Special surcharges to become illegal in California restaurants
As of July 1, it will be illegal for any restaurant in the Golden State to add special surcharges to diners' checks, which has become a favorite method that restaurants use to lower costs and enhance employee incomes.
Vallejo city hall shuts down due to protest over school project
Vallejo City Hall was closed to the public Wednesday afternoon due to a protest that moved into the building's second-floor business area, according to city officials.
Pro-Palestinian teach-in at Santa Clara University held by students
Students are demonstrating on the Santa Clara University campus, protesting the situation in Gaza. But with tensions heightened at universities across the country, organizers were determined to keep this event calm.
John Mayer gifts North Bay autistic teen with music dreams a guitar
A North Bay teenager with autism and music dreams receives a guitar from guitarist John Mayer after performance videos of his goes viral.
Famous white killer whale ‘Frosty’ spotted off California coast: ‘Very special encounter’
In a video, passengers are seen watching in awe as the killer whales cruise near and underneath the boat in Newport Beach, California.
Evan Low wins in Congressional recount, will face Liccardo in November election
State Assemblyman Evan Low will face off against former San Jose mayor Sam Liccardo after scoring second place in the primary following a recount.
Oakland Ballers unveil $1.6M plan for Raimondi Park
The Oakland Ballers on Wednesday unveiled the baseball team's $1.6 million plan to transform the city's historic Raimondi Park as its new home, complete with 4,000 seats.
Bay Area May Day rallies show support for workers, Palestinians
People around the Bay Area held demonstrations on May 1, a traditional protest day, where workers rallied for immigrant rights, and also to stand in solidarity with Palestinians overseas.
Siccing K-9 for long duration constitutes excessive force, judge rules in Brentwood police bite case
Ordering a police dog to bite a person doesn't necessarily constitute excessive force, but siccing a K-9 on a person for a long time does, a federal judge in San Francisco has ruled.
700 pounds of fentanyl seized in San Francisco
Roughly 700 pounds of fentanyl have been seized and 500 arrests made since the CHP and National Guard were deployed to San Francisco a year ago.
Oakland auditor blames 'lack of leadership' for crime-fighting grant blunder
Poor leadership, management and communication; that's what Oakland's acting city auditor says is to blame for missing out on a crime fighting grant worth up to $15 million.
No more hidden 'junk' restaurant surcharges in California
A new state law bans hidden restaurant charges, including service fees, starting in July.A growing number of restaurants have been implementing surcharges to help pay their workers, while also moving away from the traditional tipping structure.
Downtown First Thursdays in San Francisco inspired by Oakland
San Francisco will be home to a new monthly event that received its inspiration from Oakland. It's called Downtown First Thursdays.
Man shot dead in car in Sunnyvale
Police in Sunnyvale are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot in a vehicle Tuesday.
Dueling protesters clash at UCLA, Columbia, other campuses over Israel Hamas war
Tent encampments of protesters calling on universities to stop doing business with Israel or companies that support the war in Gaza have spread across the country in a student movement unlike any other in the 21st century, reaching from New York to Texas and California.
UCLA protest: Fights erupt, firecrackers thrown at pro-Palestinian tents
Multiple brawls broke out and firecrackers exploded at UCLA during Day 6 of pro-Palestine demonstrations in Westwood.
DEA wants to declassify marijuana as less powerful drug like Tylenol
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration wants to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco pivoting amid tough economic realities
Popular casual Italian restaurant Che Fico Alimentari in San Francisco is pivoting its business strategy. It's not exactly closing for good, but they are making some big changes due to tough economic realities.
CA attorney general holds South Bay roundtable on gun violence
California A.G. Rob Bonta held the third in a series of roundtable discussions around the state on the issue of gun violence. He met with community leaders and stakeholders from the Bay Area and Central Coast.
East Oakland residents band together for more security cameras to help thwart crime
As crime continues to be a problem in the Bay Area, an East Oakland neighborhood has taken matters into its own hands, raising money for families who need security cameras.