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85% of commercial kitchens in California rely on gas appliances. Scientists say that may have to change.

Recent viral stories whipped the internet into a frenzy and disabled people found themselves in the crosshairs.

Under the eastern span of the Bay Bridge on Yerba Buena Island, an old mansion connects us to the past.

Are AI assistants ready for us? Are we ready for them? We explore how much of our lives to outsource.

Assemblymember-elect Ida Obeso-Martinez flipped a district from red to blue and expanded the ranks of women and Latino lawmakers.

High production coupled with a steady drop in consumer demand has wine country contracting.

The Fresno Falcons are enjoying a dominant start to their first season in 17 years.

A growing movement to give youth the right to vote is gaining ground in the Bay Area.

California voters cast their ballots on Tuesday and the results are starting to take shape. Governor-elect Xavier Becerra held his first press conference this week but offered few details of his agenda for next year. Jane Kim declared victory in the insurance commissioner race, although her opponent has not yet conceded.  Candidates backed by Silicon … Continue reading California Electi...

AB 1709, set to take effect January 1, bars features like personal recommendations and autoplay for videos, out of concern they foster compulsive use by children under 16. But in a federal lawsuit this week, Google, Meta and TikTok argue the new law violates their First Amendment rights.

The historic move would convert every sentence to life without parole.

Listen to this and more in-depth storytelling by subscribing to The California Report Magazine podcast.   In 2022, former correctional officer Gregory Rodriguez was charged with sexually assaulting thirteen women in the Central California Women’s Facility near Chowchilla. His arrest sparked a renewed wave of abuse complaints within the prison. Then one morning, just before Rodriguez would fin...

The Golden State Valkyries have won it all and fans are not done celebrating.

On the heels of a massive blue wave that swept more progressives and moderates into Congress, what’s next for the Democratic Party? How will the president respond to an emboldened Democratic majority on Capitol Hill? How will Hakeem Jeffries, who announced his run for speaker, keep his big tent together?  Marisa, Scott, Guy and Politico’s … Continue reading America Swings Left. What Doe...

The District 22 race was one of the most closely watched in California.

For Sharks fans, Randy Hahn is the soul of the team. But why doesn’t he call the playoff games?

With a Democratic Congress, now could be an opportunity for state lawmakers to refocus on affordability and other issues facing Californians after two years of Trump defense.

The Bay Area’s WNBA team, only in its second year, is the fastest expansion team to win a WNBA championship title.

Becerra is the first Latino to be elected as California governor.

This year’s midterm elections are consequential for Bay Area residents. From the governor’s race to statewide propositions and local measures, we give you a snapshot of election night from inside the KQED newsroom. Some members of the KQED podcast team are represented by The Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, San … Continue reading Election Night at KQE...

Internet culture reporter Candice Lim explores the rise of the Gen Z cinephile movement.

KQED's politics team provide early results and analysis in local, statewide and national races.

California voters can turn in their ballots until 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Thousands visited the city’s Mission District for the traditional procession, which honored recently passed community leaders, like Dolores Huerta and Ricardo Peña.

Proposition 38 would allow California to borrow $8.4 billion to fund immunotherapy research.