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Clear, practical stories from KQED News to help you navigate life in the Bay Area. (Particularly when it’s expensive.)

See How the Northern Lights Lit Up the Bay Area This Weekend

May 13

What to Do When Your Bike Is Stolen in the Bay Area

May 13

Know Your Rights: California Protesters' Legal Standing Under the First Amendment

May 3

How Wheelchair Rentals Can Open Up Bay Area Beaches (and Where to Find Them)

May 3

FAFSA 2024: The May 2 Deadline for California Students is Almost Here

Apr 30

What Is the 'Green Flash' at Sunset — and How Can You See It?

Apr 25

Just Days Left to Apply for California Program That Helps Pay for Your First House

Apr 25

How to Attend a Rally Safely in the Bay Area: Your Rights, Protections and the Police

Apr 23

‘Share and Speak From the Heart’: How Can Families Foster Communication This Passover?

Apr 22

Could Protesters Who Shut Down Golden Gate Bridge Be Charged With False Imprisonment?

Apr 18

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