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The Berkeley Physicist Whose Invention Changed Surfing Forever
The wetsuit changed surfing forever, making it possible for surfers to wade in the frigid waters of the Bay and allow the scene to thrive. In this ep…
4 months, 1 week ago
At SF Carnaval This Weekend, Freedom and Resistance Take Center Stage
This weekend, SF Carnaval is expected to draw an estimated 500,000 people to San Francisco's Mission District. The celebration, which takes place May…
4 months, 1 week ago
Benicia Wants to Be a Model for Life After an Oil Refinery. Can It?
Valero’s Benicia refinery employed hundreds of people and contributed millions in taxes to the local government for decades. Now, with the refinery o…
4 months, 1 week ago
Homelessness is Down in SF, But Not For Families
San Francisco has seen a 22% decrease in people sleeping on the streets, according to preliminary data from this year’s Point In Time count. But the …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Community Childcare Centers on Shaky Ground After Transitional Kindergarten Expansion
Community-based preschools across the state have struggled to compete with California’s free, universal transitional-kindergarten program, where enro…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Workers Who Make SFO Go 'Round Want Higher Wages
Workers at San Francisco International Airport who clean planes, handle baggage, and push wheelchairs told city supervisors at a recent hearing that …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
PG&E Bills Are Going Up. Here’s Why
According to a KQED analysis, the average Pacific Gas & Electric utility bill went up nearly 70% between 2020 and March 2025. But understanding what …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Can the Valkyries Take It to the Next Level?
The Golden State Valkyries’ first season was a huge success. The team sold out every home game and became the first WNBA team ever to make the playof…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Inside Elon Musk and Sam Altman's Battle Over OpenAI
Jurors and journalists are getting a peek into the world of OpenAI and its founding as two of the richest, most powerful men in tech duke it out in a…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Raising Kids in the Bay? It Comes With Compromises
Raising kids is expensive, and doing so in the Bay comes with compromises. Whether it’s with space, commutes, or affordability, having a kid here mea…
4 months, 4 weeks ago