As Transitional Kindergarten Grows, Hundreds of Child Care Centers Close
Experts say their closures worsened the shortage of licensed child care space in California for kids younger than 4 years…
Former Bay Area Officers Sentenced in Scheme to Steal Weed During Traffic Stops
Two former Rohnert Park police officers, Joseph Huffaker and Brendon Jacy Tatum, were sentenced to federal prison for stealing and…
After Sentencing of Ex-Rohnert Park Cops Who Stole Marijuana, Questions Still Remain
Former Rohnert Park police officers Brendon Jacy Tatum and Joseph Huffaker were sentenced to prison in a federal cannabis corruption…
Oakland Police Shoot Driver Who Tried to Flee Stop, Striking Officers, OPD Says
An officer opened fire after the fleeing driver dragged one officer and pinned another against a parked car, the Oakland…
San José Parents Convicted of Murder in Baby’s Fentanyl Overdose
Two San José parents were convicted of murder in the fentanyl overdose death of their 18-month-old child, Winter Rayo.
Why Do Animals Glow? The Science of Bioluminescence
From ocean depths to forests, some animals glow — and it’s key to their survival.
Spotted Lanternflies are The Ultimate Party Crashers
They’re colorful, invasive and spreading fast. Meet the spotted lanternfly — and why it’s so hard to stop.
California Bill Aims to Steer Grocery Shoppers Away From Ultraprocessed Foods
Proposed legislation would create a “California Certified” label for foods low in sugar, fat and additives and require large retailers…
California’s Tortilla Law Targets Birth Defects. Other States May Follow
California now requires folic acid in corn masa flour — a staple in many Latino households — in an effort…
Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment
In parts of the Bay Area and Central Coast, some practitioners are increasing home visits, and even meeting clients in…