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Housing Affordability
SF’s Dean Preston Faces Criticism Over Affordable Housing in Hayes Valley
Housing is a top concern for San Francisco voters as the city faces pressure to build tens of thousands of units by 2031. A years-long delay in developing a Hayes Valley site, intended for affordable housing, highlights the challenges of meeting California’s housing goals.
Kamala Harris Took on Big Banks After the Foreclosure Crisis. It Helped Define Her Career
As California’s attorney general, Kamala Harris took a bold stand against major banks, securing a $20 billion settlement for homeowners facing foreclosure, a move that helped solidify her reputation as a formidable political leader.
Immigration
Haitians Are Settling Along California-Mexico Border, Despite Concerns Over Anti-Immigrant Politics
A small community of Haitians calls San Diego home. But former President Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant message leaves some wondering if they can truly belong. The view looks different for those in Tijuana.
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'Helping Them Build Resiliency': How This Bay Area Preschool Is Protecting Kids From Extreme Weather
As intense heat waves in California grow more common, the number of schools that lack air conditioning and other climate-safety infrastructure has come into greater focus, particularly at early child care centers, where young children are among the most vulnerable.