San Francisco extends free food, resources as teachers strike continues

San Francisco's Main Library staff say they are busier than usual, as families impacted by the teachers' strike and school closures looked for places to take their children. The staff is preparing to support families as school closures are set to continue Wednesday.

Bay Area storm: How long will the rain last this week?

Rain returned to the Bay Area, with light to moderate showers Tuesday evening and heavier rainfall expected through Wednesday night.

Benito Bowl brings La Casita to San Francisco
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Super Bowl weekend brought more than football to the Bay. As spending surged across the region, the Sundaze “Benito Bowl” transformed a San Francisco waterfront into a cultural celebration—complete with a recreation of Bad Bunny’s iconic casita.

Rain moving in around Bay Area
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A storm system arrived in the Bay Area Tuesday afternoon and the rain is sticking around until Wednesday night.

License plate-reading cameras getting safeguards in Mill Valley

The city of Mill Valley became the last town along the North Bay's Highway 101 to adopt license plate reader technology. But with stories of the technology being used by the federal government as part of its immigration crackdown, the technology is under scrutiny.

San Francisco teachers strike: Schools will be closed Wednesday as negotiations continue

The second day of the teachers strike continued in San Francisco on Tuesday with teachers asking for a 9% raise and fully covered family health care. Here's the latest.

San Francisco teachers strike: Day 2 ends without deal as negotiations continue
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While there was no deal Tuesday, both sides agree there was progress. Pay and benefits continue to be major sticking points, with teachers asking for a 9% raise and fully-covered family health care.

16-year-old killed in Half Moon Bay electric motorcycle crash

A 16-year-old riding an electric motorcycle died after crashing into a box truck Monday afternoon in Half Moon Bay, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

Super Bowl spending patterns
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Spending climbed in San Francisco and San Jose, while Santa Clara saw smaller changes despite hosting the game. Leann Livingston, head of integrated marketing at Square, dives into the numbers.

Schools to remain closed through Tuesday amid SF teachers strike

Classes will remain canceled through at least Tuesday for 50,000 students in San Francisco as teachers went on strike this week for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing masks

A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from going into effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but they will still be required to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number.

Alameda County sheriff's deputies shoot and kill man near San Leandro

Alameda County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a man they mistakenly thought was walking toward them with a gun early Monday morning near San Leandro, according to authorities. 

San Leandro councilman retires amid bribery case

San Leandro City Councilman Bryan Azevedo has submitted a formal letter of retirement, effective Tuesday.

Fire heavily damages Slow Hand Barbeque in Pleasant Hill

The owners of a beloved East Bay barbecue restaurant are picking up the pieces after a fast-moving overnight fire tore through Slow Hand Barbeque, gutting the kitchen and forcing the restaurant to close indefinitely.