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…
California’s Fuel Fears Threaten Benicia’s ‘Just Transition’ to Green Economy
State leaders negotiated an agreement with Valero this year to use its idled Benicia facility to store and transport imported…
California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales
The statewide expansion of a voluntary speed reduction program aims to prevent dangerous ship strikes — and also cut the…
In June, San Francisco Will Vote on a $535M Earthquake Bond. Here’s What’s in It
Over the years, San Francisco has made progress toward earthquake-safe buildings. But the city still isn’t fully prepared for the…
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…