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How the Black Panthers Changed American Schools
In 1973, the Black Panthers opened the Oakland Community School in East Oakland. It is regarded as one of the nation’s first community schools — a mo…
1 year, 4 months ago
Richmond’s $550 Million Deal with Chevron
Last week, the Richmond City Council scrapped a November ballot measure that would have imposed a new oil-refining tax on the nearby Chevron refinery…
1 year, 4 months ago
California Democrats Flock to Chicago for DNC
Nearly 500 Californians are in Chicago this week for the Democratic National Convention, where Democrats will rally around Vice President Kamala Harr…
1 year, 4 months ago
Are We Ready for More EVs?
If you’ve ever driven an electric vehicle, you know that finding a public charging station can be stressful.
But we’ll need a lot more of them soon. C…
1 year, 4 months ago
Bay Area Schools Face Sea Level Rise Threat
52 Bay Area public schools are already at risk of being inundated with ocean and groundwater, according to a new analysis by KQED and Climate Central…
1 year, 4 months ago
Once-Rising Star in SF Politics Charged with Sexual Assault
Last week, Jon Jacobo, a once-rising star in the progressive wing of San Francisco politics, was arrested on charges of sexual assault and domestic v…
1 year, 4 months ago
South Bay Doctor Returns to Gaza
Dr. Mohammad Subeh, a Palestinian-American ER doctor from the South Bay city of Saratoga, went to Gaza for his first medical mission in February. Whe…
1 year, 5 months ago
SF Promises ‘Very Aggressive’ Homeless Sweeps
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has promised ‘very aggressive’ sweeps of homeless encampments this month, on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court rulin…
1 year, 5 months ago
How Bay Area Politics Shaped Kamala Harris
This week, Vice President Kamala Harris will officially accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.
But before she burst onto the national…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why Millbrae Voters Recalled 2 City Councilmembers
In late July, voters in the city of Millbrae, in northern San Mateo County, overwhelmingly recalled 2 of their 5 city councilmembers.
It’s a fight th…
1 year, 5 months ago