There were 12,582 federal employees in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties last year.
A partnership between Alameda County, the Contra Costa Economic Partnership, and Joint Venture Silicon Valley is gaining traction.
In 2011, BART officials cut off cellphone service to underground stations to prevent a planned protest. A bill sitting on the governor’s desk would require government agencies to get a court order before doing the same.
Anna Muh and Phong La of Fremont are among those to be honored during Assemblymember Bob Wieckowski’s third annual Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Leadership Awards Friday in Milpitas.
Number of cases dropped statewide last year, but officials say state's court system was badly damaged by budget cuts.
The City of Fremont will install two electric car charging stations at City Hall and add two electric cars to their fleet.
Youth and Family Services’ volunteer interns help more than 500 children and families cope with a variety of issues, from anxiety and grief to bullying and divorce.
Organizers say it is a way to learn more about the community in which you live.
Congressional representatives want more specifics on proposal to initiate military action against Syria for chemical weapon attacks
Wasserman was a former police chief, councilman and mayor of Fremont.
Joining a City commission or advisory board allows residents to play a more active role in their city.
Transit system, union leaders trying to decide what to do next
The website and accompanying blog will cater to Fremont’s growing business stakeholders.
The Fremont Main Library is open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
Legal alcohol delivery could make the U.S. Postal Service $50 million per year.
Honda will co-author a bill to eliminate the payroll tax cap.
The congressional candidate, in response to Rep. Mike Honda, says Social Security needs to be strengthened and protected.
State health officials advise people to discard the candy immediately.
Honda will call on challenger Ro Khanna to support expanding Social Security benefits.
AC Transit workers could walk off the job Wednesday, leaving 100,000 commuters stranded.
Gov. Jerry Brown appointed a three-person panel to investigate the contract dispute between BART and its two biggest unions.
What you need to know if you're driving, carpooling, taking the bus or riding the ferry in the event of a BART strike
The construction would take place over the course of 15 years and would include trails, campgrounds, a playground and an amphitheater.
A 30-day contract extension following last month's strike expires Sunday.
The federal program known as SNAP has been in high demand during the recession
The work will take place over the course of a year and impact parking, sidewalks and vehicle entrances.
Workers threatened to strike July 4 and 5. The action would have closed popular local swim areas.
The view from social media wasn't pretty. Click the blue button below to scroll down and see photos of traffic in the Bay Area due to the BART strike.
Learn about Avego's ride-sharing system. Could this be your BART strike solution?
Many BART riders were distraught as the transit strike disrupted their daily commutes to work and home.
Workers ask the governor to declare a 60-day "cooling-off period." Read more for details on how the transit agency got to this point, and what to do if they walk out next week.
If you want to find a casual carpool, post an announcement in our Boards on the homepage.
Nearly $8 billion in infrastructure construction is underway to improve roads, public transit and water pipelines to transform the Warm Springs district into a regional hub.
Congressional and state officials say the decision opens a pathway for marriage equality.
Contracts between BART and its five unions expire on Sunday, and negotiations are at a standstill.
Survey by the Bay Area Newspaper Group also details the "pension pickups" some government employees receive