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

SFUSD Closures: Which Schools Will Be Affected, and What Do Families Need to Know?

Oct 8

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

Oct 8

Bird Flu: What to Know About H5N1 Virus Risks, as California Confirms 2 Human Cases

Oct 3

Bay Area Weather: How to Stay Cool and Safe in a California Heat Wave

Oct 2

Hardly Strictly 2024: The Schedule, Parking, Maps and What You Can Bring

Oct 1

Election 2024: How to Correct a Mistake on Your Ballot

Sep 30

Saving for College? How to Make the Most of Your Investment

Sep 28

More Free COVID Tests via USPS Are Now Available to Order

Sep 26

Fall in the Bay Can Get Toasty. Here's Where You Can Still Find Crisp, Chilly Temperatures

Sep 23

Landlord Trying to Keep Your Security Deposit? What Renters Can Do

Sep 19

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