50-year-old martial arts academy in Oakland faces foreclosure

An Oakland man is in danger of losing his martial arts academy due to financial troubles after being in business for 50 years. 

San Francisco woman working to reunite stolen luggage with rightful owners

It's a story that's become all too common. Visitors come to San Francisco only to have their luggage or backpack stolen. But, one woman is working to reunite visitors with their lost luggage one bag at a time.

San Francisco hoping new downtown bars indicate a boom is coming

San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development says the city now stands about 45% office occupancy, the highest since the pandemic, but still far below where it would like to be.

Hundreds of Oaklanders show support for an elderly ice cream vendor after he was robbed

In a show of community support, hundreds of Oakland residents showed up on Saturday to support an elderly ice cream cart vendor who was robbed at gunpoint last week.

Berkeley teen marks another feat, becoming one of the youngest to finish 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan

"Berkeley teen finishes grueling 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan. Maya Merhige, 15, completed the course in less than 9 hours, becoming one of the youngest to finish one of most challenging open water courses in the world. And she did it to raise money for cancer."

Tensions rise at Millbrae city council meeting over conversion of hotel into housing

A Millbrae City Council meeting descended into a shouting match Tuesday as the council and city residents debated a San Mateo County plan to convert a hotel into low-income housing.

5 fire departments battle vegetation fire near Interstate 80

Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.

Glide serves its 1st indoor meal since COVID pandemic

After years of serving meals outdoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on Thursday Glide served its first meal indoors, marking a significant milestone for the church and nonprofit. 

City of Benicia honors last survivor of USS Indianapolis

The city of Benicia will pay tribute to one of its own, an unintended war hero, whose story is equal parts remarkable and unimaginable to most.

Oakland pandemic-era eviction ban expires in July, stirs concern among renters

The pandemic-era eviction moratorium in Oakland ends on July 15. That means renters who haven't had to pay rent for the past three years because of pandemic hardship will either have to start paying on Aug. 1 or face eviction.

Humane Society of Silicon Valley receives $2 million donation to ease financial burden of pet ownership

The Humane Society of Silicon Valley, one of the largest animal shelters in the Bay Area, has received a $2 million donation aimed at alleviating the financial burden of pet ownership and allowing pet owners to access medical funds for their ailing pets. 

Black youth: Fashion show at SF Union Square a runway for success

15 young ladies from San Francisco's Bayview District walked the runway at Macy's Union Square Friday afternoon. Organizers said It's a display of what's possible when young people in an under-served community are given opportunities. 

Ukrainian family escapes war, seeks refuge in Marin County

A Bay Area couple has opened their home and their hearts to a Ukrainian family of refugees who fled the war torn country in search of safety and security.

San Jose Earthquakes, fans set new world record

The San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday have officially made history by breaking the world record for the largest soccer lesson.