An Oakland Soccer Program Helps Immigrant Youth Find Belonging
As the World Cup kicks off in the Bay Area, nonprofit Soccer Without Borders combines mental health and mentorship with…
What Do California’s Recent College Grads Think About AI?
Some students view large language models as a threat to the job market and to creativity. Others see them as…
Two Democratic Challengers Make the Case for Change
Two Democratic congressional candidates attempting to unseat longtime incumbents share what they think their party needs to do to win…
Can Controlled Burns Reduce California’s Air Pollution?
A new Stanford University study finds that annual prescribed burning could substantially reduce smoke pollution during California’s worst wildfire years.
El Niño Is Here. Here’s What It Could Mean for the Bay Area This Winter
Federal officials report that there’s a 63% chance of a very strong El Niño this year. As a result, the…
Why Is California Still Counting Votes? And Other Questions About How Our Elections Actually Work
Election security expert David Becker breaks down why California’s ballot count takes so long, and why claims of fraud don’t…
SFUSD Chief Maria Su Defends Trans Student Policies, Ethnic Studies at Heated House Hearing
Superintendent Maria Su faced scrutiny from Republican lawmakers over drag story hour and parental rights, though she largely sidestepped questions…
Bay Area Faces a Weather ‘Quadfecta’: Heat, Fire Risk, Flooding and Powerful Waves
Triple-digit heat, wildfire danger, sneaker waves and high tides could make for a sunny — and risky — week for…
A Warm World Cup Welcome? US Immigration Policies Have Chilling Effect
As the World Cup begins later this week, match officials and team members have faced enhanced immigration scrutiny when trying…
How Did the Generational Change Movement Do in California’s Election?
Young Democratic challengers took on their party’s aging congressional representatives, but incumbents largely held on.