Bay Area Writers Are Building Their Own Path to Hollywood

From Oakland to Hollywood, Bay Area writers are organizing to make sure their stories don’t have to leave town to survive.

CA Cities Saw Their Lowest Murder Rates in Decades. But Why?

Homicides in California surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, killings are down to historic lows in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco and many other cities.

Arrested, Not Tried: How SF Keeps People in Jail for Years Without a Verdict

For people labeled “long stayers,” time in San Francisco jail stretches from months into years—with no trial date in sight.

Looking Out for ICE, Parents & Teachers Help Kids Get to School

School staff say patrols outside schools have boosted attendance and mental health

CA Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Sending Abortion Pills

California doctor faces felony charges for sending abortion pills to Louisiana, as state AG Liz Murrill seeks extradition in escalating reproductive rights legal battle.

Should San Franciscans take a trip to Moab Utah?

Is Moab, Utah really the Mother of all bombs?

Our Favorite Albums of 2025

You're gonna find something to love on this list

Our 100 Favorite Songs of 2025

We're calling the list “Saturday Night and the Rest of Your Life”

How Bay Area Nonprofits Are Supporting Families During Stressful Times

Meet Raya, a domestic violence survivor turned advocate, who now helps others navigate complex support systems. Learn more about her inspiring journey and the vital work of Family Service Alliance.

Rob Reiner Was More Than a Hollywood Legend. He Helped Shape CA Politics

Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California

How a Rave at the Cow Palace Taught Me About Gratitude

What is not replaceable is time, community, relationships and memories. What is life, really, if not a series of moments stacked on top of each other, like bricks in a monument?

Our CFO Looked at Our Finances...and Things Are Not Good

3 Waymos Trap Each Other and Block Traffic in San Francisco

Autonomous chaos in SF: Three Waymo self-driving cars get hilariously tangled up, blocking traffic and sparking viral hilarity at a North Beach intersection.

Claude The Alligator's Death Hit Me Harder Than Expected

"It was like mourning someone I knew deeply. He was an alligator. Still, the loss is real."

Young California Dems Are Challenging Veteran House Members in Safe Blue Seats

Young California Dems challenge veteran House members in safe blue districts, sparking an intra-party battle over the future of Democratic representation.

The Historic West Portal Bar Where Deep Thinkers Go to Drink

The west side's hidden gem that's run by twin brothers that really care about the community.

How Fear of Trump’s Immigration Blitz is Changing Life in CA Farm towns

Farms and farmworkers face economic uncertainty and fear amid Trump's immigration policies, revealing the human impact on California's agricultural communities.

New CA Bill Would Let People Sue ICE Agents Who Violate Rights

The bill authored by Sen. Scott Wiener would enable people to file a lawsuit or seek redress against local, state and federal officers for violating their constitutional rights.

Socialist Candidate Runs Against Los Angeles Mayor

Socialist candidate Rae Chen Huang challenges LA Mayor Karen Bass, championing affordable housing and free transit in her grassroots campaign for city leadership.

Trump Threatened to Send National Guard if Mamdani Won – What Happens Now?

Trump's threats could spark a constitutional showdown and local resistance in a very high-stakes political confrontation.

Across California, ICE Summons Migrants to Their Own Arrests

ICE uses legal check-ins to detain migrants in California, handcuffing long-time residents with no criminal records during routine immigration appointments.

Half a Million Young Californians Aren’t in School or Work. Most are Men

Thousands of men in California are neither working nor in school. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called it a “crisis,” both for the labor market and for men’s mental health.

How Trump Is Building a Violent, Shadowy Federal Police Force

“We’re at an inflection point in history right now and it’s frightening.”

More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by ICE. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.

Over 170 U.S. citizens detained by ICE face shocking abuse, challenging Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh's claims about prompt release during immigration sweeps.

A Badger Was Spotted in San Francisco for the First Time in Living Memory

First-ever San Francisco badger caught on camera at Twin Peaks, shocking local experts and challenging expectations about urban wildlife sightings.