So, McDermott took on another project. She decided to join in a burgeoning effort to boost community morale by putting up Christmas lights where they could be spotted by neighbors.

Local newspapers all over the country face similar or worse challenges, and scores have had to shut down. We are determined to not let that happen here.

A 44-year-old man died in a solo motorcycle crash in Castro Valley in unincorporated Alameda County late Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

In a post made on the social media site Nextdoor, police said that now whenever a resident connects with 9-1-1 or the department's non-emergency number (973-2779), local dispatchers will inquire about flu-like symptoms.

I have been working from home for six years now, and let me first state the obvious: there are many positives to WFH. But from the outset, I saw the downside as well.

Local school closures and student dismissals will be extended through May 1, Bay Area officials said Wednesday. The decision is part of a "unified approach" to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Even as he has aged, Yun Sun (left) hasn't missed a beat and he enjoys ballroom dancing. He especially likes Latin dancing, which he teaches twice a month at Stoneridge Creek. He also volunteered to hold classes for five years at senior centers.

For the third consecutive year, the town of Danville has been recognized for its efforts to cultivate a safe community, earning the designation as the safest community in California...

We’ve compiled this ever-evolving list of restaurants, cafes, breweries, wine shops and bakeries throughout the Bay Area that are providing takeout or delivery service while in-person dining has been suspended due to COVID-19.

The Contra Costa County DA's Office has issued a stern reminder to all residents and retailers within the region that price gouging is illegal while the community is under a state of emergency from the emergence of COVID-19.

Rep. Mark DeSaulnier's sons have released a statement providing a new update on the Tri-Valley congressman's health status amid a difficult battle with pneumonia -- and also thanking the community for "the outpouring of support."