near Lake Merritt shut down an Oakland City Council meeting Tuesday evening, forcing…

9 years ago

SFPD warns of ongoing inheritance scams

Overly trusting residents are being advised by the San Francisco Police Department to be aware of an ongoing series of…

9 years ago

Police warn over fake IRS phone calls

Police are advising residents to be on alert for fraudulent phone calls from a person claiming to represent the U.S.…

9 years ago

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