Novato 'Little Free Libraries' turn into miniature food pantries
As CalFresh recipients remain in limbo with payments still on hold, a Novato woman turned her little free libraries into miniature food pantries to support the community during the government shutdown.
South Bay celebrates tax measure, Prop. 50 passage; tax assessor's race heads to runoff
Santa Clara County officials on Tuesday night breathed a sigh of relief with the passage of Measure A, which will see a temporary sales tax increase to help offset a loss in funding due to Trump administration cuts. The county's tax assessor's race will go to a runoff in December, after none of the four candidates secured more than 50% of the vote.
'Justice for KitKat': SF supervisor holds rally for autonomous vehicle regulation
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder on Tuesday called for self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, to be regulated after the death of KitKat, a beloved bodega cat in the city's Mission District.
Election Results: Prop. 50 approved by California voters, allowing for congressional redistricting
The proposed redraw of the state’s Congressional districts is expected to add as many as five Democratic-held seats in Congress in time for the 2026 midterms, while leaving as few as four Republican-held seats across California.
Future of Macy's Union Square location comes into focus
The future of Macy’s flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square is becoming clearer, more than a year after the retailer announced it was leaving.
Incoming storm
Our next storm is making its way closer to the Bay Area. The conditions will change rapidly overnight. The front will produce moderate to heavy rain for the Wednesday morning commute. The heaviest rain will be focused in the North Bay. Winds will also be an issue. High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories have been issued for the majority of the Bay Area. Gusts could exceed 50 mph in some areas.
Pedestrian struck and killed by SUV in San Jose
The crash marks the city’s 33rd fatal crash of the year.
New Bay Area Raising Cane's to celebrate opening with 'Free Cane's for a Year' chances
The popular fast-food chicken restaurant Raising Cane’s is opening another location in the Bay Area. The grand opening for the newest site will include a drawing selecting winners "free Cane's for a year."
Where is Melodee Buzzard? New details released in missing 9-year-old's case
Melodee was last seen on October 9 near the Colorado–Utah border, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
Man arrested in Vallejo for allegedly trafficking minor across California
Officers recovered the minor from the hotel and confirmed that they were reported missing out of Riverside County, and they were also considered at "high risk for sexual exploitation."
Live 2025 Election Results: Santa Clara County Measure A, other Bay Area races
In addition to Prop. 50, some Bay Area residents are voting on Measure A in Santa Clara County and Measure B in Alameda County. We'll have live results here as polls close.
Live Results: California Prop. 50 Special Election
Tuesday is Election Day for California – the primary measure on the ballot: Proposition 50, the measure to redraw California's congressional map.
U-Haul driver accused of reversing toward Coast Guard officers faces federal charges
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged a 26-year-old with assaulting federal officers after allegedly reversing a U-Haul truck toward them outside Coast Guard Island, forcing officers to open fire.
San Francisco man found guilty of murder in brutal beating of elderly woman
A young man has been found guilty of murder in the brutal beating of an 88-year-old woman who died a year after the attack.
From Bay Area high school friends to world's youngest self-made billionaires: Company valued at $10B
Three Bay Area high school classmates, who all ended up dropping out of college together, have been named the youngest self-made billionaires in the world.
Fremont closes park to clear homeless encampment
The city of Fremont on Monday temporarily closed a park to clear a long-standing homeless encampment, displacing about 40 people who had been living there.
San Francisco has a remodeled playground in Bernal Heights
San Francisco has a fresh-looking playground in Bernal Heights.
SNAP uncertainty: Bay Area families worried about 'food crisis'
Kelly Gonzalez and her father, Javier, were among the many shoppers at the Alameda Food Bank on Monday, worried about how they will put food on the table, since the Trump administration's announcement that it will partially fund federal food supplements, and then another bombshell that it wouldn't pay for SNAP until the federal shutdown ends, has left more questions than answers.
Divided San Francisco Arts Commission votes to remove fountain
A divided San Francisco Arts Commission has voted to remove the Vaillancourt Fountain from Embarcadero Plaza, clearing the way for the 1971 concrete sculpture to be dismantled early next year as part of a $32 million plaza renovation.
Southland Mall in Hayward gets new owners
The Southland Mall in Hayward has been sold for $70 million in cash to Namdar Realty Group, a New York–based company known for purchasing struggling retail centers.