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Why Is It So Hard to Believe We’re Worthy?
Psychologist Marisa Franco wants us to stop trying so hard to feel worthy. Her new book explores what self-esteem actually looks like, especially when we feel hurt or insecure.
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An El Niño-Driven ‘Kelvin Wave’ Could Raise Bay Area Sea Levels and Flooding Risk
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California Officially Legalizes Balcony Solar, Opening the Market to the New Technology
Here’s What All-Electric Bay Area Restaurants Have Learned From Ditching Gas
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Residents Near Chevron’s Richmond Refinery Face Higher Risk of Cancer, Air District Says
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California Teens Don’t Want to Hide Behind Screens. They Want More Places to Belong
Shield Yourself From Wildfire Smoke: What You Need to Know
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An El Niño-Driven ‘Kelvin Wave’ Could Raise Bay Area Sea Levels and Flooding Risk

The deep-ocean wave could push Bay Area tides up by a foot in October.
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California Officially Legalizes Balcony Solar, Opening the Market to the New Technology

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to make it simpler for Californians to install plug-in solar panels. Models that meet state standards are expected to be on sale in mid-2027.
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Extreme Makeovers Aren’t Just a Human Thing

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Here’s What All-Electric Bay Area Restaurants Have Learned From Ditching Gas

Electric kitchen conversions are expensive, but as California weans itself off fossil fuels, these chefs say it’s good for food quality, climate and health.
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Here’s What California Is Learning From Solar Panels Built Over Irrigation Canals

California solar panels tower over canals in Turlock, proving to save water, produce clean energy and improve local water quality.
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Newsom’s Bay-Delta Plan Thrown Into Confusion After Rebuke From Trump Administration

Written comments are due by the close of this week for a major rewrite of plan to keep the Bay-Delta ecosystem healthy.
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Newsom Signs New Law to Clear Confusion Around Smoke Damage

California sets nation’s first standards for smoke-damaged homes.
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