California’s Governor’s Race Remains Wide Open. Here’s What to Know Before the Primary
Five Democrats and two Republicans are all competing in an open field ahead of the June 2, 2026 primary. Here’s…
‘Chop From the Top’: California Academy of Sciences Union Pushes Back on Layoffs
After the San Francisco museum announced layoffs affecting 53 employees, union leaders are calling for greater transparency in decision-making and…
Bay Area Beaches Are Chock-Full of Mysterious Blue Creatures Again. Here’s How to See Them
Why are all those Velella velella — also known as “by-the-wind sailors” — washing up in the Bay Area right…
A Rare Look Inside California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant
All eyes are turned to Diablo Canyon Power Plant as the debate about extending its life returns to Sacramento. But…
Hot Weekend Ahead for the Bay Area With Summerlike Weather Forecast
Inland Bay Area temperatures could soar close to 100 degrees this weekend, with San Francisco climbing into the 80s, due…
At SF State, a Campus Protest Movement Gives Birth to an Emboldened Student Union
Amid pro-Palestinian protests two years ago, students met with university administrators for a first-of-its-kind public negotiation. Now, they’re back with…
When Teachers Can’t Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game
A growing number of affordable housing developments meant for school staffers are cropping up around the Bay Area as the…
Bay Area Nature Camp Wins Key Approval for New Home After Fighting ‘Bureaucracy and NIMBYism’
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to allow the Mosaic Project to move forward with plans to build…
SF Public Schools Are Set for New History Textbooks for the First Time in 20 Years
San Francisco’s school board will vote on district recommendations for a new elementary and high school social studies curriculum, as…
Oakland Unified Has ‘No Plan’ for Financial Future, Top Alameda County Schools Chief Warns
More than 40 Oakland school principals also joined the chorus Friday, calling on the district to make hard choices and…