Students in Alameda County outperformed their peers statewide in last year’s assessment tests for English, math and science, ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that aims to increase the use of recycled water throughout the state.  Senate Bill 31 by Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, ...

Santa Rosa gardener Brandon Dawson, whose pumpkin lost last year’s weigh-off in Half Moon Bay by a scant six pounds, found redemption with a 2,346-pound ...

THE REASSIGNMENT of a trusted doctor out of Santa Clara County’s Black Infant Health Program has sparked concern for future efforts combating baby ...

A PILOT PROGRAM using artificial intelligence in a San Anselmo traffic light system may have reduced vehicle delays by more than 30% at a problem ...

WITH CHRISTINA CORPUS OFFICIALLY REMOVED from the elected position of San Mateo County Sheriff after a special Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, ...

Human-rights documentaries, majestic buffalo and actor Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut merit top mention this week.

GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM has signed legislation that will put the decision to impose a regional sales tax to help close the budget deficits of major Bay Area ...

Contra Costa Animal Services is offering free adoptions as its shelter reaches capacity with more than 200 pets — including 140 dogs — needing permanent ...

Sometimes, in the dark of the theater, all the elements merge seamlessly: story, language, scenery, music, drama, comedy, ...