East Bay company repurposing fallen trees to make stunning furniture
A homeowner in San Leandro is making use of a tree that came down on her yard during the recent storms by repurposing the wood instead of throwing it out.
Here are the 50 worst US cities for bed bugs, according to Orkin
For the third year in a row, Chicago ranked No. 1 on Orkin's bed bug cities list. Did your city avoid a ranking?
Bay Area residents dealing with insurance coverage, flooding damages
Ben Marcus is a landlord dealing with storm-related repairs in Oakland who has run into issues finding crews available to clean up damage following the Bay Area’s recent storms.
Real estate in 2023: Best, worst locations to move to in the new year
Experts offer insights into what parts of the country are best to move to if you're looking to get the most bang for your buck. Renters, meanwhile, will be in their "strongest negotiating position."
Earthquake stopped sale of Rio Dell home, now unsafe and red-tagged
Shane and Jacqui McIntosh were in the process of selling their Rio Dell home when the earthquake struck Humboldt County, causing their home to become unsafe and uninhabitable.
San Jose fire leaves families homeless for the holidays
This is not what mother of two Paige Roster had in mind as being home for the holiday, as she dressed her newborn daughter, Nora. Roster, her partner, Paul Eischens, and their kids are staying at a Los Gatos motel due to unfortunate fate.
San Jose moves forward with plans to build 32,000 housing units
San Jose has been in a legal battle over the project with Santa Clara County and Milpitas since 2005. The biggest issue was the traffic and congestion new housing would create. But, with homelessness becoming a growing concern in the South Bay, all sides agree making housing more available needs to be the priority.
Sonoma County man arrested after placing hidden camera in female roommates' bathroom
A Sonoma County man has been arrested and charged for allegedly placing a hidden camera in a bathroom of a home he shared with multiple women.
Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows
Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.
New caucus in CA State Assembly hopes to bring more protection to renters
A group of California lawmakers has formed a new caucus to advocate for renters. About 44% of California residents are renting, but the caucus says they need more protections from abuse and rising costs.
Santa Clara County families to receive $1,000 monthly in guaranteed income program
This project is one of the few that will focus specifically on families experiencing homelessness. Advocates say giving families this money gives them the ability to use the money for what they need the most.
2 California cities top list of places homebuyers want to leave: report
Sacramento, Las Vegas and Miami were the most popular destinations for homebuyers looking to relocate.
Is this a good time to buy a house? Maybe
Home sales across California and the rest of the nation have plunged over the last several months. Now banks are anxious to lend money so, they have lowered their rates.
San Jose Spotlight: SJ could house homeless at light rail stations
A light rail train yard and station may soon shelter homeless residents in San Jose, the city's latest effort to build more temporary housing.
Marin City's historical Golden Gate Village needs major work
Marin City, the unincorporated, mostly African American enclave on Sausalito's northern tip, may finally receive the attention it and its residents deserve, befitting the location's historical status.
Lower home prices vs. higher interest rates: Is it time to buy?
Is now a good time to buy a home? The buyer's advantage is that there are far fewer buyers to compete causing prices to soar. What you save in purchase price can go against higher rates.
New California regulations provide wildfire insurance discount in some cases
The California Department of Insurance has issued new regulations that require homeowners insurance companies to incorporate discounts into their rates for customers and communities that seriously reduce their wildfire risk.
3 California neighborhoods land on 'world's coolest' list
If you live in California, you may be residing in one of the coolest places in the world (as if you didn't already know).
How the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes affect your finances
Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling. Credit card rates have grown more burdensome, and so have auto loans. Savers are finally receiving yields that are actually visible, while crypto assets are reeling.
More stalled housing market challenges California homebuyers, sellers
Some of the nation's housing markets that are cooling off fast are in California — Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento and Stockton. That said, there are new challenges confronting both buyers and sellers in just the last four months.