Today’s Top Story

California Plan to Keep Gas Prices Stable Is Signed Into Law by Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special legislative session to pass the bill, which allowed California to require oil refiners to keep a certain level of fuel reserves.

Latest News

1
The Brutal Story Behind California’s New Native American Genocide Education Law
A closeup of three indigenous women standing by each other, with the woman in the middle wearing an elaborately decorated crown.
2
Sold Out: Coming Home to a Flood-Prone California Landscape
3
The US Gets a New National Marine Sanctuary, the First Led by a Tribe
Waves crashing against rocks on a coastline.
4
Seeing Charli xcx and Troye Sivan at San Francisco's Chase Center? From Bag Policy to Parking, What to Know
5
Yes, You Can Take Time Off Work to Vote. Here's How
Sold Out: Coming Home to a Flood-Prone California Landscape
The US Gets a New National Marine Sanctuary, the First Led by a Tribe
Waves crashing against rocks on a coastline.
How Solar Storms That Bring Northern Lights Can Also Cause Tech Chaos
‘King James’ Honors the ‘Language of Sports’ Spoken by American Men
Merging Indigenous Tradition With Club Culture in ‘GhostRave’
Modest Moments Become Revelatory in the Wry and Incisive ‘Shred Sisters’
What to Know About Your Voting Rights If You Are Currently or Formerly Incarcerated in California
Why Is Donald Trump Campaigning in California, a State He's Almost Certain to Lose?
Imprisoned people wearing orange outfits hang out in an outdoor area of the prison, while a guard watches from a tower overhead.
Prop. 36: A Return to Failed Crime Policies or a Necessary Tweak?

2024 Voter Guide

Learn about every single race and measure across the nine Bay Area counties.

Proposition 36
U.S. House of Representatives, District 16
Alameda County: Oakland Races

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.

San Francisco’s Homeless Tent Count Drops to Record Low, Mayor Says

Encampment sweeps have accelerated since August, when Mayor London Breed’s promised crackdown began, adding to a steady decline in the number of tents on city streets since last summer.
Kamala Harris stands at a lectern, delivering a speech with an audience behind her.

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.
A woman wearing a yellow coat with a sign around her neck that reads "Evictions Are Violent. We Won't Be Silenced."

Rent Control Is on the Ballot Again. Here’s What to Know

Rent control has long been anathema to economists. Now, some are rethinking it. But the topic remains hugely controversial as Californians prepare to vote on Proposition 33.

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.

Fremont, My Hometown

Supriya Yelimeli surveys Fremont’s immigrant idealism and its relationship to inequity in the Bay Area.
An older white man with a navy blue suit and red tie gestures as he speaks.

Fact-Check Reveals Trump's Inaccurate Claims About California and Kamala Harris

Donald Trump didn’t attack California or Kamala Harris’s home-state record during their presidential debate. He didn’t miss his chance on a fundraising visit, blasting the state on crime, homelessness and more.
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.

KQED Original PodcastsKQED Original Podcasts

Icon-Carousel-Right@1xCreated with Sketch.
Icon-Carousel-Right@1xCreated with Sketch.
Sponsored

More Top Stories

California Plan to Keep Gas Prices Stable Is Signed Into Law by Newsom

Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special legislative session to pass the bill, which allowed California to require oil refiners to keep a certain level of fuel reserves.
A closeup of three indigenous women standing by each other, with the woman in the middle wearing an elaborately decorated crown.

The Brutal Story Behind California’s New Native American Genocide Education Law

A new law requires California students to learn Native American history in a way that includes the mistreatment and perspectives of tribal members.

Sold Out: Coming Home to a Flood-Prone California Landscape

After a year of trying to find new housing, the Escutia family finds itself just across the street from the house they fled after a levee broke and flooded the rural town of Pajaro in 2023.
Waves crashing against rocks on a coastline.

The US Gets a New National Marine Sanctuary, the First Led by a Tribe

Over 4,500 square miles of ocean will be protected off the California coast. It will also be managed in partnership with the Indigenous groups that fought to create it.

Seeing Charli xcx and Troye Sivan at San Francisco's Chase Center? From Bag Policy to Parking, What to Know

What to know about seeing Charli xcx and Troye Sivan on Sunday at Chase Center on the Sweat tour.

Yes, You Can Take Time Off Work to Vote. Here's How

While employers are required by state law to respect the time workers need to go vote, there are a few things to keep in mind.

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.

ContributorsContributors

Icon-Carousel-Right@1xCreated with Sketch.