New, quieter Pickleball equipment takes a swing at the sport’s noise problem
New technology used in softer paddles, sound panels aim to cut Pickleball's acoustic signature in half.
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Chronic financial woes for cannabis dispensaries have led Berkeley to consider a tax holiday
Berkeley may retroactively pause all tax collection for legal cannabis retailers between January 2023 and July 2025.
Martinez refinery: Toxicologists to determine if residents were poisoned by tons of chemical dust
Contra Costa County health officials are leading an independent investigation and community risk assessment.
For Bay Area cops, military-grade hardware is one-click shopping
Law enforcement agencies have spent tens of millions of dollars acquiring armored vehicles, unmanned robots, surplus firearms and more.
Bay Area storm: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
The heaviest of the storm system is expected to pass through the region by Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
The complex psychology behind keeping Californians safe in a megastorm
Despite desperate pleas from Gov. Gavin Newsom about the dangers of extreme weather, and weeks of advance warnings from meteorologists, the relentless series of storms drenching California has already claimed more...
‘Bomb cyclone’ lands, felling trees, cutting power and prompting evacuations
High wind warnings, flood watches and emergency proclamations are in place as an ominous winter storm touches down in Northern California.
How to prepare your home for an earthquake (and get help paying for retrofits)
Some of the most vulnerable Californians can receive thousands of dollars from the state to better protect their homes.
Black Friday in the Bay Area isn't dead, but it's struggling
Today's economic troubles on top of online commerce and the COVID body blow translate into lots of empty mall parking.
Here’s how California homeless residents can vote in the November 2022 election
California offers several options for homeless residents wanting to participate in elections.
