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Federal Probe Targets UC Berkeley After Turning Point USA Event Erupts in Clashes

Kirk, a self-described free speech advocate and outspoken Christian, rose to national prominence as the co-founder of Turning Point USA, which promotes conservative values on

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Changing Your Name & Gender Marker in California

California still allows people to change their gender marker or use “X” on state-issued documents like their birth certificate or their driver’s license. Levy, who

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Indigo Elephant: ‘Marble Statue’ | KQED

“Marble Statue” is swirling and melancholic, a cocoon embracing listeners with a gentle reminder to let go of perfection. It starts off with a dreamy

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Golden Gate Bridge Agency Drops $163K Restitution Claim Against Pro-Palestinian Protesters

A spokesperson for the bridge district confirmed that the claim had been withdrawn but declined to comment. On Friday morning, lawyers representing the activists announced

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Environmentalists Celebrate ‘Retirement’ of Platform Esther, a SoCal Oil Rig

Platform Esther was first built in 1965 and is located 1.5 miles off the coast of Seal Beach. It was rebuilt in the ’80s after

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San Franciscans Bid Farewell to Pelosi, Never a Stranger to Her City

“I was so sad. I don’t know why she’s retiring,” Sanchez said. “She is still working like she’s young; she can still do it.” Others

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Waymo, Alphabet Sued for Bias After AI Allegedly Mislabels SF Doctor as Terrorist

Companies in numerous industries are facing lawsuits seeking to establish their liability for discrimination involving artificial intelligence. One example pending in federal court is Mobley

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California Overwhelmingly Approves Prop. 50, Democrats Celebrate

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, left, with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, speaks at the California Democratic Party Headquarters after polls close on statewide special election

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Oakland Unified Wins Budget Approval but Faces Dire Warning on Financial Future

Since then, district staff have repeatedly told the board it must dramatically reduce spending, only for the board to reject or amend plans to do

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Half Stack: ‘Diamond Dancer’ | KQED

“Half of the Bay Area music scene has played in Half Stack at one point or another,” Kegler explains. Kegler works as a scientist during