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Growing Up Mixed and Grappling With the Question 'What Are You?': Listeners Weigh In
Census data shows that mixed-race people are a demographic to pay attention to, yet our stories still aren't very visible.
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How Will Trump Use Kamala Harris’ California Record Against Her?
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Huge Wildfire Stirs Up Pain in Fire-Weary Butte County — and Fury Toward Alleged Arsonist
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Former East Bay Prison Officer Charged With More Sex Crimes Against Women in His Custody
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SF Marathon 2024: Routes, Road Closures and How to Watch This Weekend
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As Massive Park Fire Rages, Crews Fight to Save Rural Communities Near Chico
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As Massive Park Fire Rages, Crews Fight to Save Rural Communities Near Chico
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Step Into the Past at California's Newest State Park
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Arson Suspect Arrested in Park Fire Near Chico, California's Largest This Year
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Oakland’s First Garba Dance Festival Arrives in Chinatown
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With 70 Puppets, Turntablist Kid Koala Brings a Live Graphic Novel to SFJAZZ
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Housing Affordability

Newsom Orders State Agencies to Dismantle Homeless Encampments Across California

In light of a recent Supreme Court decision, Gov. Gavin Newsom directed state agencies to remove homeless encampments from streets and other public areas.
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For Half Moon Bay's Aging Farmworkers, New Affordable Housing Projects Offer Opportunity to 'Rest With Dignity'

Senior farmworker housing is approved after years of advocacy and a singular tragedy.
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Millbrae Voters Recall Council Members Who Didn’t Oppose Affordable Housing

Stemming from a bitter debate over plans to turn a hotel into supportive housing, the recall effort against two Millbrae City Council members appears to have passed.
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Breed Aims to Rezone Downtown San Francisco for More Housing, Fewer Offices

The proposed legislation would eliminate an office space requirement, allowing large developments in SoMa to be fully residential.
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For Half Moon Bay's Aging Farmworkers, New Affordable Housing Projects Offer Opportunity to 'Rest With Dignity'

Senior farmworker housing is approved after years of advocacy and a singular tragedy.
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Thousands of San Francisco Hotel Workers Ready for Strike Vote

The union representing about 3,000 employees at Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels is holding a strike authorization vote as contracts are set to expire next month.
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If Trump Wins: Immigration and Foreign Affairs

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Sen. Padilla on the Presidential Debate, Immigration, 2 Years Since Dobbs

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How Will Trump Use Kamala Harris’ California Record Against Her?

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Huge Wildfire Stirs Up Pain in Fire-Weary Butte County — and Fury Toward Alleged Arsonist

For many residents, the Park Fire evokes memories of past fires — including the deadliest in state history — and worries about what comes next.
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Former East Bay Prison Officer Charged With More Sex Crimes Against Women in His Custody

Darrell Wayne Smith now faces 15 federal charges related to the alleged abuse of five women incarcerated at FCI Dublin between 2016 and 2021.
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SF Marathon 2024: Routes, Road Closures and How to Watch This Weekend

Everything you need to know about the 2024 San Francisco Marathon this weekend, including the route, how to watch a friend race, road closures and whether it's too late to sign up (it isn't).
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As Massive Park Fire Rages, Crews Fight to Save Rural Communities Near Chico

The Park Fire, California’s largest wildfire of the year, has destroyed 134 structures and scorched more than 178,000 acres with no containment, fire officials said.
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UC Berkeley Firebombing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Court

Casey Robert Goonan is accused of setting fire to a UC Berkeley police vehicle with Molotov cocktails last month.
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US Olympic Water Polo Teams Have Strong Bay Area and California Ties

This year’s teams have a strong showing from Cal and Stanford alums and current students.
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