Matt Bigler

A close call at San Francisco International last week is prompting requests for an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. On Friday, two passenger jets were forced to abort their landings at the last minute.

During the current heatwave, many families are heading to local swimming pools to cool off. But some are finding those facilities either closed or operating under reduced hours due to the ongoing lifeguard shortage.

Some Bay Area stores are getting upgrades to help crack down on shoplifting in the city, and among those to install new features are some Safeway locations.

During the current heatwave, many families are heading to local swimming pools to cool off. But some are finding those facilities either closed or operating under reduced hours due to the ongoing lifeguard shortage.

It’s happened again at SFO — airplane landings are being repeatedly aborted and frustrated pilots are speaking out about the over-crowded runways.

Today is “Bike to Wherever Day” in the Bay Area — a day when commuters of all kinds are asked to consider using pedal power to get where they need to go.

The Oakland teachers’ strike is over, but union leader David Goldberg, President Elect of the California Teachers Association, is predicting that there may be more educator walkouts statewide.