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.
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…
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…
‘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…