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Clear, practical stories from KQED News to help you navigate life in the Bay Area. (Particularly when it’s expensive.)

Heading to Tahoe for the Holidays? With Snow in the Forecast, What to Know About Chain Control and Winter Driving

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Want to Visit Europe in 2025? You'll Need to Apply for New Travel Authorization

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Stop 'Avoiding Politics' at the Holiday Table, Says This Expert

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California Could Give You Up To $2,000 For an E-Bike — Applications Now Open

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Bird Flu: As California Declares State of Emergency, What to Know About Your H5N1 Virus Risks

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The Right (and Wrong) Things to Say to a Grieving Friend

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Shooting Meteors and Shining Planets: 6 Space Events to Look For This Winter

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Cómo se pueden preparar las personas trans para un segundo gobierno de Trump

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¿Indocumentado? Cómo prepararse para el segundo gobierno de Trump

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Billie Eilish at San José's SAP Center: What to Know, From Parking to Bag Policy

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