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.
Governor and LA Mayor Hopefuls Face Off in a Week of Fiery Debates
From the governor's race to the L.A. mayor's race, KQED's politics team analyzes a week of heated debates and political…
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…
Is Canvas Still Down? Bay Area Schools Slowly Restore Access After Global Hack
The crippling cyberattack against Canvas, a widely used online learning platform, underscores the security vulnerabilities of education technology, experts said.
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…