Maryann Jones Thompson

Try one of these loooong beach walks around the Bay Area

Here are eight easy walks across miles of sandy strands.

If the unionization effort is successful, the group would be the first California store in the grocery chain to organize.

A Martinez-based refinery spilled toxic dust into nearby communities early Tuesday. The incident is under investigation.

Friday’s scattered showers will be replaced by steady rain Saturday that will deliver 3-4 inches of rain through Monday.

Most San Franciscans are not covered by flood insurance—but that could change after this week’s major rainstorm. 
