From medals to pedals — Cycling helps veteran heal [VIDEO]
Marine Corps veteran Denny Salisbury, 26, was once a star high school football player, but after sustaining injuries during a tour in Iraq, a new sport helped him cope with his pain.
First solar-powered airplane launches coast-to-coast journey from Mountain View
Solar Impulse, an ultralight plane powered completely by the sun, will kick-off its coast-to-coast flight across the U.S. from Moffett Airfield in Mountain View on May 1.
Craft beer craze boosts California economy
While many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat in a down economy, it’s a hoppier story for the craft brewing industry. Craft brewing has continued to see strong growth, especially in the Bay Area.
California Avenue’s redesign is set for this fall despite local opposition, lawsuits
The Palo Alto City Council’s controversial proposed redesign of California Avenue has sparked outrage from merchants and residents for several years. Nonetheless, construction is to begin this fall.
Low-income kids to have free Muni passes thanks to SF advocacy group
Starting March 1, the agency that operates Muni will offer free service to low and moderate-income youth who live in San Francisco.
Mavericks surf contest brings star surfers, big swells to Half Moon Bay [PHOTOS]
After a two-year hiatus, the Mavericks Invitational surf contest captivated Half Moon Bay residents Sunday. The contest attracts surfers from across the globe who compete for $50,000.
Latest trend in landscaping — Goats for Hire [VIDEO]
Goat grazing has butted its way on the Bay Area scene as a popular groundskeeping and fire prevention tool for residents and companies across the Peninsula. View the video.
Privacy advocates push for change in how long Clipper card information is stored
Clipper card activity, including when and where passengers board and disembark, is kept in a transit agency’s database for seven years after the account is closed.
Free transit tickets help shelter clients commute to jobs and search for housing
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted to continue a free SamTrans transit ticket program for clients of Safe Harbor – one of only two short-term emergency homeless shelters in the county.