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Cupertino city attorney alleges retaliation for Vallco Mall opposition
The currently suspended Cupertino city attorney filed a claim with the city Monday, alleging he was illegally placed on leave in retaliation for his opposition to a massive development...Read More
Progressives challenge Schaaf for Oakland mayor
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf would be considered very liberal in most parts of the country, but in the Nov. 6 election she's being challenged by two well-known progressive candidates...Read More
San Jose kicks off Airbnb disaster housing program
San Jose will be the inaugural city to partner with Airbnb for the "Host Corps" project, offering free housing through local hosts during disasters and emergencies.Read More
Mobile shower program launches for Marin homeless
Marin Mobile Care will display its mobile shower service program for homeless residents Thursday at four locations in Sausalito.Read More
Law gives BART new influence to build housing near stations
With Gov. Jerry Brown signing Assembly Bill 2923 into law Sunday, Bay Area Rapid Transit officials say they want to build 20,000 new housing units – at least 35...Read More
Short list of Point Molate developers expected Tuesday
The next step in Richmond's quest to develop the Point Molate area comes before the City Council Tuesday night.Read More
Oakland approves electric scooter regulations
The Oakland City Council formally approved an ordinance Monday establishing regulations and requiring permits for shared dockless electric scooters, in light of frequent complaints of reckless riders and scooters...Read More
Willis Casey, former SF, Pittsburg police chief, dies
Willis Casey, who served as San Francisco's police chief in the early 1990s and later as police chief, city manager and a city councilman in Pittsburg, died Thursday after...Read More
49ers slam ‘deceptive’ Santa Clara mayor
An arbiter last week denied the 49ers' request to reduce their annual rent at Levi's Stadium by $4.25 million.Read More
Activists critical of San Jose POA
Activists Monday demanded an end to an ongoing "attack campaign" by the San Jose Police Officer's Association toward the independent police auditor, saying it has distracted from their years-long...Read More
Walnut Creek ‘Foundry’ project up for vote
The Walnut Creek City Council will on Tuesday consider approving a "food hall, beer garden and European courtyard" project on a Locust Street parcel.Read More
Concord council seeks info on immigrant detention center
The Concord City Council has scheduled a special meeting to discuss news reports that the U.S. Navy may be planning to place a detention facility for up to 47,000...Read More
Berkeley to consider vehicle dweller park
The Berkeley City Council at its meeting Tuesday will consider a proposal to ask City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley to develop a plan to create a "vehicle dweller park" for...Read More
Sale preserves cinematic future for Cerrito Theater
The Cerrito Theater, a popular restored 1937 Art Deco theater in the heart of El Cerrito, will be sold to Rialto Cinemas, its current operator.Read More
Oakland shifts money to homelessness
The Oakland City Council has voted unanimously to approve a package of mid-cycle budget adjustments that will address the city's most pressing needs, according to Councilman Abel Guillen.Read More
Hayward council strengthens rent control
The Hayward City Council has voted unanimously to impose an 18-month emergency moratorium on a process in which landlords can apply to have residential rental units permanently exempted from...Read More
Accused Santa Clara councilman resigns
Santa Clara City Councilman and candidate for the county District 4 supervisor seat Dominic Caserta has resigned from his position.Read More
Oakland beverage tax funds school hydration stations
The Oakland City Council has voted to approve the purchase and installation of new hydration stations at 110 public schools in the city to ensure that students have access...Read More
Oakland sets Town Hall meeting on illegal dumping
A town hall gathering is slated for Monday evening for East and West Oakland residents on the subject of illegal dumping in the city's flatlands, according to organizers.Read More
San Jose mayor critical of council travel
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo has issued a memorandum about updating the City Council's travel policy for trips made to sister cities as a response to five city councilmembers...Read More