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A Rare Look Inside California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant
All eyes are turned to Diablo Canyon Power Plant as the debate about extending its life returns to Sacramento. But what’s it like inside?
Bay Area Beaches Are Chock-Full of Mysterious Blue Creatures Again. Here’s How to See Them
‘Chop From the Top’: California Academy of Sciences Union Pushes Back on Layoffs
In June, San Francisco Will Vote on a $535M Earthquake Bond. Here’s What’s in It
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California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales
California’s Tortilla Law Targets Birth Defects. Other States May Follow
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A Rare Look Inside California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant
California’s Fuel Fears Threaten Benicia’s ‘Just Transition’ to Green Economy
Sierra Storm Will Dump More April Snow, but Won’t Fix California Snowpack
Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment
California’s Tortilla Law Targets Birth Defects. Other States May Follow
California Bill Aims to Steer Grocery Shoppers Away From Ultraprocessed Foods
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A Rare Look Inside California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant

All eyes are turned to Diablo Canyon Power Plant as the debate about extending its life returns to Sacramento. But what’s it like inside?

Bay Area Beaches Are Chock-Full of Mysterious Blue Creatures Again. Here’s How to See Them

Why are all those Velella velella — also known as “by-the-wind sailors” — washing up in the Bay Area right now, and where to spot them.

California’s Fuel Fears Threaten Benicia’s ‘Just Transition’ to Green Economy

State leaders negotiated an agreement with Valero this year to use its idled Benicia facility to store and transport imported fuel, which brings little economic activity while freezing redevelopment plans.

‘Chop From the Top’: California Academy of Sciences Union Pushes Back on Layoffs

After the San Francisco museum announced layoffs affecting 53 employees, union leaders are calling for greater transparency in decision-making and considering executive pay cuts as an alternative.

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment

In parts of the Bay Area and Central Coast, some practitioners are increasing home visits, and even meeting clients in their cars, to ease fears of a run-in with ICE.
A picture of a soft-story building in San Francisco.

In June, San Francisco Will Vote on a $535M Earthquake Bond. Here’s What’s in It

Over the years, San Francisco has made progress toward earthquake-safe buildings. But the city still isn’t fully prepared for the next big one, experts said.

California Asks Ships to Hit the Brakes for Whales

The statewide expansion of a voluntary speed reduction program aims to prevent dangerous ship strikes — and also cut the amount of marine shipping pollution that drifts ashore.
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