Fire-safe Los Altos home hits the market with $8 million price tag

A three-acre Los Altos property recently hit the market with an $8 million price tag. That's not hugely different from other homes in the region but this one has some unique features that set it apart — namely that it's built to withstand wildfires.

Bridge Builders to the New Generation

For many students in low-income communities, the path to success can feel out of reach. Bridge Builders to the New Generation is a nonprofit that's working to change that by empowering young people with the social, emotional and academic tools they need to thrive.

Oakland volunteers say city government didn't help street cleanup

Members of the Urban Compassion Project said they had to spend thousands of dollars and at least eight hours picking trash on East 12th Street on Sunday when the City of Oakland failed to deliver on resources it had previously committed to the cleanup project.