Close proximity to San Francisco and Wine Country makes North Bay cities such as Novato well-positioned to benefit from "spillover" effect.
A round-up of major news stories from the past week.
AT&T Park concession workers complained Saturday about low wages during a strike.
Appointment culminates turbulent six-month period that included a $6 million lawsuit tied to allegations against a retired former chief and his deputy.
'Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes' will be held in San Rafael on Monday.
Two 14-year-old boys repeatedly vandalized and burglarized Sinaloa Middle School during overnight hours throughout the week, police said.
Heal the Bay gives 93 percent of Bay Area beaches A grades during dry period, up from 78 percent last year.
Abraham Avalos was pronounced dead at the scene soon after emergency crews arrived at a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that was fully engulfed in flames, according to the Sheriff's Office.
As our armed forces come home from the Middle East, the Oakland Veterans Affairs benefits office is being stretched.