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One Unaccompanied Minor's Journey to the US Sparks Hope in California's Pilot Program
An unaccompanied minor shares his struggle to adjust to life in the U.S. He now champions California’s pilot program that helps immigrant youth but is scrambling for funding after budget cuts.

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Housing Affordability

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At a San Francisco Shelter for Unhoused Families, Cooking Helps Heal Trauma

Buena Vista Horace Mann, a Spanish immersion school in San Francisco’s Mission District, turns into a homeless shelter at night for families with children enrolled in the school district.

Berkeley Moves to Expand Homeless Encampment Sweeps in More Aggressive Approach

The Berkeley City Council voted to allow sweeps even when shelter isn’t available, which came the same day as a lawsuit against the city over several large encampments.

Inside a Community For Farmworkers and Low-Income Families Near Half Moon Bay

Moonridge is an affordable housing community of 160 homes for low-income residents and farmworkers just outside of Half Moon Bay. It was built more than 20 years ago.

California Eyes a Push Toward Electric Heat Pumps Instead of Gas-Powered Heaters

State energy policymakers are set to vote on an updated building code designed to make electrifying buildings more attractive to reduce fossil fuel emissions.

Immigration

A young man sits on a bench outside.

One Unaccompanied Minor's Journey to the US Sparks Hope in California's Pilot Program

An unaccompanied minor shares his struggle to adjust to life in the U.S. He now champions California’s pilot program that helps immigrant youth but is scrambling for funding after budget cuts.

Newsom Vetoes Controversial Bill to Help Undocumented Immigrants Buy Homes

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial bill on Friday that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to access one of the state’s first-generation homeownership loan programs.

West Marin Worker Housing Often Substandard and Faulty, New Report Finds

Researchers found that housing conditions on ranches, where most respondents lived, were especially dire, with issues like non-functioning toilets, mold, holes in walls and leaky ceilings.

California Wage Theft Victims Miss Out on Millions in Collected Funds

Nearly 200,000 wage theft victims have left millions unclaimed over the past three years, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Mayor Breed Taps New SF Human Rights Director as Misspending Scrutiny Intensifies

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San Francisco Police Shoot Reportedly Armed Man at Powell BART Station

San Francisco police officers spotted the armed man in a car, the chief said and shot him after a dramatic pursuit into the Powell Street station.

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Former President Donald Trump can expect little backing from voters in the Bay Area but is targeting a pool of wealthy donors at a fundraiser in San Mateo County.
A young man sits on a bench outside.

One Unaccompanied Minor's Journey to the US Sparks Hope in California's Pilot Program

An unaccompanied minor shares his struggle to adjust to life in the U.S. He now champions California’s pilot program that helps immigrant youth but is scrambling for funding after budget cuts.

How Competing Propositions Tackle Commission Reform in San Francisco Mayoral Race

As Election Day draws near, the competing campaigns behind the two measures ramp up their efforts.

San Francisco Schools Cancel Antisemitism Workshops After Complaints About Potential Bias

Workshops that help staff at San Francisco high schools address allegations of antisemitism were canceled after pressure from parents amid the Israel-Hamas war.

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