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Home on the Grange: In Anderson Valley, Hippies, Old-Timers Return to Farming Roots
In Mendocino County, a community bands together over farming, food and wildfire resilience at a historic Grange hall.

Latest News

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Layoff Threats Weigh on Head Start Teachers and Parents in Hollister
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In LA, A Photo Detective Reunites Wildfire Survivors with Lost Images
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Your Voice Matters: Help KQED Report on Domestic Violence in the Bay Area
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California Faces Rough Fire Season as US Forest Service Work Becomes More Politicized
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Humpback Whales Blow Bubble ‘Smoke’ Rings to Communicate With Humans
Humpback Whales Blow Bubble ‘Smoke’ Rings to Communicate With Humans
Trump Blocks California’s EV Rules, State Sues in Response
This Oakland Block Tried to Quit Fossil Fuels. Here’s What They Learned
The Jewish ‘Red Angel’ Who Withstood Incarceration for Workers’ Rights
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10 Songs to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson
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Hella Juneteenth Brings a Good Old-Fashioned Cookout to the Museum
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Housing Affordability

Berkeley’s Strategy for RV Encampments Could Be a Model for California

As Gov. Gavin Newsom ups pressure to clean encampments across California, Berkeley is finding success with a novel approach to helping move people off the streets.

This Oakland Block Tried to Quit Fossil Fuels. Here’s What They Learned

As an innovative project to cut gas out of an entire block comes to a close, residents and researchers share their lessons.

San José Council Approves Mahan’s Shelter Enforcement Plan

The Council approved the city budget and delivered a sweeping victory for San José Mayor Matt Mahan and his agenda for reducing homelessness in the city.

San Francisco Mayor Proposes to Ban RVs from Long-Term Street Parking

Under the new proposal, RVs will only be able to park for two hours before becoming subject to citations and towing; his office estimates over 400 households live in large vehicles throughout the city.

Immigration

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The UC Berkeley Students Who Want a Central American Studies Department

A UC Berkeley student group called Central Americans for Empowerment (CAFE) has been pushing for a Central American Studies department.

Appeals Court Halts Order for Trump to Return California Guard to Newsom

Lawyers for California accused the Trump administration of advancing 'unlimited' executive power.

California Sen. Alex Padilla Forced to Ground, Handcuffed by Agents at DHS Briefing

The senator was trying to speak at a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles when he was forcibly removed.

As ICE Fears Grow, San José Approves $1.5 Million to Support Immigrants

San José leaders approved spending up to $1.5 million in its current budget to shore up resources in the face of rising immigration enforcement actions in the South Bay.
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Layoff Threats Weigh on Head Start Teachers and Parents in Hollister

With funding running out on June 30 and no word on a new grant, parents and staff at a Head Start center in Hollister don’t know if they’ll have a classroom or job to return to in the fall.

In LA, A Photo Detective Reunites Wildfire Survivors with Lost Images

After the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents turned to social media to locate and return precious family photos and kids’ art.

Your Voice Matters: Help KQED Report on Domestic Violence in the Bay Area

Domestic violence is a public health crisis that exists behind closed doors.

California Faces Rough Fire Season as US Forest Service Work Becomes More Politicized

As California braces for fire season, experts see signals — and shortcomings — in the Forest Service Chief’s annual letter.

Home on the Grange: In Anderson Valley, Hippies, Old-Timers Return to Farming Roots

In Mendocino County, a community bands together over farming, food and wildfire resilience at a historic Grange hall.

Humpback Whales Blow Bubble ‘Smoke’ Rings to Communicate With Humans

Bay Area researchers from SETI and UC Davis captured a rare sight: humpback whales blowing bubble rings — like smoke rings — while calmly approaching humans. It’s the first time scientists have documented this playful, possibly communicative behavior in the wild.

Golden Gate Park’s Newest Memorial Opens Its Arms to All Affected by Cancer

The new park is one of several places in the Bay Area to gather, reflect and honor others.
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