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9 Unexpected Things We Learned About Mental Health and Our Brains in 2024
Researchers are finding promising — and surprising — ways to boost our brain health and de-stress our minds.
Dec. 31, 2024
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The Emotional Highlights of the DNC
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Norovirus Spikes in Bay Area Wastewater Amid Nationwide Rise in Outbreaks
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Should You Be Worried About Bird Strikes During Your Next Flight?
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Convicted Rapist Shown in Netflix Series Tied Up 2 Other Bay Area Women, DA Says
Dec. 31, 2024
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Video Shows 6 San Francisco Police Officers Shoot Armed Guard Near Union Square
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9 Unexpected Things We Learned About Mental Health and Our Brains in 2024
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Housing Affordability
Facing Crisis, California Insurance Regulators Cap Largest Rules Change in 30 Years
Residents should see insurance options expand this year, but homeowners may also see some higher rates as insurers are allowed to charge for reinsurance and forward-looking risk models.
An 'Uncertain' Housing Market Could Mean More Renters and Fewer Buyers in 2025
Housing experts say 2025 will be a renter’s market in some parts of the Bay Area as apartment prices have stabilized or even dropped. It’s a different story for prospective home buyers and sellers.
In Fresno, One of California's Toughest New Camping Bans Comes Into Focus
California has more camping bans than any other state. Advocates for homeless people say Fresno's law is among the toughest, banning camping, sitting or lying on public property anytime, anywhere.
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.
Immigration
Trump Allies Warn California Leaders They Could Go to Prison Over Sanctuary City Laws
A conservative organization led by Trump adviser Stephen Miller sent letters to California leaders warning of 'serious consequences' over sanctuary policies that protect undocumented residents.
Immigrants With Temporary Protected Status Fear Deportation as Trump Returns
A nurse who fled Russia's bombardment of Ukraine says she fears losing the protections that allow her to live and work in the US.
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.
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The Emotional Highlights of the DNC
9 Unexpected Things We Learned About Mental Health and Our Brains in 2024
Researchers are finding promising — and surprising — ways to boost our brain health and de-stress our minds.
Norovirus Spikes in Bay Area Wastewater Amid Nationwide Rise in Outbreaks
Across the US, weekly outbreaks of the highly contagious stomach virus rose 31% earlier this month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Should You Be Worried About Bird Strikes During Your Next Flight?
Bird strikes occur daily for commercial flights, costing airlines millions in damages each year. Although rare, these incidents can result in injuries and fatalities.
Convicted Rapist Shown in Netflix Series Tied Up 2 Other Bay Area Women, DA Says
Matthew Muller, who is serving prison time for the 2015 Vallejo case featured in 'American Nightmare,' faces new charges of sexual assault that allegedly took place years earlier.
Video Shows 6 San Francisco Police Officers Shoot Armed Guard Near Union Square
The fatal shooting in front of a Dior store early Dec. 20 came hours after the man was suspected of driving his vehicle into two pedestrians and a bicyclist.
