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Former Micron Technology employees charged with economic espionage
The U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday that a federal grand jury in San Francisco has indicted a government-owned Chinese company, a private Taiwanese company and three Taiwanese citizens on...Read More
San Francisco expands official recognition of gender identities
San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Thursday issued an executive directive to expand gender identities on all city forms and applications.Read More
Grants aim to mobilize Alameda Co. voters
A racial justice advocacy group announced this week that it is making available $265,000 in grants to support six racial justice organizations to mobilize voters to get to the...Read More
Sonoma Co. approves zoning for more housing units
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors made changes to the county's zoning code Tuesday that expand opportunities for affordable workforce housing and new housing types in the wake of...Read More
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
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
Project aims to reduce port emissions
More battery-powered trucks are expected to enter the Port of Oakland's fleet thanks to a new state grant, port officials said Tuesday.Read More
Sweep of new San Jose homeless camp delayed
Following an outpouring of response from advocates, politicians and the media, organizers of a privately funded homeless encampment in San Jose say law enforcement officials have backed off on...Read More
Santa Clara Co. unveils health data portal
The public health department for Santa Clara County has launched a new data portal that offers hundreds of numbers and visualizations regarding public safety in the South Bay.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
Nonprofit building purchase preserves affordable housing
San Francisco has helped a Mission district nonprofit acquire a four-story mixed-use building in the Excelsior in order to keep rents stable.Read More
Contra Costa Co. restaurants fined for lack of insurance
Nine restaurants around Contra Costa County have been issued administrative fines for allegedly failing to provide workers' compensation insurance, prosecutors announced Tuesday.Read More
Vallie Brown elevated to District 5 supervisor
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has appointed one of her former legislative aides to be The City's new District 5 supervisor.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
Supreme court strikes down California law
The U.S. Supreme Court by a 5-4 vote Tuesday struck down a California law that requires pregnancy crisis centers to inform patients about the availability of abortions.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
SF police participate in ‘Teen Brain’ training
San Francisco police are attending a "Policing the Teen Brain" train-the-trainer session this week to prepare to train officers on improving their interactions with the city's youth.Read More
Sonoma Co. approves tiny homes for veterans
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.8 million amended award Tuesday for 14 "tiny homes" for veterans on Russell Avenue in Santa Rosa.Read More
Tuberculosis case reported at Fairfield school
The Solano County Public Health Department reported Tuesday an active pulmonary tuberculosis case associated with Laurel Creek Elementary School in Fairfield.Read More
Sonoma supervisors asked to spare camp
Residents of a homeless encampment in the Roseland area of Santa Rosa and their advocates implored the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Wednesday not to clear their encampment as...Read More