The Berkeley Physicist Who Helped Change Surfing Forever
The wetsuit changed surfing forever, making it possible for people to surf in the frigid waters of the Bay Area and helping the scene thrive.
East Bay Residents Push Back as Caltrans Studies Lifting I-580 Truck Ban
In a heated listening session on Saturday, opponents of a Caltrans study to lift the ban on trucks on Interstate 580 argued the move would
Chad Bianco Wants to Slash Taxes and Regulations
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco promises that if elected governor, he will cut taxes, shrink government and root out fraud. At a KQED town hall
My Ballot Never Showed Up. How Can I Still Vote in the 2026 California Primary?
If your election ballot never showed up, here’s how registered voters can get a new one ahead of Election Day on June 2. Carly SevernGuy
What AG Xavier Becerra Reveals About a Possible Gov. Becerra
Becerra’s late surge in the governor’s race has sparked new scrutiny of his record, from his tenure as HHS secretary to his aggressive lawsuits against
San José Is Getting a Professional Women’s Hockey Team. Here’s What We Know
The team, which has yet to be named, has already exceeded expectations for season ticket deposits. The PWHL San José expansion announcement at SAP Center
California Quietly Brings Back Controversial Scoring Policy for Trans Student Athletes
A state high school athletics federation reintroduced a rule allowing an additional competitor to earn a medal in events in which a transgender athlete places.
Dispersed Camping 101: How to Find Free Campsites Near the Bay Area
Since the COVID-19 pandemic in particular, Easley said he’s seen an explosion in popularity of dispersed camping, with more and more people attracted by the
Could San Francisco Ban Smoking on Bar Patios?
Maa is the former president of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society, which co-sponsored the proposal, along with major medical groups such as the American
Why Are Some East Bay Voters Receiving 2 Election Ballots?
But as a result of California’s monthlong window of early voting, there will be two weeks of overlap between voting in the primary election and