Alameda County launches pilot program for faster housing construction
For as long as California has had a housing shortage, pro-housing advocates have decried the burdensome development process…
Woodworking company eyes big building tucked away in San Jose tech hub
SAN JOSE — North San Jose is one of the Bay Area’s primary tech hubs, yet amid the…
Judge orders new trial in decade-old murder case, as scrutiny of Oakland detective grows
OAKLAND — An Alameda County judge this month overturned another decade-old murder conviction that was secured with the…
San Jose family arrested on suspicion of running network of ten brothels, trafficking 40 women – The Mercury News
A married couple and their adult son were arrested for allegedly operating a network of at least ten…
Group tracks sounds beneath Bay Area waters to protect whales from ships
Fog clings to the Golden Gate, swallowing the booming horns of cargo ships as they attempt to warn…
Indigenous cafe with Ohlone cuisine to debut in January
A restaurant inspired by the gastronomy of the Bay Area’s Indigenous Ohlone people will soon open high in…
Man sitting in vehicle on Oakland street shot multiple times – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — A 31-year-old man was shot multiple times Tuesday night as he sat in his parked vehicle…
2 Bay Area Powerball winners come forward to claim $1.1 million prizes – Silicon Valley
The two Bay Area players who won prizes of more than $1 million during August’s Powerball frenzy have…
For a transit agency on the brink, BART disruptions hit at perilous time
First came a systemwide BART meltdown in mid-May that ground every train to a stop. Just weeks later,…
Why it’s been so cold in the S.F. Bay Area
Swallowed by a chilly layer of fog, many California cities are experiencing their coldest start to December in…
Oakland apartment transactions hint at weak multifamily market in city
OAKLAND — Two just-completed deals for apartment properties point to a frail market for multifamily residential hubs in…
One party dominates California’s elections
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