Some need living quarters for elderly parents or relatives to stay for an extended time. Others just love their home and would rather add on than move. Whatever the reason, converting the garage ...

A fire Thursday destroyed an East Palo Alto garage that had been converted into a living quarters, Menlo Park fire officials said. The blaze, which broke out shortly before 4:30p.m., also damaged ...

West University Place's residents could be allowed to update and build living quarters above their detached garages if City Council passes a proposed zoning change. The council gave preliminary ...