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Oakland A's Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, Baseball's 'Man of Steal,' Dies at Age 65
In a Hall of Fame career that rewrote the record book, Henderson became the greatest leadoff hitter in Major League Baseball history.

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'It's a Big Family': Bay Area Sneakerheads Gather for 15th Anniversary Sneaker Con
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In Downtown San José, Two Christmas Trees Make Space for Community Grief
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Protests Swept California Campuses Last Year. Schools Are Now Blocking Them
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Sugar Pie DeSanto, Larger-Than-Life R&B Performer, Dies at 89
An 87-year-old woman with a pink top and sequined hat poses in front of flowers.
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6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer
6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer
‘The Storm Door Is Open’: Bay Area Braces for Days of Rain, but a Clear Christmas
Cal Academy Adds Over 100 New Species to the Library of Life in 2024
Sugar Pie DeSanto, Larger-Than-Life R&B Performer, Dies at 89
An 87-year-old woman with a pink top and sequined hat poses in front of flowers.
Remembering Khalid Waajid, Who Documented 40 Years of Black Muslim Life in Oakland
SFMOMA Fires Contemporary Curator Over Alleged Misconduct

Housing Affordability

San Francisco Developer Unveils Plans for New 22-Story Ocean Beach Project

San Francisco Housing Development Corporation and Housing America submitted an application for a 446-unit building.

Protesters in SF, Oakland, LA Denounce Rise in Encampment Sweeps

Homeless rights advocates say the increased encampment sweeps since the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass ruling make it harder for unhoused people to stay safe and get resources.

Lurie Taps Ex-Twitter Exec to Tackle SF’s Housing Shortage and Economic Rebound

Ned Segal, who, like Lurie, has no government experience, was among a group of top executives that Elon Musk ousted shortly after purchasing the social media website in 2022.

Dramatic Insurance Spikes Could Tank California's Homeless Housing

The premium increases have less to do with potential losses from wildfires or storms and more to do with who lives in that housing and the dense, urban neighborhoods where the properties are located.

Immigration

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Want to Visit Europe in 2025? You'll Need to Apply for New Travel Authorization

How to apply for the UK's new ETA visa waiver starting Jan. 8, and what to know about the ETIAS application coming for the rest of Europe.

California Lawmaker Seeks to Keep ICE Agents 1 Mile From Schools

A California lawmaker wants to create a safe zone around schools to protect immigrant students and their parents against the threat of large-scale deportations by the incoming Trump administration.

Trump Has Promised Mass Deportations. Can California Fight Back?

Immigration senior editor Tyche Hendricks discusses how far Trump’s deportation plans can go in California, and how immigrant communities and legal advocacy groups are preparing to fight back.

ICE Plans New Detention Center Near San Francisco. Can California Stop It?

A possible migrant detention facility within two hours of San Francisco has some lawmakers concerned.

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'It's a Big Family': Bay Area Sneakerheads Gather for 15th Anniversary Sneaker Con

This weekend Santa Clara Convention Center hosts the 15th anniversary of Sneaker Con, where Bay Area sneaker fans are buying and selling shoes.

In Downtown San José, Two Christmas Trees Make Space for Community Grief

Dina Saba decorated two Christmas trees to highlight the ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank. ‘We're devastated. Our people are being annihilated,’ she said.

Protests Swept California Campuses Last Year. Schools Are Now Blocking Them

Campus administrators have been swift in enforcing their protest rules this fall, a marked change from last spring, where protest encampments grew unchecked for days or weeks. Meanwhile, students are asking courts to weigh in on policies in court.

Oakland A's Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, Baseball's 'Man of Steal,' Dies at Age 65

In a Hall of Fame career that rewrote the record book, Henderson became the greatest leadoff hitter in Major League Baseball history.
An 87-year-old woman with a pink top and sequined hat poses in front of flowers.

Sugar Pie DeSanto, Larger-Than-Life R&B Performer, Dies at 89

The dynamic singer known for her smoldering hits and on-stage backflips died in her sleep on Friday.

6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer

Plastic particles are found in our organs, blood and even semen. But do they stay in us forever? What damage are they doing? Here are the questions scientists are working to answer.

Not All California Schools Get the Same Civics Lessons. Here's Why

All high school students are required to take civics, but a lack of money can limit opportunities. And in some communities, parent objections pressure teachers to avoid certain topics.

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