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SF's 1st Curbside EV Charging Stations to Debut in These Neighborhoods
San Francisco launches a curbside EV charging pilot, starting in Dogpatch and Duboce Triangle, as part of its push for accessible, sustainable transportation solutions.

Latest News

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Can California Keep ICE Away From Schools? Lawmakers Want to Try as Crackdowns Loom
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How to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree for Free in the Bay Area
A Christmas tree lies on the street next to a curb.
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Adam Schiff Explains How Prosecuting a Russian Spy Prepared Him for Trump
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Santa Cruz Wharf Set to Reopen Less Than 2 Weeks After Partial Collapse
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Bay Area Director Spotlights Ukraine's Art Amid Rubble in 'Porcelain War'
California Almost Legalized Psychedelics. Now Supporters Are Looking for a Good Test Case
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9 Unexpected Things We Learned About Mental Health and Our Brains in 2024
Norovirus Spikes in Bay Area Wastewater Amid Nationwide Rise in Outbreaks
Curious About Dry January? What to Expect — and How It Works
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An Indonesian Coffee Pop-up Brings Pandan Lattes to San Jose
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‘Nickel Boys’ Is an Artful Apparition of Betrayed Black Youth
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Housing Affordability

Facing Crisis, California Insurance Regulators Cap Largest Rules Change in 30 Years

Residents should see insurance options expand this year, but homeowners may also see some higher rates as insurers are allowed to charge for reinsurance and forward-looking risk models.

An 'Uncertain' Housing Market Could Mean More Renters and Fewer Buyers in 2025

Housing experts say 2025 will be a renter’s market in some parts of the Bay Area as apartment prices have stabilized or even dropped. It’s a different story for prospective home buyers and sellers.

In Fresno, One of California's Toughest New Camping Bans Comes Into Focus

California has more camping bans than any other state. Advocates for homeless people say Fresno's law is among the toughest, banning camping, sitting or lying on public property anytime, anywhere.

San Francisco Developer Unveils Plans for New 22-Story Ocean Beach Project

San Francisco Housing Development Corporation and Housing America submitted an application for a 446-unit building.

Immigration

Can California Keep ICE Away From Schools? Lawmakers Want to Try as Crackdowns Loom

California legislators want to limit deportation actions at schools, but they can’t ban immigration officials.

Trump Allies Warn California Leaders They Could Go to Prison Over Sanctuary City Laws

A conservative organization led by Trump adviser Stephen Miller sent letters to California leaders warning of 'serious consequences' over sanctuary policies that protect undocumented residents.

Immigrants With Temporary Protected Status Fear Deportation as Trump Returns

A nurse who fled Russia's bombardment of Ukraine says she fears losing the protections that allow her to live and work in the US.
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Want to Visit Europe in 2025? You'll Need to Apply for New Travel Authorization

How to apply for the UK's new ETA visa waiver starting Jan. 8, and what to know about the ETIAS application coming for the rest of Europe.

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Electric vehicles charging up in an outdoor SF lot, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

SF's 1st Curbside EV Charging Stations to Debut in These Neighborhoods

San Francisco launches a curbside EV charging pilot, starting in Dogpatch and Duboce Triangle, as part of its push for accessible, sustainable transportation solutions.

Can California Keep ICE Away From Schools? Lawmakers Want to Try as Crackdowns Loom

California legislators want to limit deportation actions at schools, but they can’t ban immigration officials.
A Christmas tree lies on the street next to a curb.

How to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree for Free in the Bay Area

From curbside compost and recycling collection to transfer station drop-off, read our city-by-city guide on how to easily dispose of your Christmas tree.

Adam Schiff Explains How Prosecuting a Russian Spy Prepared Him for Trump

Santa Cruz Wharf Set to Reopen Less Than 2 Weeks After Partial Collapse

Santa Cruz plans a reopening ceremony on Saturday, saying that the rest of the wharf is safe and that heavy machinery sunk by the collapse is far enough away not to be a risk.

Bay Area Director Spotlights Ukraine's Art Amid Rubble in 'Porcelain War'

As the war in Ukraine continues, one award-winning film shines a light on the daily lives of artists who remain in the country.

Police More Likely to Use Force Against Young People of Color, California Report Finds

The racial disparities in police stops, persistent across age groups, raise concerns about the harmful effects of having negative interactions with law enforcement from a young age.

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