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(KRON) — A Bay Area-based biotechnology giant is laying off more than 100 employees, according to a new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) report released Thursday. Genentech, based in South San Francisco, is set to permanently lay off 103 workers from its headquarters at 1 DNA Way. Professional scien

Nelson started this week on the Claude pretraining team.

A major new housing proposal could bring 49 townhome-style condominiums to a prominent Moraga site just off Country Club Drive, replacing a collection of low-rise office buildings near the Lafayette-Moraga Trail. Moraga’s Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the School Street Townhomes project on Tuesday, July

Caltrans is considering changes after complaints about growing overnight delays on the Bay Bridge. Crews have been closing lanes as part of a lengthy construction project. We spoke with Caltrans and frustrated drivers about the late-night traffic.

LIVERMORE, CA — Francisco G. Perez, 35, of Pleasanton, faces drug- and firearms-related charges, following his arrest in Livermore on June 24. Perez was allegedly found in possession of a loaded handgun and cocaine when he was stopped for a traffic violation. Police observed his vehicle run a stop...

A Novato-based investment company and affiliates have filed for bankruptcy protection amid a crush of investor lawsuits and government investigations. The Chapter 11 petition by the Pacific Private Money Fund estimates the companies’ assets and liabilities each at $10 million to $50 million. The filing also estimates t

A call about possible gunfire in Berkeley turned out to be fireworks. It still ended with three people under arrest on gun charges. The report came in early Sunday, around 2:20 a.m., near Seventh Street ... Read more

A good loaf can turn an ordinary errand into a small personal quest. In California, where bakeries can lean flashy, this one takes a quieter route: flour, water, patience, and a crust that makes the paper bag feel important. Naturally leavened bread has that effect when it is done with...

Multiple roads surrounding Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Oakland hills will close Saturday due to elevated wildfire risk from illegal fireworks activities during the Fourth of July holiday. Article continues below this ad. From Saturday at 4 a.m. to Sunday at 5 a.m., Lomas Cantadas at Grizzly Peak Boulevard between...

Under a new ordinance in unincorporated Alameda County, homeowners and party hosts can be cited if illegal fireworks are used at their events — even if they didn't personally light them. Violators could face fines ranging from $500 to $1,000.