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America's Only LGBTQ Historic District Is Falling Apart
Druid Heights was home to one of the most fascinating chapters in American counterculture and queer history. Then the government got involved.
Apple Is Clearing a Huge Homeless Encampment on Its Property
Silicon Valley’s housing crisis came literally to Apple’s doorstep.
Alycia Bella's Exes Have Spent Years Writing Songs About Her. Now, It's Her Turn
The Bay Area native silenced her heartbreak for a long time. On 'Muses,' she's letting it go.
Police Kneeled on Mario Gonzalez Before He Died, Bodycam Footage Shows
Alameda Police attempted to arrest Gonzalez after he appeared disoriented in a park. There are now three investigations into his death.
California Is Directing Questions About a 600-Gallon Chevron Oil Spill to… Chevron
An oil spill at Chevron’s Bay Area refinery spewed 600 gallons of a toxic petroleum-water mixture into the San Francisco Bay at a rate of five gallons a minute.
Soylent Founder's Unhinged Politics Rant Shows Tech Execs Don't Understand the World
The founder's blog, full of conspiracy theories and amplified in the 'New York Times,' perfectly encapsulates how tech executives think.
The Bay Area's Only Ohlone Pop-Up Is Preserving Its Culture Over Zoom
Cafe Ohlone created a community space for the East Bay's indigenous people. Without a physical location, it's found new ways to connect.
A Cop Shot and Killed a Black Man in a Walmart in a Confrontation Caught on Video
Horrified shoppers, many wearing face masks, watched him bleed out on the floor.
Illinois and D.C. Are Shutting Down This Weekend Because of Coronavirus
They're the latest places taking extreme measures to flatten the curve so medical facilities don't get overwhelmed.
Workers at 'America's Most Influential Bakery' Are Accusing Its Owners of Union-Busting
San Francisco's Tartine is incredibly popular—and still expanding—but many workers believe they're not getting a fair slice of the pie.
This Is Why Homeless People Don't Go to Shelters
Cities have tried to move people from encampments on the streets to shelters, but the truth is many of them have good reasons not to go.