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Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on State Property. 99% of the Land Will Stay Vacant
A push to put affordable housing on surplus land owned by California, like a project at an outdated San Francisco DMV office, faces obstacles, including infrastructure and funding issues.

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Bay Area College Students Walk Out to Mark 1 Year of War in Gaza
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California Law Recognizes Unique Health Needs of Indigenous Latin Americans
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Camping in California? If a Bear Shows Up, Here's What to Do
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Former San José Police Union Director Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Opioids
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A Gazan Photographer Embraces Her Refugee Lens in San Francisco
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Housing Affordability

Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on State Property. 99% of the Land Will Stay Vacant

A push to put affordable housing on surplus land owned by California, like a project at an outdated San Francisco DMV office, faces obstacles, including infrastructure and funding issues.
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Search Continues for Funding and Purpose for Oakland’s Historic 16th Street Train Station

A consulting firm is looking for an 'anchor funder' but isn’t making any promises.

California Homelessness Funds Come With a Catch: Cities Must Follow Housing Laws

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the $131 million to clean up homeless encampments can be clawed back if cities fail to comply with state law, including standards on planning for new housing.
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San Francisco Bans Overnight Parking for RVs on Most City Streets

The policy change to San Francisco’s code, introduced by Mayor London Breed, allows the city to tow RVs and other oversized vehicles parked on city streets.

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.
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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.
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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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Bay Area College Students Walk Out to Mark 1 Year of War in Gaza

Walkouts at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State come months after the spring’s pro-Palestinian encampments and protests.

Newsom Vowed to Build Housing on State Property. 99% of the Land Will Stay Vacant

A push to put affordable housing on surplus land owned by California, like a project at an outdated San Francisco DMV office, faces obstacles, including infrastructure and funding issues.
Two young girls wearing red decorative shirts and long black skirts stand outside.

California Law Recognizes Unique Health Needs of Indigenous Latin Americans

Indigenous people have been classified as Latino despite distinct culture, language and health outcomes.

Camping in California? If a Bear Shows Up, Here's What to Do

From Yosemite to Tahoe to the backcountry, even seasoned campers can be startled by their first bear encounter. From how to stand your ground to the mistakes campers make, here's what to know.
A middle-aged white woman with blond hair walks through a courtyard next to a middle-aged man wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase.

Former San José Police Union Director Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Opioids

As part of a deal with federal prosecutors, Joanne Segovia, the former executive director of the San José Police Officers’ Association, pleaded guilty Tuesday to illegally importing opioids. She could receive a sentence of as much as 20 years in prison.

A Gazan Photographer Embraces Her Refugee Lens in San Francisco

Lara Aburamadan reported from the ground in Gaza. Now in the Bay Area, she founded Refugee Eye, an art studio.

San Francisco District to Announce Schools That Could Close, But the List Won’t Be Final

San Francisco’s school closures list has been months in the making, with a delay that frustrated families and teachers.

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