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

Tahoe Storm Travel: From Chain Control to Road Conditions, What to Know About Driving in Snow

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A silver car is photographed almost completely covered by a large tree that's fallen onto it. Above, the sky is bright blue.

A Tree Fell on My Car in the Bay Area. What Do I Do?

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Uninsured Californians Are Urged to Sign Up for Subsidized Health Care. Here’s How

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Bay Area Weather: As New Storms Bring More Rain, How You Can Prep for Flooding, Winds and Power Outages

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A sign saying monkeypox vaccinations appointment only with two people with masks in the background.

The 1st US Clade I Mpox Case Has Been Found in the Bay Area. Here’s What to Know

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Bird Flu: As Bay Area Reports 1st Potential Case, What to Know About Your H5N1 Virus Risks

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Birth Control on Your Mind Since the Election? Here Are Your Options

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How Do I Protect My Privacy if I’m Seeking an Abortion?

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The exterior of the main entrance of the Oakland Museum of California, on a sunny day.

How to Find Free Museum Tickets in the Bay Area

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A young woman with a bullhorn leads protesters on the street holding signs.

How to Attend a Rally Safely in the Bay Area: Your Rights, Protections and the Police

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